The ex-Soviet country should not sway from Euro-Atlantic integration, the State Department has warned
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 29.10.2024.
It displays 214 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.10.2024 ⇢ The day of nuclear drills and strategic gains
⌨Russian forces reported significant territorial gains in Ukraine, including the capture of Selydove in the Donetsk region. President Putin conducted a nuclear deterrence forces drill, emphasizing Russia's readiness for a "massive nuclear response." The military simulated launches of strategic missiles, including Yars, Sineva, and Bulava. Tensions escalated as a drone attacked a special forces university in Chechnya, with Kadyrov vowing retaliation. The Ministry of Defense claimed to have repelled Ukrainian attempts to strike Luhansk. Internationally, Russia protested Finland's seizure of Russian-owned properties worth €35 million. Economic news included Putin signing a law to increase the minimum wage and introducing tax deductions for health-conscious citizens. The day concluded with reports of Russian forces advancing towards Kupiansk.
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RIA Novosti
Глава МИД КНДР отправилась с визитом в Россию
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Right now, the post-Soviet state is on a lot of people’s minds. The pro-Western opposition is trying to repeat an old trick
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00:52⇢Lebanon Ablaze: Israeli Strikes Claim Dozens
⌨The newspapers report on Israel's airstrikes in eastern Lebanon, resulting in over 60 casualties (Interfax, Vesti). Russia's interception of 64 Ukrainian drones over its regions is also highlighted (TASS). Additionally, there's coverage of the Ballon d'Or awards, with Real Madrid boycotting the ceremony (Gazeta.ru), and reports of North Korea's foreign minister visiting Russia (RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли удар по штабу с иностранцами в Харькове
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RIA Novosti
MP: Украина насаждает Польше антироссийскую риторику и является ее врагом
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02:44⇢Drones and Defectors: The Evolving Eastern European Conflict
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing military tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Russian sources claim their forces intercepted Ukrainian drones and destroyed Ukrainian military equipment near the Kursk border (NTV, Izvestia). There's discussion about North Korean defectors potentially assisting Ukraine (Gazeta.ru). Meanwhile, Russian media highlights alleged Ukrainian attempts to censor Russian media at an event in South Africa (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti
Handelsblatt: после сдачи Донбасса ВСУ придется обороняться в открытой степи
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Newspaper endorsements don’t impact elections but reinforce the sense of bias, the owner of the Post said
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04:20⇢Drones and Dishes: Border Battles and Domestic Dilemmas
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing military activities along the Russia-Ukraine border. Russian sources claim the interception of multiple Ukrainian drones over various regions (TASS, NTV). There's discussion about the discovery of insecticide on dishes in a poisoned family's home in Krasnoyarsk Krai (Gazeta.ru). The Ministry of Finance is requesting the right to reject unsuitable property for the treasury (Kommersant), while the Ministry of Labor proposes easing pension acquisition for military personnel and volunteers (RBC.ru).
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RIA Novosti
"Россияне заплатят за все". В Москве приняли сложное решение
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05:40⇢FSB Thwarts Mercenary Incursion
⌨The newspapers report on the FSB's interception of mercenaries attempting to enter the Bryansk region (Izvestia, NTV). Russian media highlights missile strikes on residential areas in Kryvyi Rih and Kharkiv, resulting in casualties (The Moscow Times). Domestic issues are also covered, with the Supreme Court prohibiting banks from unilaterally introducing new fees (Kommersant), and Putin transferring assets of Universal Beverage to Rosimushchestvo (TASS).
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Eight people are in critical condition after tragedy struck a festival in southern Kerala
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Some 10,000 troops have arrived for training and potential battlefield deployment, the Pentagon has claimed
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07:08⇢Mercenary Mayhem: FSB Thwarts Border Breach
⌨The newspapers report on FSB's interception of foreign mercenaries attempting to enter Bryansk region (Izvestia, NTV). Yandex's revenue growth is highlighted (Interfax). Russian media covers missile strikes on Ukrainian cities (The Moscow Times), while also reporting on North Korean troops allegedly arriving in Russia for training (RT). Tech giants' disputes are noted, with Russian TV channels demanding large sums from Google (Meduza) and Microsoft accusing Google of undermining its cloud business (RBC).
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08:04⇢Drone Strikes Chechen Special Forces Campus
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a drone attack on a special forces university in Chechnya (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, TASS, Vesti). This incident, confirmed by Chechen leader Kadyrov, marks a significant escalation in drone warfare within Russian territory. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense claims to have destroyed Ukrainian firing positions in Kursk region (Izvestia), indicating ongoing border tensions.
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ атаковали Луганск, часть ракет сдетонировала в промышленном районе
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ обстреляли Луганск, часть ракет сдетонировала в промышленном районе
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08:52⇢Drones Strike Putin's Special Forces University
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a drone attack on a special forces university in Chechnya (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, TASS, Vesti). Kadyrov confirmed the incident, marking an escalation in drone warfare within Russian territory. Russian media also covers alleged Ukrainian attempts to strike Luhansk with unidentified rockets (Izvestia) and claims of foreign mercenaries committing atrocities (NTV).
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные освободили город Горняк в ДНР
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Democrats have compared a Republican event at Madison Square Garden to a pro-Hitler rally in 1939
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The Moscow Times (English)
The early morning strike marks the first suck attack on Russia’s republic of Chechnya since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 1
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09:40⇢Russian Forces Claim Triple Victory in Donetsk
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Russian military advances in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), with multiple sources (Izvestia, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS) claiming the liberation of three settlements: Katerinovka, Gornyak, and Dobrovolye. Concurrently, there's coverage of a drone attack on a special forces university in Chechnya (Meduza, The Moscow Times), marking a significant incident within Russian territory.
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные освободили Горняк и два села к северу от Угледара
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска освободили Селидово в ДНР
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска освободили стратегически важный город Селидово в ДНР
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10:28⇢Selidovo Falls: Russian Forces Claim Key Donetsk City
⌨The newspapers widely report on Russian forces capturing the city of Selidovo in the Donetsk People's Republic (Izvestia, Kommersant, Meduza, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). This marks a significant military advancement in the ongoing conflict. The Russian Ministry of Defense has confirmed control over the strategically important city, indicating a shift in territorial control in the region.
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Several mercenaries eliminated during an incursion into Bryansk Region were apparently armed with anti-tank missiles and explosives
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Александр Коц рассказал о рекордном продвижении российских войск на Донбассе
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11:40⇢Putin's University Under Fire: Chechnya Drone Strike Sparks Retaliation Vows
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a drone attack on a special forces university in Chechnya, named after Putin (Gazeta.ru, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru). Chechen leader Kadyrov promises retaliation for this unprecedented strike (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru). Meanwhile, Russian forces claim the capture of Selidovo in Donetsk (NTV.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda), with reports of rapid advancement in the region.
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Firuz Dadoboev has been found guilty of attempting to pass classified documents to the CIA
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the target of an alleged murder plot last year, has accused New Delhi of running a “spy network”
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Председатель ЦИК Элла Памфилова: Выборы в США - смесь фарисейства с иезуитством
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12:52⇢Selidovo Liberation: Russian Forces Claim Victory in Donetsk
⌨The newspapers report on a Ukrainian sabotage group's attempt to infiltrate the Bryansk region, with about 10 members involved (Izvestia, Vesti). Chechen leader Kadyrov has ordered commanders in the special military operation zone following a drone attack on Gudermes (Lenta.ru). Russian forces claim to have liberated Selidovo in the Donetsk People's Republic, with TASS releasing the first video from the town (TASS, NTV.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Путин провел тренировку сил ядерного сдерживания
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Society wants the government to “lead by example,” Leonid Kuchma has said
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13:16⇢Putin Flexes Nuclear Muscles in Strategic Training
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Putin's participation in a strategic nuclear deterrence forces training exercise (Izvestia, Kommersant, Meduza, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Putin emphasized Russia's need for combat-ready nuclear forces, stating that 94% of Russia's nuclear arsenal is equipped with modern weapons. This event marks a significant shift in focus from previous reports on drone attacks in Chechnya and military advances in Donbass.
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The Moscow Times (English)
Selydove, with a pre-war population of 20,000, was home to the only Donetsk region coal mine still under Kyiv’s control. 1
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Society wants the government to “lead by example,” Leonid Kuchma has said
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14:04⇢Putin's Nuclear Flex and Selidovo Capture
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Putin's participation in a strategic nuclear deterrence forces training exercise (Interfax, Kommersant, Meduza, RBC, RIA Novosti). Putin emphasized Russia's need for combat-ready nuclear forces. Concurrently, Russian military sources claim the capture of Selidovo in eastern Ukraine (The Moscow Times, NTV, Vesti), marking a significant advancement in the ongoing conflict.
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RIA Novosti
Минобороны на тренировке сил ядерного сдерживания отработало массированный ответ противнику
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RIA Novosti
"Под носом у Кремля". Запад готовит новый план против России
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14:52⇢Putin's Nuclear Flex: Selidovo Falls
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Russia's strategic nuclear deterrence forces training exercise. Putin emphasized the need for combat-ready nuclear forces, with multiple sources (Interfax, Kommersant, Meduza, RBC, RIA Novosti) covering his statements. Additionally, Russian military sources claim the capture of Selidovo in eastern Ukraine (The Moscow Times, NTV, Vesti), marking a significant advancement in the ongoing conflict.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В Москве возобновили съемки ток-шоу «Пусть говорят» 29 октября
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15:40⇢Putin's Nuclear Muscle Flex
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Russia's strategic nuclear deterrence forces training exercise. Putin emphasized the need for combat-ready nuclear forces, with multiple sources (Interfax, Kommersant, Meduza, RBC, NTV, Vesti) covering his statements and the exercise details. Additionally, Russia has indefinitely banned entry for 131 Australian citizens (TASS), reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
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The delivery of a system with a range of up to 2,400 km is “totally unfeasible,” a source told the paper
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The Moscow Times (English)
Vladimir Putin said at the start of the exercise that “Russia affirms its firm stance that the use of nuclear weapons is a last-resort measure.” 1
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Bombers, submarines, and ground-based launchers have taken part in strategic missile exercises
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17:00⇢Putin's Nuclear Flex Meets Ukrainian Front Shifts
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Russia's nuclear deterrence training exercise, with Putin emphasizing the need for combat-ready nuclear forces (Interfax, Kommersant, Meduza, RBC, RT, The Moscow Times). New developments include the US acknowledging inability to maintain previous levels of military support for Ukraine (Izvestia) and Russian troops reportedly advancing in Donbass at record speed (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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RIA Novosti
Посольство России выразило протест Финляндии из-за ареста активов
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18:12⇢Finland Seizes Russian Assets, Moscow Fumes
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Finland's seizure of Russian-owned properties worth 35 million euros (Interfax, Izvestia, Meduza). Russia's embassy has issued a formal protest to Finland's Foreign Ministry (RIA Novosti, TASS). This action is linked to a Hague court decision regarding Naftogaz's claim. The media also covers Russia's response and potential implications for diplomatic relations.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Николай Валуев объяснил, как разводит звонящих ему телефонных мошенников
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19:56⇢Russia Fumes as Finland Seizes Assets
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's diplomatic tensions with Finland over seized Russian properties (Interfax, Izvestia, RIA Novosti). A new focus emerges on illegal immigrants' crime rates, prompting legislative action (Gazeta.ru). Russian military sources claim rapid advances in Donbass (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Putin's decision to transfer assets to Rosimushchestvo and exempt certain mortgage holders from income tax is also highlighted (TASS, Vesti).
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The draft will reportedly take place over the next three months
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RIA Novosti
Под удар украинского БПЛА по Чечне попали пленные ВСУ, заявил Кадыров
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21:32⇢Kadyrov Claims Ukrainian POWs Hit in Grozny Attack
⌨The newspapers report on Kadyrov's statement about casualties among Ukrainian prisoners during an attack on a building in Grozny (Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti). Putin's decision to exempt certain mortgage holders from income tax is also highlighted (Lenta.ru, Vesti). Additionally, there's coverage of Russia's response to Finland's seizure of Russian properties (TASS, Interfax).
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Moldova held a presidential election and vote on EU membership. There are suspicions about the outcomes of both
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Репортаж спецкорра KP.RU Дины Карпицкой из Тбилиси
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23:32⇢Moscow Fumes as Finland Seizes Assets
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's response to Finland's seizure of Russian properties worth 35 million euros (Izvestia, TASS). There's coverage of Russian military advances in Donbass, with claims of rapid progress (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Additionally, Kadyrov's statement about Ukrainian prisoners being affected by a drone attack on a Chechen special forces university is discussed (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti).