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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 08.02.2026.
It displays 103 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Alekseyev Investigation
⌨Russian editorial priorities on February 8 transitioned from the immediate impact of the Ukrainian power grid collapse to the forensic and diplomatic aftermath of the assassination attempt on GRU General Vladimir Alekseyev. Morning headlines were dominated by the extradition of the primary suspect from Dubai to Russia, with state media emphasizing his Ukrainian origins and the arrest of accomplices. By midday, the narrative integrated high-level diplomacy as President Putin personally thanked the UAE leadership for their cooperation in the capture.
Simultaneously, a humanitarian crisis developed in Belgorod, where editors highlighted the evacuation of 80,000 residents following a total failure of the heating system during freezing temperatures. In the afternoon, a secondary domestic focus emerged regarding the reported suicide of billionaire Sergey Galitsky’s ex-wife in detention. By evening, the focus shifted to the Union State, as media reported on a phone call between Putin and Lukashenko to coordinate a "military response" to perceived European aggression.
Simultaneously, a humanitarian crisis developed in Belgorod, where editors highlighted the evacuation of 80,000 residents following a total failure of the heating system during freezing temperatures. In the afternoon, a secondary domestic focus emerged regarding the reported suicide of billionaire Sergey Galitsky’s ex-wife in detention. By evening, the focus shifted to the Union State, as media reported on a phone call between Putin and Lukashenko to coordinate a "military response" to perceived European aggression.
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The Hungarian prime minister has slammed Kiev for pushing a ban on Russian energy supplies
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06:05 (03:05)⇢Darkness Covers the Ukrainian Grid
⌨Russian editorial priorities are centered on the collapse of the Ukrainian power grid following strikes that disconnected all nuclear power plants (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Concurrently, state media highlights the defensive readiness of the Union State following 'Zapad' exercises (TASS) and continues to emphasize cross-border attacks in Belgorod and Bryansk (Kommersant, Interfax.ru, NTV.ru).
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The suspect allegedly stated that he would shoot the US vice president during a trip to Ohio
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RIA Novosti
На Сумском направлении уничтожили командный пункт 711-й бригады ВСУ
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The opening of the Winter Olympics was followed by protesters and railway sabotage
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RIA Novosti
В Сумской области уничтожили командный пункт 711-й бригады ВСУ
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The White House has reportedly accused Maria Corina Machado of undermining national security goals
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Исполнителя покушения на генерала Алексеева задержали при содействии правоохранительных органов ОАЭ
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
"Все, что от него осталось". Как мирные жители спасаются от ВСУ
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10:04 (07:04)⇢The Dubai Extradition of Alekseyev's Hunter
⌨Russian editorial priority has shifted to the apprehension of suspects in the General Alekseyev assassination attempt. Outlets report the main perpetrator's arrest in Dubai and subsequent extradition, alongside the detention of an accomplice (TASS, Vesti, Meduza, Interfax.ru). Concurrently, state media focuses on civilian plight in Donbas and drone defense (RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda), while independent sources continue tracking Ukrainian power outages (Svoboda.org, The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
"Гнилые стены в наследство": как коллекторы воскрешают долги умерших
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The Moscow Times
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Jack Lang, the president of the Arab World Institute, is under investigation over alleged “aggravated tax fraud laundering”
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RIA Novosti
Мария Захарова: Россия борется с искажением истории Второй мировой войны
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times (English)
A suspected accomplice was arrested in Moscow, while another escaped to Ukraine, the FSB security service said. 1
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13:32 (10:32)⇢The Dubai Extradition of Alekseyev's Hunter
⌨Russian media focus shifted to the capture of the suspect in the assassination attempt on GRU General Alekseyev. Editors emphasize his arrest in Dubai and extradition to Russia, highlighting his Ukrainian origin despite holding a Russian passport (TASS, RBC.ru, NTV.ru, Meduza, Kommersant, The Moscow Times). Concurrently, sources report on the freezing conditions in Belgorod following strikes that left 80,000 residents without heat (Svoboda.org, The Moscow Times).
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The crises have paralyzed growth and resulted in a significant GDP shortfall, the German Economic Institute has said
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RIA Novosti
ГП подала иск о передаче операторов систем бронирования авиабилетов в собственность государству
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RIA Novosti
ГП подала иск о передаче операторов систем бронирования авиабилетов в собственность государства
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Путин поблагодарил президента ОАЭ за помощь с поимкой исполнителя покушения на генерала Алексеева
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RIA Novosti
Мария Захарова: Россия борется с искажением истории Второй мировой войны
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Экс-жена миллиардера Галицкого Алия покончила с собой
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Пенсионер в Макеевке ДНР создал приют, где спасает обездоленных мурзиков
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17:32 (14:32)⇢The General's Stalkers in the Net
⌨Russian media are currently focused on the investigative details of the assassination attempt on General Alekseyev. Editors emphasize the apprehension of accomplices, the suspect's extradition from Dubai, and the identities of female collaborators linked to Ukraine (Lenta.ru, Vesti, NTV.ru, Meduza, Interfax.ru, TASS). While state outlets frame the attack as a Kyiv-directed terrorist act (TASS), critical voices document military desertions to Kazakhstan (Svoboda.org).
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Vladimir Alekseyev, a senior GRU official, was shot three times in the back in Moscow on Friday
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The chance for peace between Moscow and Kiev was lost in 2022 due to the meddling of the then-British prime minister, Andrej Babis has said
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times
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Путин и Лукашенко провели телефонный разговор
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Лукашенко обсудили международную повестку дня и двусторонние отношения
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Kommersant
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21:10 (18:10)⇢Union State Diplomacy Resumes
⌨Russian editorial attention has pivoted to high-level diplomacy following a telephone call between Vladimir Putin and Aleksandr Lukashenko. State outlets emphasize the upcoming Supreme State Council meeting and the coordination of international agendas (Lenta.ru, TASS, RIA Novosti). Simultaneously, the security narrative persists as media track the judicial processing and additional suspects involved in the assassination attempt on GRU General Vladimir Alekseyev (Meduza, Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times).
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The attempted assassination of a high-ranking Russian general is an attempt to sabotage talks and extend the Kiev regime’s stay in power
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The Moscow Times
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