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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 01.12.2025.
It displays 163 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
01.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Russia Seized Key Ukrainian Cities
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Russian state media began the day reporting on continued Ukraine conflict developments, including NATO discussions of preemptive strikes against Russia and alleged drone attacks in the Leningrad region. By late morning, the focus shifted to Russia's assertion of having foiled a terror plot in Crimea, with reports of a liquidated Kyiv agent. Throughout the afternoon, attention turned to the upcoming meeting between President Putin and U.S. envoy Witkoff to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. The evening saw extensive coverage from state media claiming the liberation of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) and Volchansk from Ukrainian forces, attributed to reports from Putin and Gerasimov. Independent outlets also noted the capture of Pokrovsk, while highlighting corruption charges within a Russian bank.
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The head of the alliance’s military committee says member states are studying “proactive” actions against Moscow
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04:46⇢Trump Disavows Ukraine Timelines
⌨Russian media continues to heavily feature the Ukraine conflict, with President Trump's statements regarding corruption in Ukraine (NTV.ru) and his refusal to set deadlines for Russia's conclusion of the conflict (RIA Novosti) receiving significant attention. Reports also cover the lack of concrete statements after Ukraine-US talks (Lenta.ru) and NATO's discussion of more aggressive actions and preemptive strikes against Russia (RT (Russia Today), Vesti). Separately, new laws effective December 1st (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and a drone attack in the Leningrad region are noted (TASS).
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The top US diplomat met with Kiev’s negotiators in Florida on Sunday
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
На востоке Волчанска уничтожили остатки украинского гарнизона
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The US president said Kiev’s corruption is “not helpful”
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The US senator said it is “unreasonable” to demand NATO members or nuclear weapons for Kiev
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08:19⇢Terror Plot in Crimea Foiled
⌨Russian media continues to focus on new laws effective December 1st (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta), specifically discussing changes to the utilization fee on cars and biometric data for foreigners. Concurrently, reports cover alleged Ukrainian attacks and foiled terrorist plots in Crimea (TASS, Vesti, RIA Novosti), with some outlets noting Trump's disinterest in setting deadlines for Russia regarding Ukraine (Interfax.ru).
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RIA Novosti
В Крыму ликвидировали украинского агента, пытавшегося подорвать машину офицера
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RIA Novosti
"Сгорит или увязнет". Почему новый немецкий танк не подходит для войны
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It is “unreasonable” to request NATO membership or nuclear weapons for Kiev, Lindsey Graham has said
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09:36⇢Kyiv Agent Eliminated
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with reports of Russian forces clearing parts of Krasnoarmeysk (TASS) and discussions of a new German tank's unsuitability for war (RIA Novosti). Concurrently, several outlets highlight US-Ukraine negotiations, primarily concerning territorial issues (RBC.ru, Vesti, RT (Russia Today)). Domestic news includes a powerful explosion in a Russian city (Lenta.ru) and new laws concerning foreign SIM cards (The Moscow Times) and an alleged liquidated Kyiv agent (NTV.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Пушилин рассказал о продвижении российских войск в Димитрове
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Kommersant
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The Moscow Times (English)
The measure, which runs through Sept. 14, 2026, allows Chinese citizens to enter Russia without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism or work. 1
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The measure mirrors Beijing’s recent decision to grant the same privilege to Russian nationals
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12:04⇢Putin Opens Doors to Chinese Travelers
⌨Russian media is primarily focused on President Putin's decree granting visa-free entry to Chinese citizens (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, The Moscow Times (English), RT (Russia Today), TASS). Concurrently, reports continue on US-Ukraine negotiations, with discussions about Ukraine refusing to surrender Donbas and potential rejection of NATO membership (The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Vesti).
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The measure mirrors Beijing’s recent decision to grant the same privilege to Russian nationals
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Lindsey Graham has described security proposals by Kiev’s former top military commander, Valery Zaluzhny, as “unreasonable”
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
ВС России поразили объекты украинского ТЭК
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Negotiators have reportedly discussed elections and territorial questions but have not closed gaps on security guarantees
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Trump special envoy, making his sixth visit to Russia this year, will present the president with a revised proposal to end the Ukraine war. 1
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14:14⇢Witkoff to Meet Putin Over Peace
⌨Russian media largely focuses on the upcoming meeting between President Putin and U.S. envoy Witkoff on December 2nd to discuss a revised peace plan for Ukraine (Kommersant, The Moscow Times (English)). Concurrently, state-controlled outlets report on the liberation of Kliinove in the DPR (NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure (RIA Novosti). Discussions also continue on unresolved issues in Ukraine-US peace talks (RT (Russia Today), The Moscow Times).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
МИД назвал заявление адмирала НАТО об ударах по России попыткой подорвать диалог по Украине
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The bloc could reportedly prevent Kiev from joining without forcing it to renounce its accession ambitions as part of a peace deal
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RIA Novosti
Эстония предостерегла Украину от ударов по судам в Балтийском море
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RIA Novosti
МИД Эстонии выступил с предупреждением Украине после ударов ВСУ по танкерам
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17:44⇢Ukraine Tanker Attacks Warned
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the ongoing US-Ukraine peace talks, with reports of a second meeting between Witkoff and Ukraine's delegation (RBC.ru) and discussions regarding Ukraine's potential exclusion from NATO membership (RT (Russia Today)). Additionally, the Estonian Foreign Ministry has issued warnings to Ukraine following strikes on tankers (RIA Novosti, Vesti).
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Kommersant
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Russian airlines are also expected to launch direct flights to the kingdom, according to Moscow
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
"Коалиция желающих" завершила работу над гарантиями для Украины, заявил Макрон
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RIA Novosti
МИД Эстонии выступил с предупреждением Украине после ударов ВСУ по танкерам
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19:30⇢Ukraine Escalates Oil Attacks
⌨Russian media continues its focus on Ukraine-related peace talks, with discussions between Zelensky and Witkoff/Umerov (NTV.ru) and reports of Umerov noting significant progress with the US (RBC.ru). Concurrently, Ukraine's record strikes on Russian oil facilities (The Moscow Times) and Estonia's warnings to Ukraine over tanker attacks (RIA Novosti) are highlighted, while Zelensky disputes control over Kupyansk (Vesti).
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The Moscow Times
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Kaja Kallas’ striking ignorance – or willful revisionism – is precisely why no one is taking the bloc seriously anymore
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RIA Novosti
Страны ЕС не хотят делить риски по российским активам, заявил МИД Бельгии
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Former Chief of Staff Andrey Yermak reportedly lashed out at his friend and boss as he exited the government amid a massive corruption scandal
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
ВС России освободили Красноармейск и Волчанск
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The Moscow Times
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22:31⇢Russia Seizes Key Ukrainian Cities
⌨Russian state media extensively reports on the liberation of Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk from Ukrainian forces, with multiple outlets attributing the reports to Putin and Gerasimov (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Concurrently, some independent outlets highlight corruption charges against a bank vice-president (Kommersant, The Moscow Times), while others focus on Russia's destruction of Pokrovsk (Svoboda.org).
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RIA Novosti
Путину на пункте управления СВО доложили об освобождении Красноармейска и Волчанска
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A Western-made UAV from Lithuania has crashed in a Belarusian border city, according to Minsk
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The figure represents nearly a third of all foreign assistance given to the country, Nikolay Azarov has claimed
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RIA Novosti
"Сгорит или увязнет". Почему новый немецкий танк не подходит для войны
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Defense Minister Denis Shmigal has welcomed the new pact with Norway
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