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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 04.02.2025.
It displays 177 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.02.2025 ⇢ 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.
04.02.2025
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RIA Novosti
США возобновили поставки оружия Украине, передает Reuters
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Георгий Остапкович: Торговые войны могут привести к мировому финансовому кризису
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Ульяна Скойбеда рассказывает о судьбе школьниц, родивших детей в 11-13 лет
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RIA Novosti
Польские власти планируют получить несколько объектов российской недвижимости
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RIA Novosti
В ДНР уничтожили пункт управления беспилотниками ВСУ
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05:33⇢Moscow Talks While Trump Trades
⌨Russian newspapers heavily report on two developments: Trump's proposal to exchange military aid for Ukraine's rare earth metals (RT, Gazeta, RBC, Reuters), and Russia's Foreign Ministry indicating readiness for Ukraine negotiations (MID, TASS, Vesti, Lenta). Military operations continue with reports of a Ukrainian drone control point being destroyed in DNR (RIA) and intelligence operations near Soledar (Izvestia).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Экономист Ольга Панина: массовый переход врачей и учителей в курьеры – это миф
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремели взрывы
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Задержан еще один боевик ВСУ, убивавший мирных граждан в Русском Поречном
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The Canadian PM has confirmed duties suspension for at least 30 days following a similar pact between Mexico and the US earlier in the day
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сергей Лавров обвинил администрацию Трампа в «ковбойских наскоках» на ООН
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RIA Novosti
Китай введет ответные меры на американские пошлины
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08:37⇢Beijing Slaps Oil Tariffs Back at Trump
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover China's retaliatory tariffs on US oil, coal, and LNG imports (Kommersant, RBC, RIA). Military headlines focus on Ukraine operations, with reports of intercepting a Neptune missile over Azov Sea (NTV, Vesti) and assault operations near Krasnoarmeysk (Izvestia). A notable revelation surfaces about Russian hacker Petr Levashov being an FBI agent (Gazeta), while Trump ties Ukraine military aid to rare earth metals supply (Interfax).
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has openly criticized the UN-based order as “obsolete” and “undesirable” to Washington’s interests
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Beijing has announced its own duties and has imposed export restrictions on key minerals
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11:17⇢Beijing's Energy Counter-Punch
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover China's retaliatory tariffs on US energy imports, including oil, coal, and LNG (Interfax, Kommersant, Moscow Times, RT, RBC). Scholz criticizes Trump's demand for rare earth metals from Ukraine in exchange for aid (Meduza). New developments include Russia's establishment of an mRNA technology center (Izvestia) and reported casualties from an attack on a school bus in Russian-controlled territory (Vesti). AZAL crash report is expected soon (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
Турция намерена создать авиабазы в Сирии
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There has been a significant increase in container movement via the International North-South Transport Corridor, an Indian government report shows
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле отреагировали на планы Трампа обменять помощь США на украинские ресурсы
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The Moscow Times (English)
“One reason for this may be the occurrence of many casualties, but the exact details are still being monitored,” South Korea’s spy agency said. 1
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The announcement comes as trade tensions are rising in light of US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose tariffs on Chinese goods.
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The Moscow Times
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13:24⇢Trump's Aid Returns with Price Tag
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Trump's renewed military aid to Ukraine, with debates over his proposal to exchange aid for resources (Moscow Times, RBC, RIA, TASS, Vesti). Military updates include Russia reporting intercepted Ukrainian drones and a Neptune missile (NTV), Ukrainian troop transfers (Meduza), and border clashes in Kursk region (Izvestia). Domestic coverage focuses on the Central Bank's digital ruble implementation (Gazeta) and changes to military medical examination criteria (Lenta).
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The US president’s request for rare-earth minerals in exchange for aid is “very selfish,” the chancellor has said
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле назвали слова Трампа об украинских ресурсах призывом к Киеву покупать помощь
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RIA Novosti
Подрыв в ЖК "Алые паруса" мог совершить террорист-смертник, сообщил источник
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RIA Novosti
"С этим еще не сталкивались". Что начинается в Курской области
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The Moscow Times (English)
Trump says he can drive down prices to force the Kremlin to end its war on Ukraine. But Arab states may be reluctant to comply. 5
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15:49⇢Moscow Bomber Strikes Alye Parusa
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover a suicide bombing at the Alye Parusa residential complex in Moscow (Interfax, RBC, Izvestia, Vesti). Trump's demands for rare earth minerals from Ukraine in exchange for military aid draw criticism from German Chancellor Scholz, who calls it "very selfish" (RT). Multiple sources report Russian strikes on Izyum city council, with varying casualty counts (Meduza, Moscow Times). Poland's attempts to seize Russian diplomatic property prompt Kremlin response warnings (Kommersant).
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The first phase of the clinical program in Uganda involves contacts of a nurse who died in the latest outbreak, according to the WHO
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Eighty years after Yalta, here’s why it can’t be repeated
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RIA Novosti
Украина заявила о готовности обсуждать проведение выборов с США
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RIA Novosti
Посол Украины заявила о готовности Киева обсуждать с США проведение выборов
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Atrocities that happen on the inconvenient side of the barricades must not be swept under the rug
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18:45⇢Kazakhstan Opens AZAL Crash Files
⌨Russian newspapers focus on three main developments: Kazakhstan's preliminary report on the AZAL plane crash (Kommersant, Lenta, TASS, Vesti), Lavrov's statements comparing Gaza and Ukraine civilian casualties (Komsomolskaya Pravda), and Ukraine's ambassador signaling readiness to discuss elections with the US (RBC, RIA). Military updates include Tu-95MS strategic bombers conducting planned flights over the Barents and Norwegian seas (Izvestia).
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RIA Novosti
"С этим еще не сталкивались". Что начинается в Курской области
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The Moscow Times
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Russia will hold the Intervision Song Contest later this year, according to an order signed by the president
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The Hungarian prime minister has said his nation is ready for Donald Trump’s presidency despite the EU’s fears of a trade war
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Science Advances: на глубине 5км обнаружена экосистема, живущая по своим законам
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Лавров: в Газе за год погибло больше мирных жителей, чем за 10 лет украинского конфликта
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Казахстан опубликовал предварительный отчет о крушении самолета под Актау
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The Moscow Times (English)
The preliminary report published by Kazakh authorities did not identify the reason why the plane went off course. 2
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20:22⇢AZAL Crash: External Impact Found
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Kazakhstan's preliminary report on the AZAL plane crash, revealing external damage to the aircraft's body (Moscow Times, TASS, Interfax, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, RBC, Lenta). New developments include Lavrov comparing Trump's "America First" to Hitler's rhetoric (RT), and Syria's new leadership proposing to replace Russian military bases with Turkish ones (Moscow Times). Zelensky acknowledges Trump's request for rare earth metals in exchange for aid (Meduza).
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A foreign policy based on exceptionalism risks undermining the global order, the Russian foreign minister has said
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The Moscow Times
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About ten people have reportedly been killed in the town of Orebro
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RIA Novosti
В Херсоне прогремели взрывы
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23:09⇢Zelensky's Nuclear Ultimatum
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover two main stories: Zelensky's request for nuclear weapons if NATO membership is denied (Meduza, Moscow Times, TASS, Vesti), with Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova calling him "maniacal." Kazakhstan's investigation into the AZAL plane crash reveals through-and-through damage and implementation of the "Carpet" plan (Gazeta, Kommersant, Interfax). International coverage includes multiple casualties in a Swedish mass shooting in Orebro (RT) and Trump's renewal of "maximum pressure" on Iran (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
США вышли из Совета ООН по правам человека и БАПОР
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RIA Novosti
США вышли из Совета ООН по правам человека
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