January
01.01.2025
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Wednesday
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The Day Gas Died And Orleans Burned

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Russia's termination of gas transit through Ukraine materialized at midnight, with immediate effects in Transnistria where heating systems shut down. European responses ranged from Slovakia's warnings of severe consequences to EU Commission's statements about alternative supplies.

Ukrainian strikes on Kursk region in the first minutes of 2025 set the tone for continued military operations, with Russian sources claiming control over Kurakhovo. By afternoon, attention shifted to the New Orleans terror attack, where state media extensively covered the incident that claimed ten lives, linking it to illegal migration.

Evening brought a wave of Ukrainian drone activity, forcing temporary closure of airports in Kaluga, Penza, Saransk, Saratov, and later Kazan. The day's coverage maintained focus on new domestic regulations, including progressive taxation and pension changes.
02.01.2025
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Thursday
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The Day Terror Spread From Orleans

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The New Orleans attack death toll reached 15 as a connected Cybertruck explosion near Trump Tower in Las Vegas emerged in early morning reports. By noon, a third incident - a shooting at a New York nightclub - completed a pattern of coordinated attacks. FBI investigations linked these events while local authorities maintained separate jurisdictions.

The termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine triggered immediate industrial shutdowns in Transnistria and price spikes in European markets. Turkish courts proceeded with Crocus City Mall attack trials, seeking 15-year sentences for ISIS-linked suspects.

Military exchanges intensified with claims of Ukrainian strikes on Kursk region's Ivanovskoye village and Russian reports of intercepting 13 drones over five regions. The Black Sea oil spill scope became clearer, with officials confirming 2,400 tons of fuel leaked from damaged tankers.
03.01.2025
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Friday
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The Day Kursk Became A Card

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The South Korean political crisis opened the news cycle, with law enforcement attempting to arrest President Yun Suk-yeol before military intervention prevented it. By morning, Zelenskyy's framing of Ukrainian operations in Kursk region as negotiating leverage dominated coverage, while Russian sources reported destroying 22 drones overnight across six regions.

Kazakhstan's Tokayev praised Putin's understanding of his country, while Russian sources claimed intelligence about Ukraine lowering conscription age. The afternoon brought reports of an oil spill reaching Sevastopol and heating systems failing in Transnistria. German Foreign Minister Baerbock's call to remove Russian bases from Syria prompted sharp responses from Moscow.

Evening coverage focused on US House Speaker Johnson's reelection and Blinken's concerns about nuclear weapons use, while Russian media highlighted a Moscow Times poll suggesting 40% of Ukrainians would accept territorial concessions.
04.01.2025
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Saturday
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The Day Drones Closed Northern Skies

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Multiple waves of drone activity over Leningrad Oblast forced repeated closures of Pulkovo airport, while Russian sources reported intercepting 16 drones across five regions overnight. These incidents marked an expansion of Ukrainian drone operations into Russia's northern regions.

Military sources announced the capture of Nadiya village in LNR and claimed interception of ATACMS missiles in Belgorod region, continuing the pattern of intensified exchanges from previous days. The FSB reported detaining four teenagers allegedly planning a terrorist attack in Yekaterinburg, connecting this to broader security concerns following the New Orleans attacks.

By evening, a Ukrainian drone strike on journalists near Gorlovka killed two reporters, including Izvestia correspondent Alexander Martemyanov. The incident prompted strong diplomatic responses from Moscow, with Maria Zakharova promising "inevitable punishment."
05.01.2025
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Sunday
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The Day The Kursk Front Moved

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Russian media extensively covered Ukrainian operations in Kursk region, with morning reports of 61 drones intercepted over five regions evolving into claims of repelling multiple ground attacks near Berdin by afternoon. The death of Izvestia correspondent Martemyanov from a drone strike prompted investigation announcements and official reactions.

Northern airports (Nizhnekamsk, Izhevsk, Perm) suspended operations following drone activity, though restrictions were lifted by midday. State media claimed destruction of a Ukrainian MiG-29 and reported attacking positions near Kharkov.

By evening, coverage shifted to infrastructure targeting, with reports of drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's training center. Peskov dismissed speculation about Putin meetings with Scholz or Trump, while environmental authorities reported finding 30 dead dolphins in Kerch Strait.
06.01.2025
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Monday
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The Day Kurakhovo Fell

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Russian state media announced capturing Kurakhovo in eastern Ukraine, describing it as pushing the front 40km from Donetsk. Morning coverage focused on Zelensky's interview statements about nuclear weapons and peace negotiations, with official responses from Medvedev and Zakharova dominating early coverage.

By midday, attention shifted to Ukrainian operations in Kursk region, with claims of repelling attacks and inflicting heavy losses. Reports emerged of drone strikes targeting Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, with eight drones allegedly intercepted.

Evening brought three major developments: Congress certifying Trump's electoral victory, Trudeau announcing resignation, and reports of a Russian tourist murdered in Georgia. The Azeri aircraft crash investigation continued generating tensions, with Aliyev directly blaming Russian representatives. Environmental services reported collecting 118,000 tons of oil-contaminated sand on Kuban's Black Sea coast, following recent spills.
07.01.2025
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Tuesday
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The Day Crosses Bore Names

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Orthodox Christmas celebrations merged with military messaging as Patriarch Kirill blessed crosses for soldiers bearing Putin's initials. Russian media reported intensified fighting in Kursk region, claiming destruction of Ukrainian tanks and capture of soldiers, while continuing coverage of the previous day's Kurakhovo offensive.

A devastating earthquake in Tibet dominated international coverage, with death toll rising from 32 to 126 throughout the day. By afternoon, attention shifted to Trump's first press conference after election certification, where he expressed "understanding for Russia's feelings about NATO" and discussed potential talks with Putin.

Jean-Marie Le Pen's death at 96 received extensive coverage, while Lukashenko's statements about "readiness for power transition" generated speculation. Chinese ports reportedly joined sanctions against Russian oil transport, marking a shift in Beijing's stance.
08.01.2025
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Wednesday
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The Day Engels Burned

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Morning reports centered on a massive drone attack across seven Russian regions, with 32 UAVs intercepted overnight. The most significant strike hit Engels, where debris caused a fire at an industrial facility. By afternoon, authorities declared a state of emergency as two firefighters died battling the blaze.

State media continued coverage of the Kurakhovo offensive, claiming 50,000 Ukrainian casualties in Kursk region since fighting began. Serbian termination of military contracts with Moscow emerged as a diplomatic setback. Trump's statements about ending the Ukraine war within six months and acquiring Greenland generated responses from multiple European leaders.

Evening brought reports of drone debris damaging residential areas in Belgorod, while coverage shifted to international developments, including an attempted coup in Chad and an attack on the presidential palace in N'Djamena.
09.01.2025
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Thursday
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The Day Armenia Turned West

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Armenia's government approval of EU accession legislation dominated Russian media coverage, with Moscow's response evolving from initial diplomatic statements to direct warnings about EAEU membership incompatibility. Morning reports focused on overnight interception of 15 Ukrainian drones across three regions, while Trump team's 100-day conflict resolution timeline generated extensive commentary.

Putin's first 2025 government meeting centered on criticism of Black Sea oil spill response, ordering creation of emergency headquarters and development of plans to raise two sunken tankers. By evening, drone attacks targeted Voronezh region, while EU aviation authorities recommended avoiding Russian airspace over Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Chad palace attack aftermath, FSB claims of prevented Trans-Siberian railway sabotage, and reports of Tigran Keosayan's clinical death provided background to main developments.
10.01.2025
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Friday
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The Day Oil Giants Fell Under Sanctions

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Trump's announcement of preparations for a Putin meeting dominated morning coverage, with Kremlin confirming mutual readiness while noting specifics would emerge after January 20. A school attack in Kursk, where a teenager entered with knives and flammable liquid, shifted attention mid-morning.

By afternoon, US announced blocking sanctions against Surgutneftegaz and Gazprom Neft, marking Biden's final major action against Russian energy sector. Russian media characterized this as Biden's attempt to "leave a mark" before departure. Simultaneously, reports emerged of a Russian oil tanker losing control near German waters with 100,000 tons of cargo.

Evening brought news of a new oil spill in the Black Sea, with a 15-kilometer stretch of mazut pollution detected near Crimea, while military reporting focused on claimed interception of Ukrainian drones and artillery strikes in Donetsk region.
11.01.2025
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Saturday
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The Night of Eighty-Five Drones

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Russian media coverage opened with reports of an unprecedented overnight drone attack, with 85 UAVs targeting multiple regions. Seven civilians were injured when drones struck residential buildings in Tambov oblast's Kotovsk city. The incident prompted a terrorism investigation.

The attacks triggered a cascade of airport closures across central Russia, starting with Saratov and spreading to Kazan, Ulyanovsk, and Samara. By afternoon, most airports resumed operations. State media simultaneously reported Russian forces taking control of Shevchenko in DPR, while covering a DDoS attack on Crimean telecommunications infrastructure.

Evening coverage shifted to the economic impact of new US sanctions, with the Foreign Ministry claiming they would leave "scorched earth" for the next US president. German AfD candidate Weidel's promise to restart Nord Stream generated significant attention, while reports emerged of new earthquakes in Sochi.
12.01.2025
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Sunday
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The Day Three Leaders Cast Their Shadows

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The media landscape centered on preparations for a potential Putin-Trump meeting, with Switzerland and Serbia both offering to host. Trump's advisor Waltz announced imminent phone calls between the leaders while dismissing possibilities of Ukraine regaining territories. The narrative evolved from morning speculation to afternoon confirmations of active preparation.

Military reporting focused on claiming control of Yantarnoye and Kalinovo villages, while an environmental crisis unfolded in the Black Sea with 5,000 tons of mazut leaking near Port Taman. Pulkovo airport's repeated closures due to weather conditions disrupted over 120 flights.

By evening, coverage shifted to Poland's denial of airspace access to Slovak officials heading to Moscow, while Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto warned about impacts of new US sanctions on Europe's energy security.
13.01.2025
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Monday
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The Day Gas Became A Shield

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The morning brought claims of Ukrainian attempts to strike TurkStream's compressor station near Anapa, generating extensive coverage across Russian media. This narrative developed throughout the day, with European reactions carefully curated to support Moscow's position. The story merged with ongoing coverage of new US sanctions' impact, as China and India reportedly refused Russian oil tankers.

Gazprom announced mass layoffs in its central apparatus, marking a significant restructuring following reported losses. Military reports focused on claiming control of Peschanoye in DPR and lithium deposits in Shevchenko, while coverage continued of the previous day's drone attacks across Russian regions.

By evening, attention shifted to Biden's comments about nuclear confrontation risks during Ukraine's support, while reports emerged of a Ukrainian missile strike attempt on a Bryansk chemical plant, continuing the pattern of infrastructure targeting claims.
14.01.2025
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Tuesday
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The Day Two Hundred Drones Struck

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Russian media reported waves of Ukrainian drone attacks across multiple regions, claiming over 200 drones were intercepted. Industrial facilities in Engels and Kazan sustained damage, with schools in Saratov switching to remote learning. The attacks triggered airport closures in six regions.

By midday, a major internet outage affected Russian networks, which Moscow Times later attributed to censorship equipment malfunction. The disruption particularly impacted car-sharing services in Moscow.

Diplomatic coverage centered on Lavrov's statements about US attempts to disable TurkStream infrastructure and Biden's alleged efforts to undermine Trump. Security Council Secretary Patrushev suggested Ukraine might cease existing by 2025. Military reports claimed capture of Neskuchnoye and Terny in Donetsk region.

Evening reports focused on EU plans to ban Russian aluminum imports, while VKontakte surpassed YouTube in Russian user reach for the first time.
15.01.2025
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Wednesday
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The Day Korea Lost Its Leader

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The arrest of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol dominated morning coverage, with reports of his voluntary surrender "to prevent bloodshed." By midday, Russian media shifted focus to military claims about Ukrainian attempts to bribe Russian forces in Horlivka with $1 million, a narrative that continued throughout the day.

Reports of Russian strikes on Ukrainian gas infrastructure intensified, following yesterday's drone attacks on Russian territory. The military claimed capture of Ukrainka in Donetsk. A Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement, set to begin January 19th, received extensive coverage in evening reports.

Putin signed a decree for 80,000 ruble payments to WWII veterans, while US sanctions expanded to include the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Internet speeds dropped in 21 regions due to cable damage in Tatarstan, echoing recent infrastructure disruptions.
16.01.2025
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Thursday
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The Day Biden Departed Without Naming Russia

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Russian media's morning coverage focused intensely on Biden's farewell address, particularly his omission of Russia and warnings about domestic oligarchy. This narrative shifted by midday as new arrests emerged in General Kirillov's murder case, with three additional suspects detained.

Military reporting claimed interception of 27 Ukrainian drones overnight, while coverage continued of the Voronezh oil facility attack from previous days. The afternoon brought extensive discussion of Trump team's proposed sanctions strategy, reportedly aimed at leveraging oil restrictions for peace negotiations.

Evening coverage shifted to Putin's decree declaring 2025 the "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland" and military reserve call-ups, while international focus remained on the fragile Hamas-Israel deal. The sudden death of director David Lynch dominated late coverage across all major outlets.
17.01.2025
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Friday
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The Day Moscow Embraced Tehran

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The morning began with state media's focus on Israeli-Hamas ceasefire developments and SpaceX's Starship failure. By midday, attention shifted to military claims about territorial gains in Kursk region, with reports of reclaiming 63% of previously contested areas. Coverage intensified around Iranian President Pezeshkian's Moscow visit, culminating in the signing of a strategic partnership agreement.

The military narrative continued developing from previous days' themes, with reports of intercepting ATACMS missiles and claims about Ukrainian losses. Environmental concerns surfaced regarding the Black Sea oil spill from the Volgogonet-239 tanker incident. State media downplayed the sentencing of Navalny's lawyers, while emphasizing Europe's increased Russian LNG purchases despite sanctions.

Evening coverage centered on the Russia-Iran agreement details, while a new thread emerged about British-Ukrainian military cooperation plans, which the Kremlin portrayed as threatening.
18.01.2025
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Saturday
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The Night of Forty-Six Drones

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Ukrainian drones struck multiple Russian regions overnight, with state media reporting 46 intercepted drones. The attacks targeted oil facilities in Tula oblast, causing fires. By morning, Russian media shifted focus to claimed retaliatory strikes on Kyiv's military-industrial facilities, reporting four casualties.

Military coverage intensified around claims of capturing Vremevka and Petropavlovka in Donetsk, with descriptions of underground fortifications in Kurakhovo. The Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement, set to begin January 19, faced complications when Netanyahu demanded hostage lists.

The afternoon brought reports of multiple drone interceptions over Crimea, while coverage continued of the previous day's Russia-Iran strategic partnership. Evening reports focused on protests against Trump in Washington and claims about a NATO F-16 pilot's death in Ukraine.
19.01.2025
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Sunday
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The Day Hostages Crossed The Line

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Morning coverage focused on the delayed Gaza ceasefire implementation, with Netanyahu refusing to halt operations until Hamas provided hostage lists. By midday, following list delivery, the ceasefire began, leading to the first exchange: three Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

Russian military sources claimed capturing Vozdvizhevka in Donetsk, while state media intensified coverage of alleged Ukrainian actions in Kursk region, claiming 210 casualties. Western intelligence services' conclusion that Russia wasn't involved in Baltic cable damage received significant coverage.

Environmental concerns persisted with reports of repeated oil spills affecting half of Kuban's beaches, complicating Epiphany celebrations. Iranian leadership statements about military cooperation with Russia emerged in evening coverage, while state media maintained focus on Trump-related narratives, particularly regarding claimed Ukrainian requests for inauguration invitations.
20.01.2025
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Monday
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The Day Two Presidents Reached Across

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Russian media orchestrated a carefully staged narrative around Trump's inauguration, with morning coverage focusing on anticipated direct communications between Trump and Putin. Multiple outlets reported Ukrainian drone attacks on Tatarstan industrial facilities, while highlighting arrests of Ukrainian generals in Kharkiv region over alleged defense failures.

By early afternoon, Putin's strategic timing became evident as he issued an open signal to Trump through official channels, expressing readiness for dialogue while maintaining firm positions on Ukraine. State media simultaneously amplified reports of Ukrainian military setbacks and internal struggles.

Evening coverage shifted to Trump's inauguration ceremony, notably emphasizing his omission of Russia and Ukraine from his speech. Late reports emerged of new drone attacks on oil facilities in Voronezh region, continuing a pattern of strikes on Russian infrastructure that intensified in recent days.
21.01.2025
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Tuesday
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The Day Decrees Flowed From Both Sides

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Russian media orchestrated coverage of Trump's first executive actions, reporting his cancellation of 78 Biden-era directives and suspension of foreign aid. State outlets emphasized Trump's stated intention to meet Putin while simultaneously highlighting his warnings about "problems" if Russia doesn't end the Ukraine conflict. By mid-morning, attention shifted to Putin's video conference with Xi Jinping, presenting it as a counter-balance to Trump's initiatives.

Throughout the day, military reporting focused on claimed interceptions of 55 Ukrainian drones over six regions, while coverage emerged of a major data breach at Rostelecom affecting 250,000 Russians. Evening brought reports of a deadly hotel fire in Turkey with 76 casualties, while Indian banks reportedly began blocking payments for Russian oil under new US sanctions pressure.
22.01.2025
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Wednesday
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The Day of Hundred Days

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Russian media orchestrated coverage of Trump's ultimatum demanding conflict resolution within 100 days, while simultaneously reporting Moscow's "window of opportunity" messaging through diplomatic channels. Morning coverage focused on territorial gains in Kharkiv region and drone attacks across Russian territories.

By afternoon, Putin announced a 9.5% pension indexation retroactive to January, while state media amplified reports of mass IT layoffs at Sberbank and declining export revenues. The economic narrative shifted as Trump's threat of total export sanctions emerged, transforming the earlier diplomatic optimism into more defensive coverage.

Evening brought military correspondents' pushback against Trump's statements, while coverage continued of the ongoing oil spill crisis in Crimea and its impact on tourism. State media maintained parallel narratives of military advances and economic resilience, while carefully positioning Moscow's response to Trump's demands.
23.01.2025
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Thursday
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The Day Trump's Oil Gambit Met Moscow's Wall

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Moscow media orchestrated a coordinated response to Trump's multiple statements, first dismissing his WWII claims and sanctions threats while maintaining openness to dialogue. By midday, outlets pivoted to Putin's demographic initiatives and pension indexation announcement, presenting domestic stability amid external pressure.

Trump's afternoon declaration about using oil prices as leverage to end the conflict triggered another wave of coverage, with oil markets responding immediately to his statements about pressuring OPEC. Russian media balanced reporting on Trump's "immediate meeting" proposal with coverage of military advances and drone intercepts.

Evening coverage focused on military claims of intercepting 49 Ukrainian drones over four regions, while carefully positioning Moscow's response to Trump's multilayered pressure strategy. The narrative shifted between presenting Russia as open to dialogue while demonstrating resilience to economic threats.
24.01.2025
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Friday
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The Day of One Hundred Twenty-One Drones

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Russian media reported what they called the largest drone attack of 2024, with claims of 121 UAVs intercepted over 13 regions. The attacks reportedly disrupted operations at multiple airports and halted production at a major microchip facility. By mid-morning, coverage shifted to Putin's carefully orchestrated response to Trump's recent statements, with the Kremlin signaling openness to dialogue while dismissing oil price threats.

State media amplified reports of 450,000 new military contracts in 2024, while carefully managing coverage of mounting economic concerns as business inflation expectations doubled Central Bank forecasts. Evening reporting focused on territorial claims around Velikaya Novoselka, while simultaneously covering diplomatic exchanges about the AZAL black box controversy with Kazakhstan.

By late evening, coverage pivoted to reports of US aid suspension to Ukraine, while maintaining parallel narratives about military advances and domestic economic resilience.
25.01.2025
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Saturday
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The Day Aid Froze While Hegseth Rose

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US State Department's 90-day foreign aid suspension dominated morning coverage, with Russian media emphasizing its impact on Ukraine while noting diplomatic efforts to exempt Kiev. Pete Hegseth's contentious confirmation as Pentagon chief by Vice President's tie-breaking vote received extensive coverage.

Mid-day reporting shifted to military claims of intercepting 11 Ukrainian drones over Black Sea near Crimea, while coverage continued of the ongoing oil spill cleanup efforts. Putin announced increases in maternity benefits and student allowances, presenting domestic initiatives amid external pressures.

Evening brought focus to Belarus's early voting turnout numbers and emerging tensions between Poland and Hungary over EU sanctions extension, with Tusk threatening Orbán with consequences. Coverage concluded with reports of US diplomats requesting Ukraine's exclusion from the aid freeze, while maintaining parallel narratives about military advances in multiple regions.
26.01.2025
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Sunday
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The Day Lukashenko Won While Drones Fell

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State media coverage began with Trump's impact on Ukraine aid suspension, shifting by mid-morning to Belarus elections. Lukashenko's extended press conference provided multiple narratives about Western threats and conflict resolution predictions for 2025. Military reports claimed capturing Velikaya Novoselka, while air defense systems reportedly intercepted drones over multiple regions.

Coverage of a new Black Sea fuel spill emerged parallel to reports of unmanned boat interceptions near Crimea. By afternoon, exit polls showed Lukashenko securing 87.6% of votes with 85% turnout, while media amplified his warnings about Polish intervention plans and announcements about Russian missile deployment near Smolensk.

Evening reporting focused on purported peace scenarios, including claims of a 100-day plan ending with a May declaration, while maintaining parallel coverage of continued drone interceptions over Voronezh and other regions.
27.01.2025
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Monday
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The Day Lukashenko Claimed Seventh Crown

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Belarus electoral commission announced Lukashenko's victory with 86.82% of votes, continuing the pattern from previous elections. Putin swiftly extended congratulations and an invitation to Moscow, while Russian media emphasized the legitimacy of the process.

Military reporting focused on the recapture of Nikolaevo-Darino in Kursk region, while acknowledging difficulties in assessing damage from recent Ukrainian incursions. The government approved changes to military draft regulations, extending recruitment periods beyond traditional timeframes.

By afternoon, attention shifted to EU's formal extension of sanctions against Russia, with Hungary's agreement following energy security guarantees. Three Russian officials were added to EU blacklist for alleged cyberattacks on Estonia. Evening coverage highlighted Estonian PM Kallas's statement about Ukrainian front movement westward, while maintaining parallel narratives about poverty reduction and social payment increases scheduled for February.
28.01.2025
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Tuesday
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The Day Putin Named His Terms

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Tucker Carlson's claims about Biden's alleged assassination attempt on Putin dominated morning coverage, with Kremlin spokesman addressing security measures. Denmark approved Nord Stream 2 conservation works, while reports emerged of China and India halting Russian oil purchases.

Military updates focused on the capture of Dvurechna in Kharkiv region and continued drone interceptions near Smolensk. The nuclear icebreaker "50 Let Pobedy" sustained damage in the Karsk Sea. EU announced new sanctions targeting gaming consoles.

Putin's afternoon visit to AvtoVAZ became a platform for broader policy statements, including demands for officials to use Russian-made vehicles. By evening, Putin outlined potential negotiation terms with Ukraine, claiming the conflict could end within two months without Western support, while dismissing Zelensky's legitimacy to sign agreements. The statements followed Belarus's electoral announcement and appeared coordinated with broader regional messaging.
29.01.2025
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Wednesday
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The Day of Hundred Drones Above Nuclear Plants

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Morning reports focused on a mass drone attack targeting strategic infrastructure, including Smolensk Nuclear Plant and Sibur facilities, with Russian media claiming over 100 UAVs were intercepted. The events prompted flight restrictions at Pulkovo airport.

By midday, attention shifted to Tucker Carlson's claims about US plans to assassinate Putin, which the Kremlin dismissed as unsubstantiated while the Duma called for international investigation. The narrative merged with Putin's continued refusal to negotiate with Zelensky, deemed "illegitimate."

Afternoon coverage documented a Dubai-Moscow flight's emergency landing in Astrakhan, while economic headlines revealed a 27% increase in bread prices and potential nationalization of Domodedovo Airport. Evening reports highlighted new developments in Syria, where the new leadership announced the dissolution of the constitution and security apparatus, while requesting compensation from Russia for "past mistakes."
30.01.2025
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Thursday
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The Day Above Potomac

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The collision of an American Airlines plane with a military helicopter near Washington DC dominated Russian media coverage, with details unfolding throughout the day. Initial reports of 60 passengers evolved into confirmation of 64 aboard, including Russian world champion figure skaters Shishkova and Naumov. The recovery operation retrieved 18 bodies by morning, rising to over 30 by afternoon.

In parallel, authorities announced the arrest of former Rosnano deputies who served under Chubais, linking to an investigation of 45 billion rubles in misappropriated funds. The prosecutor's office moved to nationalize Domodedovo Airport over foreign control concerns, continuing the trend of state takeovers of strategic assets.

Military reporting claimed advances near Kupyansk and cited 50,000 monthly Ukrainian casualties, while documenting drone attacks on the Druzhba pipeline in Bryansk and other infrastructure.
31.01.2025
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Friday
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The Day Village Stories Split Truth

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The morning began with competing narratives about events in Kursk's Russkoe Porechnoye village, where Russian media claimed Ukrainian forces killed civilians. By afternoon, Human Rights Commissioner Moskalkova contradicted the official line, noting Ukrainian soldiers shared food with locals.

The Washington air crash investigation continued, with black boxes recovered and three Russian casualties confirmed, including figure skaters Shishkova and Naumov. Trump's threat of 100% tariffs against BRICS countries for potential dollar alternatives prompted multiple Kremlin responses throughout the day.

Evening brought reports of drone attacks on Belgorod and the nationalization of a major grain exporter. The day closed with Reuters reporting Trump's intention to speak with Putin, while European discussions about peacekeeping forces in Ukraine sparked internal EU disagreements.
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