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03.01.2026

The Day of the Midnight Hammer in Caracas

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 03.01.2026.

It displays 198 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.01.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Midnight Hammer in Caracas
⌨Russian editorial priorities on January 3rd underwent a total pivot from the Ukrainian conflict to a rapid U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. The morning began with reports of localized explosions in Caracas, but by 08:00 AM, state-aligned and independent outlets synchronized around the narrative of "Operation Midnight Hammer." Editors highlighted Donald Trump’s personal order for the strikes and President Maduro’s subsequent declaration of a state of emergency.
By midday, the focus shifted to the reported abduction of Maduro and his wife by U.S. "Delta" special forces, with TASS and Vesti detailing their transport to New York on the USS Iwo Jima. Russian media amplified Moscow’s official condemnation, framing the event as a "narco-terrorist" abduction while investigating reports of internal betrayal within the Venezuelan leadership. By evening, coverage centered on Trump’s claim of a "47-second" зачистка (mopping up) and the establishment of a U.S.-led transitional administration, as business-focused outlets began calculating the potential loss of billions in Russian investments.
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Бригада теробороны ВСУ потеряла больше половины личного состава в Гуляйполе

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В Польше разразился скандал из-за новогоднего обращения Туска

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08:11 (05:11)⇢Debris Among the Khorly Ruins

⌨Russian media are shifting their focus to the aftermath of the Khorly strike, emphasizing forensic evidence of drone debris (TASS, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and rising casualties (Interfax.ru). Simultaneously, state outlets are prioritizing Tehran's warnings against US intervention (RT) and Donald Trump's semiconductor trade restrictions (RBC.ru). Domestic narratives continue to frame the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's energy output as a potential bargaining chip (Vesti).
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Пришел к Сталину с царскими наградами: как простой казак спас Кавказ

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В столице Венесуэлы прогремели взрывы

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Пришел к Сталину с царскими наградами: как простой казак спас Кавказ

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RIA Novosti

Взрывы в Каракасе. Онлайн-репортаж

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10:26 (07:26)⇢Caracas Night Shattered by Explosions

⌨Russian media outlets are prioritizing reports of multiple explosions in Caracas, Venezuela, noting power outages in residential areas (Vesti, Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Interfax.ru, Meduza). Meanwhile, state sources amplify warnings of European interference in upcoming elections (TASS) and frame domestic demographic policy through critiques of the welfare system (Komsomolskaya Pravda). The strike on Kharkiv remains a point of contention between defense ministry denials (Kommersant) and independent reports of civilian casualties (The Moscow Times).
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В Каракасе прогремели взрывы. Онлайн-репортаж

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Пришел к Сталину с царскими наградами: как простой казак спас Кавказ

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Угроза для миллионов. Какую тайну ЦРУ хранят снега Гималаев

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11:33 (08:33)⇢Steel Rain Over Caracas

⌨Russian media outlets have transitioned from reporting localized explosions to framing the events in Venezuela as a direct military intervention by the United States. State-aligned sources report that Donald Trump ordered strikes on Caracas (Lenta.ru, Meduza, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta), prompting President Maduro to declare a national state of emergency (Vesti, RT, TASS). The narrative across most platforms emphasizes American military aggression against civilian and military infrastructure (RT, RBC.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Kommersant).
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Maduro declares state of emergency

Venezuela’s government has accused the US of launching attacks on civilian and military installations across several states
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12:35 (09:35)⇢Maduro Swept Away by Steel Wings

⌨Russian media have rapidly shifted focus to the reported abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by US forces. Editorial priorities across state-aligned and independent outlets (Vesti, RT, Lenta.ru, TASS, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Meduza, Svoboda.org) now center on Donald Trump's claims of Maduro's capture following targeted airstrikes on Caracas infrastructure, including the Venezuelan parliament and Hugo Chávez's mausoleum (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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"Мы вернем отобранное". Трамп сделал решающий шаг

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14:08 (11:08)⇢Delta Shadows Seize Caracas

⌨Russian media are now focusing on the aftermath of President Maduro's reported capture by US special forces, specifically the 'Delta' unit (TASS, Interfax.ru, Meduza). Editorial priority has shifted toward interpreting the strategic motivations behind the intervention, with state-aligned outlets suggesting the US aim is to neutralize Venezuelan oil reserves rather than seize them (Vesti). Coverage highlights international condemnation of the strikes and reports the cessation of active military operations (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, NTV.ru, The Moscow Times).
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16:02 (13:02)⇢Indictments Follow the Caracas Abduction

⌨Russian editors have pivoted to legal framing following the reported abduction of Nicolás Maduro. State media and independent outlets are now detailing formal U.S. indictments involving narcotics and weapons charges (Vesti, RT, Lenta.ru, TASS, Meduza). Narrative focus includes the capture of Maduro's wife and Moscow's demand for diplomatic clarity (NTV.ru), while some outlets emphasize the speed of the military operation (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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18:01 (15:01)⇢Maduro Under American Gavel

⌨Russian media are now shifting focus from the military operation to its legal and diplomatic aftermath following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Outlets report his transfer to the U.S. to face narcotics charges (The Moscow Times, RT, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). State-aligned sources emphasize themes of internal betrayal (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while the Foreign Ministry officially denies the presence of the Venezuelan Vice-President in Russia (Vesti).
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19:57 (16:57)⇢The Captive Eagle in Caracas

⌨Russian media are currently analyzing the fallout from Nicolás Maduro's capture, with editors highlighting Donald Trump’s assertion that the U.S. will oversee Venezuela’s transition (TASS, RBC.ru, Meduza, Lenta.ru). State-aligned sources focus on the Foreign Ministry's demand for the leader's release (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, The Moscow Times), while others investigate allegations of betrayal within Maduro’s inner circle (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru).
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22:10 (19:10)⇢The Forty-Seven Second Hammer

⌨Russian media are now dissecting Donald Trump's detailed account of 'Operation Midnight Hammer,' highlighting his claims of a 47-second execution (Kommersant, TASS, NTV.ru). While state outlets amplify Trump's 'narco-terrorist' accusations against Maduro (Lenta.ru, RT), business-focused and independent press warn of billions in lost Russian investments (The Moscow Times) and potential regional instability following the US-led takeover (Svoboda.org).
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"Страна под нашим контролем". Трамп рассказал, что ждет Венесуэлу

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