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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 09.12.2024.
It displays 154 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
09.12.2024 ⇢ The Day Assad Found Shelter
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The morning brought confirmation that Putin personally approved Assad's asylum in Moscow, following yesterday's Syrian regime collapse. Kremlin spokesman Peskov detailed asylum arrangements while avoiding commitments about future meetings between Putin and Assad.
By midday, Syrian opposition forces guaranteed safety of Russian military bases in Latakia and Tartus provinces, while Moscow sought Turkish assistance for troop evacuation. State Duma officials issued warnings about protecting bases, while FSB announced arrests of 11 people in international call center fraud network.
Evening coverage shifted to Israeli strikes on Syrian air defense systems near Latakia, while Syrian government formally announced readiness to transfer power. Throughout the day, Russian state media maintained parallel coverage of claimed advances in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and Heroes of Russia medal ceremonies, attempting to project stability amid Syrian developments.
09.12.2024
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The former Syrian president has been granted asylum in Russia, Kremlin sources say
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The unfolding events show the West’s willingness to use any means to achieve its strategic objectives and retain global supremacy
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли удар в районе бывшей ракетной базы в Винницкой области
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03:07⇢Moscow Opens Gates To Assad
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Assad's arrival in Moscow with his family seeking asylum (Meduza, TASS, Izvestia). New developments include Ukraine's discussion of a $20 billion, 40-year credit line using frozen Russian assets (Gazeta), and Trump's statement that he cannot fully guarantee ending the Ukraine conflict (Lenta). Russian military reports strikes in Vinnytsia region (RIA), while the Central Bank dismisses rumors about cash elimination or denomination (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Из загоревшейся в Кузбассе шахты вышли на поверхность все горняки
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RIA Novosti
Израиль впервые за полвека вторгся на территорию Сирии, сообщила NYT
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
ФСБ накрыла международную сеть мошеннических кол-центров
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Unlike the US, Russia “does not betray its friends,” Mikhail Ulyanov has said
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RIA Novosti
Зеленский хочет прекращения огня и заключения мира, заявил Трамп
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The capture of Damascus by militants was a “fundamental act of justice,” the outgoing US president claims
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09:41⇢Biden Claims Assad's Fall
⌨The newspapers extensively report on two major developments. First, Biden welcomes regime change in Syria while Israel enters Syrian territory for the first time in 50 years (Gazeta, Moscow Times, NTV). Second, FSB announces arrests of 11 people in international call center fraud network allegedly linked to former Georgian defense minister, with 100,000 victims across 50 countries (FSB, Interfax, Meduza, Vesti). Multiple sources report Trump's statement about Zelensky's willingness to negotiate peace (Lenta, RBC, RIA).
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RIA Novosti
Город Манбидж перешел под контроль "Сирийской национальной армии", пишет Anadolu
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The Biden administration supplied as many weapons to Kiev as possible, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has claimed
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The Biden administration supplied as many weapons to Kiev as possible, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has claimed
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Gazprom has said it expects supplies to Beijing to reach full capacity ahead of schedule
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11:49⇢Opposition Takes Latakia
⌨The newspapers extensively report on opposition forces taking control of Latakia province, where Russian military bases are located (Gazeta, Meduza, NTV). Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs promises efforts for Middle East peace (Izvestia), while Russia transfers bodies of prisoners who died in Il-76 crash to Ukraine (RBC). Gazprom reports record gas exports to China (RT). A Crimean resident receives 15-year sentence for sharing military information with Ukraine (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удары по логистической инфраструктуре ВСУ
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The Ukrainian leader previously questioned the US president-elect’s ability to end the conflict between Kiev and Moscow
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The Ukrainian leader previously questioned the US president-elect’s ability to end the conflict between Kiev and Moscow
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13:18⇢Moscow Juggles Assad's Asylum and Syrian Bases
⌨The newspapers extensively report on developments following Assad's arrival in Moscow. Putin personally approved Assad's asylum (Meduza, TASS, Peskov), while Syrian opposition forces guarantee safety of Russian military bases (Moscow Times, Interfax). State Duma officials issue warnings about protecting Russian bases in Syria (Gazeta, Kommersant). In parallel coverage, Russian forces report strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure (Izvestia, RIA).
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There is no meeting scheduled between the two men, Dmitry Peskov says
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The Moscow Times (English)
"As for President Assad's whereabouts, I've got nothing to tell you," Putin's spokesman said. 2
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска поразили базу ремонта техники ВСУ в Харьковской области
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Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said it is too early to discuss the status of Moscow’s presence in the country after the fall of Damascus
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В России упало производство слабоалкогольных напитков
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The incident took place ahead of ‘Kyiv Queer Talk’ organized by ‘KyivPride’, a group that promotes gay rights
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
9 декабря Россия отмечает День Героев Отечества
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14:53⇢Syria Splits While Assad Shelters
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Russia's handling of the Syrian situation, as Moscow confirms Putin personally granted Assad asylum (Moscow Times, NTV, Meduza). Officials discuss securing Russian military bases in Syria (Kommersant, TASS, Interfax), while media speculates about Syria potentially splitting into several new states (Gazeta). In parallel, Putin commemorates Heroes of the Fatherland Day, praising special military operation participants (Vesti, Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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The stealth frigate Tushil, built in a Kaliningrad shipyard, is the first of four such vessels ordered by New Delhi
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска ударили в районе двух сел в Запорожской области, где закрепились ВСУ
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A $4 billion deal is set to bolster the country’s air defense infrastructure amid regional security challenges
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удар в районе двух сел в Запорожской области, где закрепились ВСУ
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удары в районе двух сел в Запорожской области, где закрепились ВСУ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин наградил медалями «Золотая звезда» Героев России
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Yoon Suk Yeol is reportedly under criminal investigation over last week’s brief imposition of martial law
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The Moscow Times (English)
The request comes on the heels of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad resigning his post and fleeing the country for Moscow. 1
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин наградил медалями «Золотая звезда» Героев России
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RIA Novosti
Взявшая власть в Сирии оппозиция намерена распустить все вооруженные группы
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16:53⇢Assad's Exit Echoes Through Moscow
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Syrian developments, as opposition forces announce plans to dissolve armed groups (RIA), while Russia seeks Turkish assistance in evacuating military personnel (Moscow Times). Putin announces creation of demographic policy council (Izvestia) and transfers beverage company assets to state property (TASS). Reports emerge of Ukrainian attempts to attack Crimean Bridge using Polish boats (Lenta), while South Korean president faces travel restrictions amid martial law investigation (RT).
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The government’s rapid fall is evidence of its unpopularity among the people and army, the diplomat has said
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RIA Novosti
Путин присвоил заместителям министра обороны Евкурову и Горемыкину новые звания
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19:25⇢Defense Deputies Rise to General
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Russian military administration changes, with Putin promoting defense deputies Evkurov and Goremykin to Army General rank (RBC, RIA). Coverage continues of Syrian developments, with RT analyzing Iran's changing regional role and Moscow Times reporting on Russian attempts to maintain military presence. In parallel, Russian media reports on semiconductor imports through Hong Kong (Moscow Times) and actor Yury Borisov's Golden Globe nomination (Meduza).
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RIA Novosti
Госдума отложила ратификацию протокола к соглашению с Абхазией о режиме торговли
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RIA Novosti
Госдума отложила ратификацию протокола к торговому соглашению с Абхазией
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis As Syria navigates its uncertain future, Assad's downfall carries considerable political, military and economic costs for Russia. 6
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The Palestinian armed group has said it respects the political choice and will of the people
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RIA Novosti
Голанские высоты навсегда останутся частью Израиля, заявил Нетаньяху
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21:57⇢Assad's Final No
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Assad's rejection of a US deal (Gazeta, Lenta), while Syrian government signals readiness to step down (TASS). Russian media focuses on securing military bases in Syria amid regime change (Meduza, Moscow Times), with coverage of potential losses of strategic positions. In parallel, Russian budget spending on military operations reaches new highs at 2 billion rubles per hour (Moscow Times), while Putin extends disability benefits to volunteers in special operation zone (Izvestia).
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Tehran will have to re-evaluate its role in the region and adapt its foreign policy to reflect contemporary realities
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