March
01.03.2025
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Saturday
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Day White House Words Turned Into Actions

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The morning began with confirmation that US military aid to Ukraine had been suspended following the previous day's White House confrontation. Russian outlets extensively covered the aftermath of the Trump-Zelensky meeting, with reports of Zelensky departing for London without reconciliation.

By midday, attention shifted to claims of Ukrainian attempts to attack the Turkish Stream gas infrastructure, drawing reactions from Hungary and Turkey. The military reported capturing Skudnoye and Burlatskoe in DPR, while claiming significant Ukrainian losses in Kursk region.

Evening coverage focused on IAEA observer rotation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant via Russian territory for the first time, while Macron signaled potential openness to dialogue with Putin. Russian media highlighted Hungary's Orban stating Ukraine was "nearly on life support" while reporting British plans for new defense loans to Kyiv.
02.03.2025
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Sunday
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Day White House Apologies Became Peace Currency

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The morning coverage centered on Trump administration's demand for public apologies from Zelensky, with Bloomberg and multiple Russian outlets reporting US aid suspension would continue until compliance. Russian military claimed strikes on Ukrainian gas processing facilities and command posts, while Bastrykin announced statistics of Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions since 2022.

By afternoon, State Department explicitly accused Zelensky of hindering conflict resolution. A shooting incident at Mytishchi's Krasny Kit mall briefly diverted attention. British and French leaders presented a new peace initiative, while Macron backed away from previous statements about direct Putin dialogue.

Evening reports focused on NATO Secretary General's unprecedented call to prepare for ceasefire, while former NATO commander warned of alliance collapse risk. UK announced $2B weapons package, as Russian media highlighted growing divisions between European leaders regarding Ukraine support approaches.
03.03.2025
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Monday
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Day Summit Words Dissolved Into Nord Stream Talks

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Morning coverage focused on the London summit aftermath, with French-British proposal for month-long Ukraine moratorium receiving skeptical coverage in Russian media. FSB announcement about thwarting alleged synagogue and metro attack plots dominated mid-morning news cycle.

By afternoon, reports emerged about secret US-Russia talks regarding Nord Stream pipeline restart, while coverage highlighted growing EU concerns about shifting US position on Ukraine. The sentencing of influencer Elena Blinovskaya to 5 years for tax evasion briefly diverted attention.

Evening brought Reuters reports about White House exploring sanctions relief options, marking significant shift from previous stance. Military reports claimed Ukrainian attempts to attack Kursk and Smolensk nuclear plants, while drone strike allegedly damaged oil pipeline in Rostov region. Coverage emphasized apparent widening gap between US and European positions on Ukraine support.
04.03.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Aid Froze While Peace Stirred

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Russian media extensively covered the US military aid suspension to Ukraine, evolving from initial reports through multiple confirmations and analyses. Morning coverage emphasized immediate tactical implications, while by afternoon, focus shifted to diplomatic consequences.

The Kremlin's messaging evolved from cautious observation to explicit framing of the aid freeze as a path to negotiations. Reports emerged of Poland's main weapons transit hub closing and the EU suspending new aid package development. By evening, coverage expanded to include Trump requesting Putin's mediation in Iran nuclear talks.

Technical disruptions marked the day's background: Druzhba pipeline oil flow to Czech Republic stopped, while Russian sources reported Ukrainian drone strikes across southern regions. Putin appointed Dronov as Novgorod's acting governor and met Myanmar's premier, maintaining routine domestic governance amid international developments.
05.03.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Intelligence Tap Ran Dry

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Trump's congressional address and claims of receiving Zelensky's peace letter dominated morning coverage. Russian media extensively reported the US suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, evolving from initial reports about general data to specific details about HIMARS targeting systems and air defense warnings.

By afternoon, coverage shifted to European responses, with Berlin declaring limits on arms supplies and Macron opposing ceasefire talks. The narrative expanded to include Russian military claims about capturing Privolnoye in DPR and disrupting Ukrainian supply lines.

Evening brought Macron's televised address about Russian threats and discussions of French nuclear deterrence for EU protection. Meanwhile, major US banks reportedly began offering ruble trading services amid ongoing US-Russia discussions, marking a significant shift in financial coverage since talks began.
06.03.2025
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Thursday
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Day Nuclear Words Met Peace Signals

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Russian media morning coverage centered on US aid suspension implications before shifting focus to diplomatic appointments, with Darchiev named new ambassador to Washington. Macron's nuclear deterrence statements prompted intense reactions from Moscow, with Lavrov comparing him to Napoleon and Hitler, while Peskov dismissed European "arms race" rhetoric.

By afternoon, Putin's public rejection of Ukraine concessions coincided with reports of Trump demanding quick ceasefire from Zelensky for resource deal considerations. US intelligence sharing suspension details emerged, particularly regarding HIMARS targeting data.

Evening brought unexpected shift as Trump called for US-Russia nuclear arms reduction talks, while European leaders rejected Estonian proposals for increased Ukraine military support. Moscow media highlighted growing divisions between US and European positions on Ukraine strategy, while emphasizing Turkey's continued alignment with Russian interests.
07.03.2025
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Friday
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Day Energy Strikes Crossed Peace Signs

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Russian forces conducted massive strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with state media reporting extensive damage to power facilities. This coincided with Bloomberg's report of Putin's alleged willingness to discuss ceasefire terms including Chinese peacekeepers, marking a shift from previous rejections of concessions.

Trump's statements evolved through the day from threatening new sanctions to declaring Russia holds stronger negotiating cards. The narrative of military success in Kursk region intensified, with claims of Ukrainian forces facing encirclement.

By evening, Reuters reported White House considerations of easing energy sector sanctions against Russia. The detention of a suspected Crocus attack organizer in the US emerged as a parallel storyline, while Ukraine lost access to Maxar satellite imagery services, potentially impacting its intelligence capabilities.
08.03.2025
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Saturday
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Day Kursk Encirclement Tightened

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Russian media extensively covered military operations in Kursk region, with multiple outlets reporting the liberation of three villages (Viktorovka, Nikolaevka, and Staraya Sorochina). By afternoon, General Alaudinov announced a "large-scale offensive" across all sectors, with claims that 10,000 Ukrainian troops face encirclement.

Reports emerged that Russian forces creatively utilized an inactive gas pipeline to Europe for tactical advantage in Sudzha. This narrative built upon previous days' reporting of Ukrainian forces facing collapse in the region.

In diplomatic developments, Peskov accused France of lying about Minsk agreements in response to Macron's statements, continuing the nuclear deterrence dispute from yesterday. US-Russia tensions showed potential easing, with RBC reporting that Washington proposed softening G7 language regarding Russia.

Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure received significant coverage, with strikes hitting a major refinery in Leningrad region, representing continued targeting of strategic facilities.
09.03.2025
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Sunday
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Day Sudzha Pipeline Opened Path to Kursk Victory

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Russian media reported an innovative military tactic - forces entering Sudzha through an inactive gas pipeline previously used for European supply. This operation complemented broader advances in the Kursk region, where Russian troops claimed liberation of multiple villages including Lebedovka and three settlements by evening. The narrative of Ukrainian forces' entrapment intensified with military bloggers describing a "kettled" grouping.

Ukrainian drone attacks continued with 88 intercepted overnight, including the first strike on Chuvashia since the conflict began. Starlink became a focal point after Musk claimed Ukraine's front would collapse without it.

By afternoon, media reported Ukrainian HIMARS strikes on a market in Kherson region with escalating casualty counts. The NYT published a Western experts' ceasefire plan, while NBC reported Trump's conditions for resuming military aid to Ukraine. By evening, Financial Times revealed Kyiv's plans to propose a "partial truce" with Russia.
10.03.2025
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Monday
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Day British Spies Expelled While Kursk Tables Turned

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Russian media extensively covered the expulsion of two British diplomats accused of espionage, with multiple agencies reporting the FSB's discovery. This diplomatic tension occurred as reports indicated potential US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, which Moscow officially denied while simultaneously suggesting restored relations with the US.

Military developments dominated reporting throughout the day, with claims that Ukrainian forces lost nearly a third of previously occupied Kursk territory. Russian sources reported innovative tactics like "Operation Pipe," utilizing an inactive gas pipeline for troop movements into Sudzha. Official sources claimed 66,000 total Ukrainian casualties in Kursk region.

By afternoon, Trump's special envoy claimed Zelensky had apologized for previous White House confrontations. Evening reports focused on Ukrainian strikes on a shopping center in Kursk region, with the death toll rising to four, mirroring similar reports of civilian casualties in Kherson region.
11.03.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Largest Drone Attack Led to Ceasefire Proposal

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Russian media exhaustively documented what it called "the largest drone attack" on Moscow since the war began, with claims of 337 Ukrainian drones intercepted nationwide, 70+ targeting the capital. By mid-morning, reports confirmed three civilian deaths and multiple injuries in Moscow region.

The Kremlin characterized the attack as potentially derailing peace negotiations, yet by afternoon, breakthrough diplomatic developments emerged. Following US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah, Kyiv reportedly accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposal. Trump announced resumption of military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, with plans for direct communication with Putin "this week."

Meanwhile, military developments continued with Russia claiming to have liberated 12 more settlements in Kursk region and one in Donetsk. Media amplified reports of the "pipeline operation" in Sudzha, where Russian forces allegedly infiltrated Ukrainian positions through an inactive gas pipeline, forcing Ukrainian troops to retreat.
12.03.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Flag Rose Over Sudzha While Ceasefire Diplomacy Accelerated

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Russian media triumphantly reported the capture of Sudzha in Kursk region, featuring multiple stories of Russian forces raising their flag over the city administration building. This victory followed the previous day's reports of the "pipeline operation" where Russian forces allegedly infiltrated through an inactive gas pipeline.

By midday, diplomatic developments intensified around a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Kremlin spokesman Peskov urged caution, saying Russia awaited details from the US proposal. Simultaneously, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against "dangerous compromises."

Trump announced sending representatives to Russia to discuss peace, stating he wouldn't pressure Moscow financially. The Kremlin expressed hope for a Putin-Trump meeting in April-May.

By evening, Putin appeared in military uniform at the Kursk command post, ordering troops to quickly defeat Ukrainian forces and proposing a security zone along the border. Russian sources claimed Ukrainian forces were now encircled in the region.
13.03.2025
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Thursday
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Day Putin's Nuanced Ceasefire Acceptance

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Russian forces claimed complete liberation of Sudzha in Kursk region, the culmination of operations reported in previous days. Defense Ministry announced 77 Ukrainian drones intercepted overnight across six regions.

The FSB allegedly thwarted a plot to assassinate military personnel and officials through parcel bombs disguised as perfume sets discovered at Chelyabinsk airport.

Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks as diplomatic developments accelerated. Initially, Putin's aide Ushakov dismissed the proposed 30-day ceasefire as merely "a respite for Ukrainian forces."

By afternoon, Putin reversed course during a press conference with Lukashenko, stating Russia agreed to the ceasefire proposal but with "nuances" - demanding guarantees that Ukraine halt military mobilization, weapons deliveries, and troop training.

Trump responded by claiming the US has "leverage" over Russia while describing negotiations as "positive," even as reports emerged of new US sanctions against Russian banks and oil sector.
14.03.2025
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Friday
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Day Trump's Plea Met Putin's Surrender Demand

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The morning began with reports of Ukrainian drones attacking Moscow, with four intercepted and debris damaging buildings. This attack followed Putin's conditional acceptance of a ceasefire proposal the previous day.

By midday, multiple sources revealed Trump had directly contacted Putin, asking him to spare Ukrainian troops encircled in Kursk region, calling potential casualties "a terrible massacre." Initially reported as a phone call, the White House later clarified the communication occurred through Trump's envoy Witkoff.

Putin responded to Trump's humanitarian request by demanding Kyiv order its Kursk forces to surrender, guaranteeing their lives if they laid down arms. This exchange underscored the developing diplomatic channel between Putin and Trump, with the Kremlin confirming Putin had sent "additional signals" to Trump through Witkoff.

Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Rutte confirmed Ukraine's NATO membership is no longer under consideration, potentially addressing one of Putin's ceasefire conditions.
15.03.2025
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Saturday
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Day Surrender Clock Ticked While Durov Fled

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Morning reports focused on Russian military claiming further successes in Kursk, with the liberation of Zaoleshenka and Rubanshchina settlements and demining operations beginning in border areas. Kremlin spokesman Peskov warned that time for Ukrainian forces to surrender was "shrinking like shagreen leather," echoing Putin's previous conditional guarantee of safety.

By midday, media highlighted Trump's claim of "good negotiations" with Moscow, with some outlets suggesting his advisor drew territorial maps dividing Ukraine. Hungarian PM Orban issued 12 demands to the EU, notably excluding Ukraine from membership.

The afternoon brought news of Telegram founder Pavel Durov being permitted to leave France for Dubai following his recent arrest. Meanwhile, Putin, Lukashenko, and Rakhmon held an informal meeting, agreeing to convene again in Moscow on May 9 with Azerbaijan's Aliyev.

Evening coverage turned to Macron's assertion that Europe could deploy troops to Ukraine without Russia's consent, while US forces began operations against Houthis in Yemen.
16.03.2025
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Sunday
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Day Ceasefire Diplomacy Accelerated With Putin-Trump Call

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The morning's coverage centered on diplomatic talks between Lavrov and Rubio, who agreed to continue restoring US-Russia relations following negotiations in Saudi Arabia. Russian media emphasized their discussion of "next steps" on Ukraine.

By midday, Putin's press secretary announced preparations for the president's visit to Kursk region, while presidential aide Ushakov framed ceasefire proposals as attempts to give Ukrainian forces "a breather during difficult times."

The afternoon brought significant diplomatic acceleration when Trump's representative Witkoff announced a scheduled Putin-Trump phone call for the coming week. NTV reported Trump expects the Ukraine conflict to end "within weeks," while the White House stated that neither the US nor other NATO countries support Ukraine's alliance membership – addressing one of Putin's key ceasefire conditions.

Throughout the day, Russian media reported air defense operations destroying 31 Ukrainian drones overnight and additional 15 drones by evening, continuing the pattern of reciprocal strikes seen in previous days.
17.03.2025
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Monday
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Day Trump-Putin Call Preparation Crystallized Ceasefire Path

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Russian media intensively covered preparations for the March 18 Trump-Putin phone call, with Kremlin spokesperson Peskov confirming arrangements were made quickly. The conversation's focus appears centered on territorial issues, with Trump mentioning "division of assets" and control of nuclear plants.

The White House struck an optimistic tone, stating the US and Russia are "closer than ever" to achieving peace in Ukraine, with reports in Semafor and Kommersant suggesting the US might recognize Crimea as Russian territory as part of a potential deal.

Military operations continued with Russian forces claiming to have liberated Stepovoe in Zaporizhzhia region and striking Ukrainian drone training centers. Media reported Ukrainian forces had retreated from most of Kursk region, where previously Trump had asked Putin to spare surrounded troops.

Economic news noted Gazprom's 1 trillion ruble loss in 2024, while Putin authorized certain Western funds to sell Russian securities.
18.03.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Energy Strike Pause Emerged From Marathon Call

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Russian media dedicated extensive morning coverage to the anticipated Putin-Trump phone call scheduled for afternoon, with Peskov announcing the conversation would focus on bilateral relations and Ukraine. Meanwhile, Putin addressed the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, urging businesses to accept sanctions as permanent and characterizing them as catalysts for economic development.

The afternoon brought live updates as the call began, with White House officials reporting it was "going well" while extending beyond 90 minutes, ultimately lasting over two hours. Following the call, media reported multiple outcomes: Putin ordered a 30-day pause on strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Putin and Trump discussed prisoner exchanges scheduled for March 19, and maritime security in the Black Sea. Russian military officials simultaneously reported repelling Ukrainian attempts to penetrate Belgorod region.

Evening coverage framed the call as diplomatic progress, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova noting improvements in bilateral relations.
19.03.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Mutual Energy Strike Suspension Takes Hold After Marathon Diplomacy

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Russian media extensively covered the aftermath of the Putin-Trump call, framing it as productive diplomacy. Morning reports highlighted Putin's order to halt strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, with Russian forces shooting down their own drones already in flight. Claims that Ukraine violated this agreement by attacking a Kuban oil depot dominated early coverage.

By midday, Putin declared Russian forces were "completing the defeat" of Ukrainian troops in Kursk region, labeling them "punishers." A significant prisoner exchange of 175 soldiers on each side was reported across multiple outlets as fulfilling Putin's "gesture of goodwill."

Afternoon coverage centered on Trump's subsequent call with Zelensky, with Russian media reporting Zelensky agreed to reciprocate the energy infrastructure strike pause. Trump proposed US ownership of Ukrainian energy infrastructure as a protection method and floated sanctions relief following a ceasefire. Multiple sources indicated a Putin-Trump meeting in Saudi Arabia might materialize.
20.03.2025
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Thursday
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Day Mass Drone Attack on Engels While Riyadh Talks Emerged

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Russian media extensively covered what officials described as "the most massive attack" on Russian territory, with over 130 Ukrainian drones targeting Saratov region overnight. Reports documented damage to Engels airbase—home to Russia's strategic bombers—as well as a hospital, school, kindergartens, and approximately 30 houses, with local authorities declaring an emergency situation.

Following the previous days' Putin-Trump talks and energy strike pause agreement, diplomatic developments accelerated. Multiple sources confirmed Russia-US negotiations scheduled for March 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on Black Sea security. The Russian delegation will be led by Senator Karasin and FSB advisor Beseda, with no Foreign Ministry representation.

Putin signed a decree requiring Ukrainian citizens in Russia to either legalize their status by September 10 or leave the country. Media also reported Putin discussing his Trump call with Lukashenko while warning oligarchs not to expect a quick end to the conflict.
21.03.2025
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Friday
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Day Sudzha Gas Station Attack Disrupted Energy Flows While Trump Claimed Territory Talks

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Russian media reported extensively on the Ukrainian attack on the Sudzha gas measurement station, a key transit point for Russian gas to Europe. The Investigative Committee opened a terrorism case, with officials claiming the attack aimed to discredit Trump's peace initiatives. This development followed the partial energy infrastructure strike pause agreed upon in recent Putin-Trump discussions.

Economic news dominated midday coverage as the Central Bank maintained its key interest rate at 21% for the third consecutive time, with Nabiullina suggesting decreased probability of further increases.

Evening coverage shifted to Trump's statements claiming discussions about Ukrainian "territorial division" were already underway following his contacts with Putin. The diplomatic context included reports of US-Russia talks scheduled for March 24 in Riyadh.

Late evening brought news of a Ukrainian drone strike on a residential building in Rostov-on-Don, continuing the pattern of cross-border attacks despite recent diplomatic developments.
22.03.2025
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Saturday
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Day Ukraine Elections Agreement Surfaced While Crocus Terror Plot Attributed to Foreign Services

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Russian media focused extensively on claimed diplomatic breakthroughs, with Trump's special envoy Witkoff asserting Ukraine agreed to hold elections as part of conflict resolution. Multiple outlets reported Witkoff's statements that Putin "prayed for Trump" after the assassination attempt and that Russia "100% doesn't want to invade Europe," while suggesting a Putin-Trump meeting might occur within months.

By mid-morning, coverage shifted to the Crocus City Hall terror attack investigation, with authorities claiming foreign intelligence services orchestrated the attack. This narrative builds on previous days' diplomatic developments following the Putin-Trump calls and energy strike pause agreement.

Russian military reports claimed Ukrainian troop withdrawals from Kursk region, with the Wall Street Journal suggesting soldiers retreated without orders. Evening coverage highlighted Russia's Foreign Ministry threatening "symmetrical responses" to Ukrainian energy infrastructure strikes, potentially undermining the recent attack suspension agreement.
23.03.2025
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Sunday
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Day Russia-US Riyadh Peace Talks Emerged While Istanbul Mayor Arrested

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Russian media extensively reported on preparations for Russia-US talks in Riyadh scheduled for March 24, following the Putin-Trump agreement on an energy infrastructure strike pause. US officials expressed hope for "tangible progress," with discussions expected to include Black Sea security measures. Bloomberg reported that Washington aims to achieve a ceasefire by Easter (April 20).

The Kremlin provided details about Putin's "constructive and trustful" calls with Trump, suggesting there might have been more than the two publicly disclosed conversations. Russian officials positively evaluated the change in US rhetoric under Trump.

Military reports claimed Russian forces advanced on all fronts in Donetsk and liberated the village of Sribne, while air defense systems intercepted 59 Ukrainian drones overnight across seven regions. Belgorod authorities evacuated residents from border areas due to fighting.

International coverage focused on the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu on corruption charges, triggering protests where police used tear gas and rubber bullets.
24.03.2025
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Monday
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Day Marathon Russia-US Negotiations Yielded No Documents

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Marathon Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh dominated Russian media on March 24, with talks lasting over 12 hours. The delegations met after recent Putin-Trump calls established a pause in energy infrastructure strikes. Russian official Karasin described the talks as "creative," focusing on a Black Sea initiative.

Throughout the day, Russian media emphasized Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, including strikes on an oil pumping station in Kuban and a gas condensate field in Crimea. Officials framed these as evidence of Kyiv's untrustworthiness despite ongoing negotiations.

By evening, reports indicated the talks concluded without signed documents, with a joint statement expected on March 25. The Moscow Times claimed Russia was demanding full control of four Ukrainian regions during negotiations.

In domestic news, actor Mikhail Efremov received early release from prison, while Izvestia correspondent Alexander Fedorchak became the 15th journalist killed in the conflict zone.
25.03.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Black Sea Deal Emerged From Marathon Talks But Sankced By Sanctions

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The historic 12-hour Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh culminated in a Black Sea security agreement. Throughout the morning, Russian media maintained secrecy around the talks, with Kremlin officials initially refusing to disclose content. By midday, Lavrov revealed discussions focused on Black Sea maritime security and potential revival of grain initiatives.

By afternoon, a concrete deal emerged: mutual cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure (backdated to March 18) and safe Black Sea navigation. The Kremlin published a list of protected energy facilities while emphasizing implementation hinges on lifting sanctions against Russian banks and agricultural exports. The White House confirmed the agreement, framing it as a positive step toward peace.

Meanwhile, Russia reported military advances in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. In domestic news, Lukashenko was inaugurated as Belarus president, while explosions damaged buildings in Makhachkala, Dagestan.
26.03.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Russia-US Energy Moratorium Solidified While Putin Marked 25 Years

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The Russia-US 30-day energy strike moratorium formalized following Riyadh talks, with Russia demanding sanctions relief as implementation condition. Russian media claimed Ukraine was violating the ceasefire with continued strikes on energy infrastructure in Kursk and Bryansk regions.

Russian outlets commemorated Putin's 25th anniversary since his first presidential election in 2000, with Komsomolskaya Pravda running multiple stories on "what country Putin built."

Channel One war correspondent Anna Prokofieva was killed by a mine explosion in Belgorod region, prompting official condemnations. The Defense Ministry claimed Ukrainian forces lost over 70,000 soldiers in Kursk operations.

By afternoon, domestic focus shifted to the detention of Rusagro founder Vadim Moshkovich on fraud charges involving approximately 1 billion rubles. Evening brought gubernatorial reshuffling as Putin appointed new acting governors in Sverdlovsk and Orenburg regions.

US Treasury signals emerged regarding possible reconnection of Russia to SWIFT banking system.
27.03.2025
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Thursday
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Day Bathyscaphe Tragedy Overshadowed Arctic Posturing

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A bathyscaphe accident in Egypt dominated Russian media, with the death toll rising throughout the day from four to six Russian tourists. Officials reported 14 Russians hospitalized, and Russia launched a criminal investigation.

Putin's Murmansk visit featured prominently as he addressed the Arctic Forum, calling Russia a "strong maritime power" while discussing planned military expansion in the region. He characterized US interest in Greenland as "serious plans" rather than "extravagant talk," connecting the Arctic's strategic importance to broader geopolitical tensions.

In what appeared to be a significant policy statement, Putin proposed introducing "temporary administration" in Ukraine under UN auspices. Meanwhile, Macron announced France would send military personnel to Ukraine, which Russian media framed as escalatory after the Riyadh talks' apparent progress toward de-escalation.

The arrest of Rusagro founder Vadim Moshkovich on fraud charges represented a continuing trend of business elite prosecutions.
28.03.2025
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Friday
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Day Gas Station Destruction Ended Energy Moratorium While Putin Proposed External Administration

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Russian media emphasized Ukraine's destruction of Sudzha gas metering station with HIMARS, framing it as violating the March 18 energy moratorium. By afternoon, Moscow claimed the attack was coordinated from London with British and French involvement. The Kremlin declared Russia might abandon the moratorium over Ukrainian non-compliance.

Putin's proposal for external UN administration in Ukraine to conduct elections dominated morning coverage, continuing yesterday's narrative. The Kremlin explained this was necessary due to Kyiv's alleged loss of control over Ukrainian armed forces. By afternoon, the UN Secretary-General rejected the proposal, asserting the Kyiv government's legitimacy.

A major earthquake in Thailand and Myanmar drew significant attention, with reports of building collapses and Russian tourists' evacuation from Bangkok.

By evening, Trump claimed progress in Ukraine negotiations despite "mutual hostility" between parties, while US officials announced a Black Sea ceasefire agreement was "almost ready."
29.03.2025
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Saturday
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Day Myanmar Earthquake Shocked While Ukraine Faced External Administration

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The devastating Myanmar earthquake dominated Russian media as the death toll climbed throughout the day, from 694 in early reports to exceeding 1,600 by afternoon, with Russian rescuers dispatched to assist.

Military developments continued with Russia's Defense Ministry announcing captures of Panteleimonovka, Shcherbaki, and Veselovka in Sumy region, while accusing Ukrainian forces of increasing energy infrastructure attacks despite the supposed moratorium.

Putin's proposal for external UN administration of Ukraine, introduced yesterday, gained further traction as the Foreign Ministry explained implementation mechanisms. Russian media highlighted WSJ reports claiming the Trump administration demands control over Ukraine's economy, framing Kyiv as facing a "capitulation" situation.

By afternoon, Russian outlets reported Ukraine was seeking amendments to resource deals with the US while emphasizing Zelensky's resistance to concessions was "slowing conflict resolution." The narrative portrayed Ukraine increasingly isolated as European partners acquiesced to American plans.
30.03.2025
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Sunday
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Day Trump's Fury At Putin's Ukraine Plan Triggered Oil Tariff Threat

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The morning saw extensive coverage of Putin's temporary administration proposal for Ukraine gaining momentum, with the Foreign Ministry explaining implementation mechanisms. By midday, however, Russian media revealed Trump was "furious" and "very angry" about Putin's statements on Zelensky, threatening Russia with oil tariffs if no Ukraine agreement is reached. This represented a significant shift from previous days' narrative of Russia-US alignment.

Military developments included Russia claiming to capture the village of Zaporozhye in DPR, while outlets reported fierce fighting in Kursk region. The NYT investigation into US military involvement in Ukraine received significant coverage, with claims American personnel coordinated "almost all" HIMARS strikes from a secret center in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Late evening coverage focused on a rooftop shooter in Murmansk who wounded several people before being neutralized by special forces. The Myanmar earthquake continued receiving attention with the death toll reaching 1,700.
31.03.2025
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Monday
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Day Trump Set Psychological Deadline While Record Conscription Announced

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Russian media focused on Trump's "psychological deadline" for Russia to reach a Ukraine ceasefire agreement, with explicit threats of "big problems" for Zelensky if he rejects proposed deals. This represents an escalation from yesterday's reporting of Trump's anger at Putin.

By mid-morning, reports emerged of US-Russia rare earth minerals negotiations beginning, while Ukrainian forces allegedly retreated from positions in Kursk's Guevo village.

The afternoon was dominated by Putin signing a decree for spring conscription of 160,000 people—the largest draft in 14 years according to Moscow Times. Defense officials repeatedly stressed conscripts would not serve in conflict zones.

Other significant developments included the Prosecutor General requesting suspension of the Taliban's terrorist organization status in Russia, Marine Le Pen's four-year prison sentence in France (framed as political elimination), and Moldova expelling three Russian diplomats, prompting threats of retaliation.
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