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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 09.01.2025.
It displays 190 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
09.01.2025 ⇢ The Day Armenia Turned West
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Armenia's government approval of EU accession legislation dominated Russian media coverage, with Moscow's response evolving from initial diplomatic statements to direct warnings about EAEU membership incompatibility. Morning reports focused on overnight interception of 15 Ukrainian drones across three regions, while Trump team's 100-day conflict resolution timeline generated extensive commentary.
Putin's first 2025 government meeting centered on criticism of Black Sea oil spill response, ordering creation of emergency headquarters and development of plans to raise two sunken tankers. By evening, drone attacks targeted Voronezh region, while EU aviation authorities recommended avoiding Russian airspace over Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Chad palace attack aftermath, FSB claims of prevented Trans-Siberian railway sabotage, and reports of Tigran Keosayan's clinical death provided background to main developments.
09.01.2025
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Симоньян: Тигран Кеосаян находится в коме после клинической смерти
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Military brass had no interest in investigating alleged war crimes by the SAS, an inquiry has heard
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RIA Novosti
Трамп не пойдет на уступки Путину в вопросе Украины, заявил Келлог
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00:20⇢Firefighters Fall in Engels
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover new drone attacks on Belgorod and Engels, with debris damaging residential areas (Izvestia, NTV). Two firefighters are reported dead in Engels following Ukrainian drone strikes (NTV). International coverage focuses on Trump's position on Ukraine (RIA, Meduza), with Scholz responding to Trump's comments about Greenland. Meanwhile, reports indicate record-high alcohol sales in Russia (Svoboda).
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He was detained hours before President-elect Trump entered the Rotunda to pay respects to the late Jimmy Carter
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West Jerusalem’s “unlawful actions” pose a direct threat to Syria’s territorial integrity, Russia’s UN envoy has warned
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The US president-elect is committed to finding a “equitable and fair” solution, Keith Kellogg said
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RIA Novosti
Байден объявил режим масштабного бедствия в Калифорнии
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05:16⇢Trump's Hundred Days Promise
⌨Russian newspapers focus heavily on Trump's Ukraine policy, with his special envoy suggesting the conflict could end within 100 days of Trump taking office (RT, Interfax, RBC). Georgia criticizes EU Parliament resolutions as potentially escalating conflict with Russia (Gazeta). Russian military reports repelling Ukrainian counterattacks in Kursk region (Izvestia), while California faces major disaster declaration (RIA).
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Many properties in the elite Pacific Palisades area have been destroyed in the blaze
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 15 украинских беспилотников
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07:41⇢Fifteen Drones Fall Silent
⌨Russian papers report on overnight shooting down of 15 Ukrainian drones across three regions (RIA, TASS, Vesti). FSB claims to have prevented a Ukrainian-ordered sabotage attempt on the Trans-Siberian railway (RBC). Meanwhile, coverage continues of an armed attack on the presidential palace in Chad, with reports of 18 attackers killed (Gazeta, NTV). A major corruption case develops as authorities move to seize billion-ruble worth of bitcoin from Russia's largest-ever bribe taker (Lenta).
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Many properties in the elite Pacific Palisades area have been destroyed in the blaze
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RIA Novosti
ВС Турции привели в боевую готовность из-за возможной операции в Сирии, пишут СМИ
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Radio Liberty
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10:05⇢Trump's Hundred Days Promise
⌨Russian media extensively cover Trump team's statements on Ukraine, with claims of a 100-day timeline to resolve the conflict (Lenta, Moscow Times, Interfax). New developments include Ukrainian drone attacks on Krasnodar region (Izvestia) and Turkish military alert over potential Syria operation (RIA). Notable domestic news includes first remote sentencing of 50 foreign fighters in Ukrainian forces (TASS) and discovery of fraud schemes targeting government services portal (Vesti).
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The Ukrainian leader believes he will win the next election only if unchallenged by General Valery Zaluzhny, Telegraf reports
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RIA Novosti
Курахово было сопоставимо по значимости для ВСУ с Авдеевкой и Угледаром, заявил Пушилин
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The possibility of a US attack on Denmark’s autonomous territory is “a highly theoretical issue,” Brussels has said
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RIA Novosti
В Приднестровье из-за отсутствия отопления начали гибнуть люди
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11:41⇢Armenia Takes EU Path
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Armenia's government approving legislation to begin EU accession process (Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta, Meduza). Other significant coverage includes Pentagon chief's assessment of Russia's advantages in Ukraine (Izvestia) and reports of casualties in Transnistria due to heating system failures (RIA). Putin's transfer of Universal Beverage assets to state property management agency receives attention (TASS).
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The end of the Ukraine conflict will allow foreign investors to return to the market, the legendary investor says
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The Moscow Times (English)
Wednesday’s attack comes as Moscow has ramped up its strikes on Ukraine since the beginning of the winter. 2
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные поразили инфраструктуру украинских военных аэродромов
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The Moscow Times
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Claudia Sheinbaum has suggested renaming the US as ‘Mexican America’
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13:42⇢Armenia Splits Between East and West
⌨Russian newspapers heavily cover Armenia's EU accession bid, with multiple reports on government approval (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, RBC). The Kremlin responds through Peskov, noting the impossibility of simultaneous EU and EAEU membership. Military operations continue, with reports of strikes on Ukrainian airfields (RIA) and casualties in Zaporizhzhia (Moscow Times). An Iranian general's critique of Russian military operations in Syria (Meduza) adds new dimension to Middle East coverage.
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Claudia Sheinbaum has suggested renaming the US as ‘Mexican America’
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Russia has described the US president-elect’s plan as “eccentric” and “totally unworkable”
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные поразили соединения семи бригад ВСУ в Курской области
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The Moscow Times (English)
Saratov region Governor Roman Busargin said that emergency services were continuing to battle the fire more than 24 hours after the drone strike. 2
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В Анапе песок с мазутом просеивают через «дуршлаг», волонтерам помогает Анна Семенович, а туроператоры строят положительные прогнозы на сезон
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В Турции нашли пропавшую 10 дней назад 23-летнюю россиянку
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Karol Nawrocki says Kiev does not deserve to be part of either group until it takes responsibility for WWII-era massacres
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Зенитчики в Горловке нанесли на броню ЗРК надпись «За погибших ангелов Донбасса»
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15:34⇢Armenia's EU Bid Meets Kremlin Wall
⌨Russian newspapers report extensively on Armenia's EU bid developments, with new coverage of public reaction (Gazeta) and Kremlin's continued opposition to dual EU-EAEU membership. Military news focuses on a deadly oil depot fire in Saratov following Ukrainian drone strikes (Moscow Times), and fighting near Gorlovka (Komsomolskaya Pravda). A Polish presidential candidate's stance against Ukraine's NATO membership adds new dimension to the international discussion (RT).
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RIA Novosti
Путин поручил Минстрою держать на контроле питьевое водоснабжение
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
На новый нацпроект в сфере ЖКХ выделят 4,5 триллиона рублей
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с правительством новые нацпроекты
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A country that is unable to account for a very brutal crime committed against 120,000 people cannot be part of international alliances, Karol Nawrocki has said
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RIA Novosti
"Не по бумагам". Путин рассказал, как будет оценивать работу над нацпроектами
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Radio Liberty
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17:02⇢Putin Slams Black Sea Spill Response
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Putin's response to an oil spill in the Black Sea and Kuban region, with multiple sources reporting his criticism of authorities' handling and order to establish a response headquarters (TASS, NTV, Kommersant, Izvestia, Vesti). New military developments include US announcing $500M aid package to Ukraine (RBC) and discussions about German Lynx BMPs' effectiveness (Gazeta). Moscow Times reports on alleged Kremlin plans regarding Belarus post-war integration.
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RIA Novosti
"Вернутся не все". Киев обратился к украинцам с отчаянной просьбой
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The billionaire has been discussing a plan to tank the PM’s popularity, sources have told the newspaper
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Russia will maintain its presence in the Arctic and is interested in peace and stability in the region, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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RIA Novosti
Штурмовики захватили позиции ВСУ в районе Тернов в ДНР
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19:17⇢Putin Slams Black Sea Cleanup
⌨Russian newspapers focus heavily on Putin's criticism of the Black Sea oil spill response (Lenta, KP, NTV), with multiple sources reporting his dissatisfaction with cleanup efforts. New developments include Zelensky's call for foreign troops deployment (Meduza) and Trump's reported reconsideration of Ukraine conflict approach (RBC, FT). State media consumption shows significant decline (Moscow Times), while diplomatic tension rises over Azerbaijan president insult incident (Gazeta).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The group's new album — a collection of anti-war tracks — was swiftly blocked in Russia upon its release. 7
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Russia will maintain its presence in the Arctic and is interested in peace and stability in the region, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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21:08⇢Armenia's EU Path Splits EAEU
⌨Russian media extensively cover Armenia's potential EU membership, with multiple sources reporting Moscow's interpretation of this as effectively leaving the EAEU (TASS, Izvestia). New developments include allegations about Assad's wife's connections to British intelligence (Gazeta), and Trump's Greenland acquisition proposal receiving Kremlin response (RT). Coverage continues of Jimmy Carter's funeral attended by five presidents (Meduza), while anti-war Russian rappers face album ban (Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Американист Мирзаян: России был бы выгоден переход Гренландии к США
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин: для минимизации ущерба от разлива мазута в Черном море пока делается мало
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RIA Novosti
Россия расценит обсуждение проекта вхождения Армении в ЕС как начало выхода из ЕАЭС
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stressed the need for a dialogue, his spokesman, Dmitry Peskov has said
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23:09⇢Putin Orders Sunken Tankers Raised
⌨Russian media heavily cover Putin's criticism of the Black Sea oil spill cleanup efforts, with multiple sources reporting his order to develop a plan for raising two sunken tankers (Gazeta, Interfax, KP). New developments include reports of drones being shot down near Voronezh (RBC, TASS, Vesti), and continued coverage of Armenia's potential EU membership being viewed as exit from EAEU (Meduza, RIA). The Kremlin signals openness to contact from Trump (RT).
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