February
01.02.2025
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Saturday
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The Day Krymskoye Fell While Trump Spoke

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Morning reports focused on Trump's claims of "serious discussions" with Moscow, while his envoy outlined conditions for potential deals. Russian forces captured Krymskoye in DPR, continuing the offensive pattern seen in previous days.

By midday, military messaging shifted to infrastructure attacks, with claims of strikes on Ukraine's gas facilities. The arrest of three Rosnano top managers connected to previous day's investigation, while Domodedovo Airport control transferred to Rosaviatsia, continuing the state takeover trend.

Evening brought competing narratives about a strike on Sudzha boarding school, with Ukrainian and Russian sources offering contradicting accounts. U.S. discussions about pushing Ukraine toward elections emerged as a significant thread, while Turkish Stream reached record gas export volumes. The Philadelphia plane crash investigation continued, with confirmation of Russian casualties.
02.02.2025
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Sunday
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The Day School Walls Spoke Different Tongues

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Morning coverage centered on competing narratives about the Sudzha boarding school strike, with Russian authorities opening criminal cases against a Ukrainian commander while both sides blamed each other for civilian casualties. The incident evolved into a major diplomatic issue by afternoon, with Moscow's Human Rights Commissioner appealing to the UN.

Trade tensions escalated as Canada, Mexico, and China announced retaliatory measures against Trump's new tariffs, while Putin made statements about Trump's potential to "bring order" to Europe. The death of Primorye's vice-governor in Kursk operations marked a rare acknowledgment of high-ranking casualties.

Evening brought Zelensky's admission of "huge losses" among Ukrainian forces, while three civilians were reported wounded in drone attacks on Belgorod agricultural facilities. The Interior Ministry detailed new migrant registry implementation plans.
03.02.2025
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Monday
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The Day Alye Parusa Spoke Death

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The morning began with Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries, with reports of 70 drones targeting facilities in Volgograd, causing fires and power outages. Trump's announcement of planned talks with Moscow and Kyiv gained prominence in early coverage.

By midday, attention shifted to an explosion at Moscow's elite Alye Parusa complex, initially reported as targeting Armen Sarkisyan, founder of the Arbat battalion. The incident's coverage evolved from reports of injuries to confirmation of his death, with media gradually revealing details about a remote-controlled device.

Evening brought Trump's proposal to exchange U.S. aid for Ukrainian rare earth metals, while Russian government approved mechanisms for confiscating foreign assets. Reports emerged about changes in military medical examination rules, making draft exemptions more difficult to obtain.
04.02.2025
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Tuesday
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The Day Alye Parusa Echoed Twice

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Morning coverage revealed Trump's resumption of military aid to Ukraine, tied to demands for rare earth minerals, drawing criticism from German Chancellor Scholz. China responded to Trump's trade measures with retaliatory tariffs on US energy imports.

By mid-day, investigators confirmed the Alye Parusa explosion as a suicide bombing, marking an evolution in the narrative from the previous day's initial reports of a remote device. The story dominated coverage, pushing other developments to secondary status.

Kazakhstan released its preliminary report on the AZAL crash, noting external damage to the aircraft's body. Evening brought Zelensky's nuclear ultimatum - requesting atomic weapons if NATO membership remains blocked - while expressing readiness for direct talks with Putin. The US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council and Trump's renewal of "maximum pressure" on Iran rounded out the day's developments.
05.02.2025
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Wednesday
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The Day Words Crossed Oceans

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Morning coverage focused on Trump's Gaza control statements, generating responses from Hamas and Turkey. The narrative shifted when Peskov confirmed intensified Russia-US contacts, following yesterday's Alye Parusa investigation conclusions.

Ukrainian drone attacks on Krasnodar oil facilities dominated mid-morning reports, while Zelensky released first official casualty figures: 45,000 dead and 390,000 wounded. Russian media emphasized advances in Kupyansk and Chasov Yar.

Afternoon brought news of Euroclear's plan to transfer €2 billion in Russian assets to Ukraine, while USAID's worldwide staff placement on administrative leave sparked coverage of alleged security breaches. Russian forces claimed capture of Baranovka and Novomylnsk, while Moscow media highlighted expanding Russia-US diplomatic channels regarding Ukraine settlement.
06.02.2025
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Thursday
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The Day Kursk Claimed Two Hundred

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Russian media launched coordinated coverage of an alleged Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kursk region, claiming 200 Ukrainian casualties. The narrative built throughout the day, with multiple state outlets reinforcing the message of successful defense by "Akhmat" special forces.

Yuri Borisov's dismissal from Roscosmos leadership emerged alongside news of Russian oil prices dropping below $60 per barrel due to Biden's sanctions. The timing connects to previous days' reports about space program challenges.

Evening coverage shifted to diplomatic developments, with reports of Trump-Putin talks preparation advancing, while Zelensky's statements about Trump lacking an official peace plan received attention. Azerbaijan's diplomatic note about closing the Russian House added to mounting pressure points in post-Soviet space.

European banks reportedly raised minimum account thresholds for Russian clients, while the U.S. Attorney General dissolved the Russian assets investigation unit.
07.02.2025
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Friday
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The Day Dzerzhinsk Fell While Agents Slept

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Russian state media morning coverage focused on FSB claims of detaining four female agents allegedly planning attacks on military officers, while simultaneously reporting on Trump's potential Ukraine peace plan leaks. By mid-morning, coverage shifted to economic claims, with Putin and Mishustin announcing record GDP growth amid reports of "friendly" nations refusing investments.

The afternoon brought coordinated announcements of Dzerzhinsk/Toretsk capture in DPR, with state media claiming 26,000 Ukrainian casualties over five months of fighting. This narrative dominated coverage through evening, pushing other stories aside.

The day concluded with sudden leadership changes - Novgorod Governor Nikitin's resignation and immediate appointment as Deputy Transport Minister - while diplomatic tensions rose over France's visa denials to Russian journalists and Azerbaijan's closure of the Russian House in Baku.
08.02.2025
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Saturday
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The Day Wires and Windows Broke

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Overnight drone attacks on Rostov-on-Don damaged 14 apartment buildings, with reports of 36 drones intercepted across four regions. The incidents expanded to include attacks on oil facilities in Volgograd region.

The Baltic states completed their disconnection from the BRELL power grid, followed by Rostelekom reporting damage to its Baltic Sea cable - timing that raises questions about infrastructure vulnerabilities.

State media emphasized claimed military successes near Kursk and Dzerzhinsk, continuing narratives from previous days while introducing new casualty figures. Putin's orders regarding phone fraud from Ukraine and potential school behavior grades introduced new domestic policy directions.

Evening brought focus to a major fire at Moscow's Elektrozavod building, with multiple casualties reported and a criminal case opened, while coverage of the Baltic disconnection shifted to emphasizing potential economic consequences.
09.02.2025
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Sunday
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The Day Kremlin Chose Silence

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Trump's claim of a phone conversation with Putin dominated morning coverage, with the Kremlin maintaining strategic ambiguity through Peskov's "neither confirm nor deny" stance. This diplomatic dance occurred against reports of military advances, including claims of Orekhovo-Vasilevka capture in DPR.

Two maritime incidents commanded afternoon attention: a cargo vessel's grounding on Sakhalin and three explosions aboard the "Koala" tanker in Ust-Luga port, carrying 130,000 tons of fuel oil. The Baltic states' completion of power grid transition from BRELL to European networks prompted sharp responses from Russian officials.

Evening brought news of Soviet actor Oleg Strizhenov's death, while military reporting focused on claimed advances in Chasovoy Yar. Zelensky's conditional openness to negotiations with Putin emerged late, with Russian media emphasizing perceived Western preconditions.
10.02.2025
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Monday
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Day of Drones Above Palm Trees

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Morning reports focused on drone attacks in Krasnodar, with debris hitting residential complexes, continuing the pattern of strikes seen in Rostov days earlier. Xi Jinping's acceptance of the Victory Day invitation dominated mid-morning coverage, alongside reports of increased titanium exports to China.

By afternoon, Ryabkov's statements about US-Russia relations "balancing on the edge of rupture" gained prominence, while the Moscow Exchange Index exceeded 3000 points for the first time since July 2024. The military's claim of 59,000 Ukrainian casualties in Kursk region appeared to build on previous days' narratives.

Evening brought news of increased penalties for not reporting address changes to military offices, while coverage shifted to Lavrov's statements about reviewing Russia's obligations to international organizations. The Telegraph's report about US pausing Ukraine peace plan development closed the day's cycle.
11.02.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Forty Drones Lit Saratov's Sky

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Russian media spent the morning reporting on overnight drone attacks targeting Saratov region, with claims of 40 UAVs intercepted across five regions. Damage to a Rosneft facility dominated coverage, along with airport closures.

By midday, attention shifted to Trump's statement about Ukraine "potentially becoming part of Russia" and demands for $500 billion in rare earth metals from Kyiv. The Kremlin's response through Peskov claimed "significant parts of Ukraine want to become Russia."

Evening developments centered on Zelensky's proposal to exchange occupied territories, specifically regarding the Kursk region. The release of American Marc Fogel following Trump envoy's Moscow visit emerged as a significant diplomatic development, suggesting behind-the-scenes negotiations. Military reports of advances in Yasenevoye appeared to continue the pattern of claimed territorial gains from previous days.
12.02.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Line Between Leaders Opened

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Morning coverage focused on military claims about Ukrainian casualties in Kursk region, following previous days' narrative escalation. The release of American Marc Fogel, initially presented as a unilateral decision, evolved into a prisoner exchange announcement for Russian crypto-entrepreneur Alexander Vinnik.

By early afternoon, state media reported missile strikes on Ukrainian drone production facilities, while independent sources covered civilian evacuations from Kursk to Ukraine. The IAEA rotation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant failed, with both sides blaming each other.

The day culminated in a 90-minute call between Putin and Trump, following Trump's envoy's Moscow visit. State media emphasized immediate Ukraine negotiations and Trump's Saudi Arabia meeting proposal, while reporting European support for Ukraine's victory dropping below 10%. The conversation expanded to include Zelensky, marking the first three-way diplomatic engagement since the conflict's escalation.
13.02.2025
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Thursday
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Day Conversations Made Markets Dance

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Morning brought reports of massive drone attacks on Lipetsk region, with over 80 UAVs intercepted across nine regions. Markets responded dramatically to the previous day's Putin-Trump call, with the ruble strengthening below 90 to dollar for the first time since September 2024, leading currency exchanges to pause operations.

By afternoon, the Kremlin announced immediate preparations for a Putin-Trump summit, with China offering to host. Russian media emphasized Washington as Moscow's primary negotiating partner, sidelining European involvement. FSB reported preventing a terrorist attack at Pskov railway station.

Evening developments centered on Trump's statement supporting Russia's return to G8 and announcement of trilateral talks in Munich. Alexander Vinnik's return from US detention via Turkey completed the day's diplomatic exchanges. Financial Times reported potential peace deal timing targets of Easter or May 9th.
14.02.2025
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Friday
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Day Twenty-One Percent Froze Peace Talk

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Russian Central Bank maintained its 21% key rate while doubling inflation forecasts, dominating morning financial coverage. The bank's refusal to include potential peace scenarios in forecasts signaled skepticism about diplomatic developments.

Midday brought conflicting narratives about the Chernobyl incident, with Ukrainian reports of drone damage to the sarcophag met by Kremlin denials. Bloomberg revealed Putin's negotiation team composition: Ushakov, Naryshkin, and Dmitriev.

Evening coverage centered on the Munich Security Conference, where Zelensky rejected natural resource concessions to the US. Vice President Vance's statements about potential US troop deployment to Ukraine and criticism of EU leadership marked a shift in diplomatic dynamics. Russian media emphasized growing divisions between US and EU approaches to negotiations, while maintaining narrative control over the Chernobyl incident reporting.
15.02.2025
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Saturday
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Day Summit Path Opened Through Hostage Gate

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A pre-dawn raid at Moscow's Savoy hotel during Hakamada's DJ performance set media tone against internal opposition. Russian sources reported intercepting 40 Ukrainian drones, leading to temporary closure of seven airports. By midday, Hamas released Russian hostage Alexander Trufanov after 500 days, alongside two others.

The diplomatic breakthrough came in evening hours, as Lavrov and Rubio held their first direct call. Bloomberg revealed preparations for a Putin-Trump summit in Saudi Arabia, with preliminary meetings scheduled between representatives. Russian media emphasized Ukraine's exclusion from these talks while highlighting Zelensky's statement about Ukraine's dependence on US support.

Abkhazia's presidential election, covered throughout the day, closed with 65% turnout. State media linked Trump's envoy statements about excluding Europe from negotiations to Hungarian blocking of Ukraine's EU accession talks.
16.02.2025
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Sunday
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Day Navalny's Shadow Met Saudi Dawn

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The first anniversary of Navalny's death dominated morning coverage, with large crowds gathering at his grave in Moscow and global memorial events. His mother and widow made public statements demanding justice, while state media maintained minimal coverage of the commemorations.

By midday, attention shifted to diplomatic developments as US and Russian delegations prepared for talks in Saudi Arabia. The Kremlin released details of the Putin-Trump conversation, emphasizing its "constructive tone" while maintaining Ukraine's exclusion from initial negotiations. Reports emerged of Trump seeking an Easter ceasefire.

Evening brought news of three civilian deaths from drone strikes in Belgorod region, while Russian forces claimed advances near Krasnoarmeysk. The date for Saudi talks was confirmed for February 18, marking a significant shift from the Munich Security Conference's increasingly pessimistic tone about European involvement in peace negotiations.
17.02.2025
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Monday
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Day of Ninety Drones Above Pipeline

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The morning began with reports of Ukrainian drone attacks, culminating in confirmation of 90 UAVs intercepted over Russian territory. A strike on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's infrastructure disrupted oil transit operations.

By midday, details emerged about the US-Russia talks in Riyadh, with Lavrov and Ushakov departing for Saudi Arabia. The Russian delegation firmly rejected territorial concessions to Ukraine and European participation in negotiations. Reports surfaced about potential US troop withdrawals from Baltic states.

Evening coverage centered on the Paris summit's implications, where European leaders discussed deploying 30,000 troops to Ukraine. Russian media emphasized growing divisions between US and European approaches, while maintaining focus on the bilateral nature of upcoming Riyadh talks. A Rosgvardiya general-major's arrest for corruption received minimal coverage despite its significance.
18.02.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Peace Workers Met Under Drone Rain

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The first high-level US-Russia talks since 2022 commenced in Riyadh amid intense Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory. Early morning strikes damaged infrastructure in Krasnodar and targeted a Russian base in Syria.

The talks stretched over three hours, with Russian media emphasizing their bilateral nature while reporting EU discussions about deploying 30,000 troops to Ukraine. By afternoon, Lavrov and Rubio announced agreement on working groups for Ukraine settlement and restoration of embassy staffing levels. A proposed moratorium on energy infrastructure attacks emerged.

Evening brought White House characterization of talks as "monumental," while Moscow maintained its position against EU participation in peace negotiations. Putin instructed his delegation to show "maximum friendliness" toward the US team, while approving support measures for Kursk residents who lost homes to drone attacks.
19.02.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Forces Crossed While Peace Talked

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Russian state media simultaneously reported on military advances and diplomatic breakthroughs. Morning coverage centered on Trump's criticism of Zelensky and FSB's case against former deputy Ponomarev. By early afternoon, Putin announced Russian forces had crossed into Ukraine's Sumy region from Kursk, while expressing satisfaction with the Riyadh talks.

The EU approved its 16th sanctions package targeting Russia's aluminum sector and "shadow fleet." Russian officials emphasized potential US-Russia rapprochement, with discussions of unfreezing assets and embassy restoration. Throughout the day, state media amplified Trump's characterization of Zelensky as a "dictator."

Evening brought reports of drone attacks on a fourth major Russian refinery, while coverage continued of Washington's apparent distancing from Kyiv's position on negotiations.
20.02.2025
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Thursday
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Day Trump Cards Shifted Peace Talk

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Russian state media focused on evolving US positions regarding Ukraine negotiations, with repeated coverage of Trump's criticism of Zelensky and Washington's opposition to using "aggressor" terminology in G7 communiques. This marks a shift from previous days' coverage of bilateral talks in Riyadh.

By afternoon, reports emerged of Putin thanking Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince for organizing the US-Russia dialogue, while coverage continued of intense fighting near the Kursk border. The Central Bank revealed the recovery of 600 billion rubles in frozen assets and discussed fraud in major banks.

Evening brought news of NATO's positive assessment of Trump's Ukraine initiative, while domestic coverage highlighted the closure of 160 hospitals nationwide, reportedly to redirect funds to military needs. Lavrov's handshake with Norway's foreign minister at G20 received attention, signaling potential diplomatic shifts.
21.02.2025
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Friday
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Day Trump Set Zelensky's Clock

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Morning coverage focused on Trump's three-week ultimatum to Europe regarding Ukraine's surrender terms, while Russian media amplified reports of Zelensky being advised to "flee to France." The State Department's criticism of Zelensky over mineral resources deal marked a shift in US-Ukraine relations.

By afternoon, Putin unveiled details of the "Oreshnik" weapon system, while Lavrov characterized Western reaction to Riyadh talks as "unhealthy." Reports emerged of possible Russian asset unfreezing for Ukraine's reconstruction.

Evening brought speculation about Trump's attendance at Moscow's Victory Day parade, which the Kremlin and Trump quickly denied. The US removed "aggressor" terminology regarding Russia from UN documents, while Russian media highlighted continued military advances in DPR regions of Nadezhdinka and Novoselka.
22.02.2025
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Saturday
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Day Starlink Became Bargaining Piece

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Morning coverage focused on Trump's refusal to attend Moscow's Victory Day parade and US threats to shut down Starlink in Ukraine over mineral rights disputes. Putin unveiled details of the "Oreshnik" weapon system at Future Technologies Forum.

By afternoon, Russian media reported Zelensky's reluctance to sign the US minerals agreement, with new details emerging about Washington demanding 50% of Ukraine's port revenues. The US moved to block Ukraine's UN resolution text, while EU prepared a €20 billion military aid package.

Evening brought Musk's contradiction of Reuters' Starlink control claims, while Russian media highlighted British PM and EC head's statements supporting peace initiatives. Coverage maintained distance from earlier claims about Trump's support, reflecting uncertainty about evolving US-Russia dynamics.
23.02.2025
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Sunday
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Day Medals Crowned Peace Whispers

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Russian state media coverage merged Defender of the Fatherland Day ceremonies with emerging peace narratives. Morning reports highlighted Trump's claims about ending the conflict "this week," while Britain announced new sanctions. Putin's medal ceremonies dominated midday coverage, coinciding with claims of capturing Ulakly and Novoandreyevka in DPR.

By afternoon, Zelensky's reported willingness to resign under specific conditions emerged as a major story, building on previous days' coverage of US-Ukraine tensions over mineral rights. Ryabkov confirmed upcoming Russia-US talks, continuing the diplomatic momentum from Riyadh.

Evening brought news of Scholz's electoral defeat in Germany and the EU's emergency summit announcement for March 6, while Lavrov arrived in Turkey, suggesting intensifying diplomatic activity. State media maintained careful distance when reporting Western peace initiatives, while emphasizing military achievements.
24.02.2025
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Monday
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Day Conservative Victory Opened Peace Gates

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German elections dominated morning coverage, with CDU/CSU winning 28.6% and AfD taking unprecedented second place at 20.8%. The EU's 16th sanctions package emerged by midday, disconnecting 13 Russian banks from SWIFT and banning aluminum imports.

Afternoon brought reports of an explosion at Russia's Marseille consulate, which Moscow labeled a terrorist attack. Putin's call with Xi Jinping about US talks in Riyadh suggested diplomatic momentum. Ukrainian parliament failed to pass resolution on Zelensky's powers.

Evening coverage shifted to rare earth metals, with Trump announcing US-Russia economic negotiations and Putin ordering full processing capacity by 2030. The UN General Assembly passed an anti-Russian resolution despite US opposition, while South Korea lifted sanctions on medical equipment exports to Russia.
25.02.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Minerals Became Peace Currency

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Morning coverage centered on Putin's comments about rare earth metals and readiness to discuss military budget cuts with Trump. Russian media reported interception of 19 Ukrainian drones over three regions while emphasizing Ukraine's expected withdrawal from Kursk area.

By afternoon, Financial Times' report of Ukraine agreeing to US mineral rights demands dominated coverage, with Russian outlets highlighting Putin's counter-offer of access to Russian deposits. The Kremlin outlined steps for US-Russia relations restoration, while denying reported diplomatic meetings in Riyadh.

Evening brought news of Zelenskyy's planned Washington visit and Trump's suggestion for peacekeepers in Ukraine. Russian media emphasized European inability to agree on Russian asset seizures and portrayed Macron's White House visit as unsuccessful in securing Trump's support for European troop deployment.
26.02.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Drones Swarmed While Deals Ripened

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Russian media opened with reports of 128 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions overnight, marking 2025's largest drone attack. Defense ministry claimed interception of all drones, with damage to a gas pipeline near Novorossiysk.

By midday, coverage shifted to Trump-Zelensky meeting preparations, with leaked details of the US-Ukraine minerals agreement emerging. Russian outlets emphasized Moscow's counter-offer of rare earth access while reporting military claims of liberating Orlovka and Pogrebki villages in Kursk region.

Evening broadcasts centered on Trump's explicit statement that Ukraine should "forget about NATO," while Russian-US talks in Istanbul were confirmed for February 27. Sources revealed discussions about joint Arctic resource extraction, suggesting broader economic negotiations beyond Ukraine. Foreign Minister Lavrov repeatedly dismissed proposals to freeze conflict along current lines.
27.02.2025
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Thursday
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Day Istanbul Hopes Merged with Arctic Dreams

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The morning opened with Russian claims of liberating Nikolsky in Kursk region, while North Korean troop deployments to the area surfaced in foreign reports. The six-hour Istanbul talks between Russian and US diplomats dominated coverage, with Arctic cooperation emerging as a key discussion point alongside embassy operations.

Putin's afternoon FSB speech revealed cautious optimism about US contacts while warning of attempts to sabotage dialogue. Trump extended Russia sanctions for another year while explicitly ruling out Ukraine's NATO membership. The Marseille consulate attack verdict sparked diplomatic protests over perceived leniency.

Evening coverage shifted to reports of Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea and Bryansk, while London signaled readiness to deploy forces post-conflict. Chess grandmaster Boris Spassky's death at 88 received prominent coverage across all outlets.
28.02.2025
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Friday
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Day Zelensky Fled White House Rage

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Russian media opened with coverage of successful US-Russia talks in Istanbul, highlighting agreement on diplomatic mission funding and potential restoration of direct flights. The appointment of Alexander Darchiev as new Russian ambassador received extensive coverage.

FSB's claims of preventing an assassination attempt against Metropolitan Tikhon, allegedly involving his assistant and Ukrainian intelligence, dominated midday coverage. Military sources reported capturing four villages near Sudzha in Kursk region.

Evening coverage focused intensely on Trump-Zelensky meeting's dramatic collapse, with Russian outlets emphasizing Zelensky's early departure from White House after reported confrontation. The planned rare earth minerals agreement's cancellation received particular attention, with state media portraying it as Trump's deliberate rejection of Zelensky's terms.
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