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06.02.2026

The Day of the Alekseyev Assassination Attempt

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 06.02.2026.

It displays 142 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

06.02.2026The Day of the Alekseyev Assassination Attempt
The early morning news was dominated by a retaliatory strike on Belgorod and the arrival of prisoners from the Abu Dhabi exchange. However, editorial focus shifted abruptly at 07:38 AM following a coordinated report of an assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy head of the GRU, in Moscow. State and independent media prioritized details of the general’s survival against a "female hitman," while the Kremlin confirmed President Putin was being briefed.
By early afternoon, editors balanced the security breach with diplomatic messaging. State outlets framed the ongoing Abu Dhabi talks as "constructive yet difficult" and signaled openness to the "Trump Route" infrastructure plan. This narrative competed with reports of a 2-trillion-ruble budget deficit and the announcement of the EU’s 20th sanctions package targeting the "shadow fleet."
By evening, the focus transitioned toward state-led nationalization of the Leonardo booking system and dismissals of Western skepticism regarding the Alekseyev attack.
06.02.2026
03:08
RIA Novosti

Британские офицеры действуют на Украине под прикрытием

03:08 (00:08 in your timezone)
03:57
05:07
05:14
RIA Novosti

В Запорожской области взяли в плен группу боевиков ВСУ

05:14 (02:14 in your timezone)
05:14

05:57 (02:57)Nuclear Shadows Over the Island of Liberty

Russian editors are pivoting toward the intensifying Caribbean friction, highlighting the UN's warning of a humanitarian collapse in Cuba due to the US blockade (RT, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Concurrently, the collapse of nuclear diplomacy remains a priority as state media frames Donald Trump's rejection of the New START treaty as a precursor to a new, potentially broader strategic agreement (Lenta.ru, Interfax.ru).
06:51
RIA Novosti

ВСУ сосредоточили в Сумской области рекордное количество расчетов БПЛА

06:51 (03:51 in your timezone)
07:39
07:46
08:19
RIA Novosti

ВСУ сосредоточили рекордное количество расчетов БПЛА в Сумской области

08:19 (05:19 in your timezone)
09:05

09:07 (06:07)The Soldiers Return to the Motherland

Russian media is currently prioritizing the physical and strategic realities of the ongoing conflict. State-aligned outlets are emphasizing the humanitarian and morale-boosting aspects of prisoner and civilian returns (TASS, NTV.ru), while military reporting focuses on defensive successes against drone swarms and Ukrainian positioning (Vesti, RIA Novosti, Interfax.ru). Simultaneously, a critical technical debate has emerged regarding the Russian military's reliance on and potential loss of Starlink capabilities (Meduza).
10:38
RIA Novosti

В Москве совершили покушение на высокопоставленного сотрудника Минобороны

10:38 (07:38 in your timezone)

11:34 (08:34)A General Bleeds in Moscow

Russian media is focused on the assassination attempt against Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy head of the GRU, in Moscow. State agencies and independent outlets alike are prioritizing this breach of security (TASS, Vesti, Meduza, Kommersant, RBC.ru, Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, Interfax.ru). This shift follows earlier reporting on the rising cost of living and forced military recruitment (The Moscow Times, Svoboda.org).
11:46
12:27
RIA Novosti

США вынудили Китай принять непростое решение

12:27 (09:27 in your timezone)

13:51 (10:51)The General Fights Back

Russian media focuses on the details of the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow, with state and independent outlets highlighting the involvement of a female hitman and the general's survival (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, Svoboda.org). Concurrently, state media shifts toward diplomatic progress, framing the Abu Dhabi negotiations as complex but constructive while signaling readiness for the 'Trump Route' infrastructure initiative (TASS, NTV.ru, Vesti).
14:25
14:32
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил с Ткачевым развитие туризма, сельского хозяйства и строительство дорог

14:32 (11:32 in your timezone)
14:32
14:38
14:38
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has accused the Western authorities of covering up global child trafficking linked to the late sex offender
14:38 (11:38 in your timezone)
14:45
RIA Novosti

США вынудили Китай принять непростое решение

14:45 (11:45 in your timezone)
15:19
16:13
RIA Novosti

Путин провел оперативное совещание с постоянными членами Совбеза

16:13 (13:13 in your timezone)
16:20
16:20
RIA Novosti

США вынудили Китай принять непростое решение

16:20 (13:20 in your timezone)

16:22 (13:22)Military Intelligence Shadow Falls in Moscow

Russian media across the political spectrum continues to prioritize the assassination attempt on GRU Deputy Chief Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow, focusing on his critical condition and the Kremlin's acknowledgment of the event (Meduza, The Moscow Times, RBC.ru, Kommersant, Interfax.ru). Simultaneously, state-aligned outlets have pivoted toward geopolitical framing, highlighting the 'soft' nature of the current Cold War and blaming Western authorities for covering up international scandals (Vesti, RT, RIA Novosti).
17:16
19:03

20:09 (17:09)The Intelligence Shadow Lengthens

Russian editors are increasingly preoccupied with a purge or targeting of state officials following the assassination attempt on GRU Deputy Chief Vladimir Alekseyev (Meduza, The Moscow Times, Lenta.ru). While state outlets focus on diplomatic logistics regarding the OSCE meeting in Switzerland (Vesti, TASS) and criticize European energy policies (RT), independent and business-oriented media are highlighting a severe 2-trillion-ruble budget deficit and new EU sanctions targeting oil shipments (The Moscow Times, Kommersant, Interfax.ru).
20:36
RIA Novosti

Песков анонсировал новый раунд переговоров по Украине

20:36 (17:36 in your timezone)
20:58

23:11 (20:11)Nationalization of the Leonardo System

Russian editorial priorities have shifted toward the assertive state-led nationalization of the Leonardo airline booking system (Meduza, RBC.ru, Kommersant). While the assassination attempt on General Alekseyev remains a critical background narrative (The Moscow Times), state outlets have begun emphasizing a new round of Ukraine negotiations announced by Peskov (RIA Novosti) and dismissing personnel evacuation concerns in Cuba (TASS).
23:39
RIA Novosti

Госдеп одобрил продажу Киеву запчастей для военного оборудования

23:39 (20:39 in your timezone)
23:55
The app’s features such as infinite scroll and autoplay push users into “autopilot” mode, regulators have claimed
23:55 (20:55 in your timezone)