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12.01.2026

The Oreshnik Target Disclosure Day

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 12.01.2026.

It displays 166 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.01.2026The Oreshnik Target Disclosure Day
The morning of January 12 was dominated by the aftermath of President Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward Tehran, as editors across the spectrum tracked his threats of "unseen strikes" and Iran's subsequent accusations of US-Israeli interference in domestic unrest. Simultaneously, state media began a calculated historical pivot, framing the "Special Military Operation" as having surpassed the duration of the Great Patriotic War, while highlighting European fatigue through Viktor Orban’s warnings.
By early afternoon, editorial focus shifted abruptly to the tactical results of the recent Oreshnik missile strike. The Ministry of Defense and state outlets coordinated to reveal that the hypersonic weapon had destroyed a specific aviation plant in Lviv allegedly used for F-16 maintenance. In the evening, the narrative expanded to American territorial ambitions, as headlines amplified a bill introduced in the U.S. Congress to annex Greenland. This was juxtaposed with reports of deteriorating security in Russian border regions, including a massive blackout in Belgorod and the reported return of Ukrainian forces to Kupyansk.
12.01.2026
03:39
03:45
RIA Novosti

Трамп пригрозил Ирану невиданными ударами

03:45 (00:45 in your timezone)
04:18
05:42
06:08
06:41
RIA Novosti

В Харьковской области уничтожили украинские боевые и штурмовые группы

06:41 (03:41 in your timezone)
06:54
RIA Novosti

В Харьковской области уничтожили три группы нацгвардии и ВСУ

06:54 (03:54 in your timezone)
07:07

07:34 (04:34)The Long Shadow of a Great War

Russian media are shifting focus to the long-term sustainability of the conflict, with state and independent outlets drawing historical parallels between the current operation and World War II as they reach equal duration (The Moscow Times, Meduza). Meanwhile, editorial priorities emphasize Western fatigue, highlighting Viktor Orban’s warnings of European decline and reports of European nations ceasing aid to Ukraine (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru).
08:11
RIA Novosti

В Харьковской области уничтожили три боевые группы нацгвардии и ВСУ

08:11 (05:11 in your timezone)

09:31 (06:31)UAE Scrutiny of a Russian Magnate

Russian media are shifting focus to the international legal troubles of logistics mogul Sergey Shishkarev, highlighting a police investigation in the UAE regarding alleged threats (The Moscow Times, RBC.ru). Simultaneously, state and pro-government outlets are prioritizing military updates from the Kharkiv region and domestic air defense successes against Ukrainian drones (RIA Novosti, NTV.ru, TASS). The narrative continues to frame 2026 as a potential year for a negotiated peace (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
10:01
RIA Novosti

ФСБ сорвала теракт на железнодорожном мосту в Пермском крае

10:01 (07:01 in your timezone)
10:33
RIA Novosti

Новый "Сталинград". Что Россия готовится развернуть в Арктике

10:33 (07:33 in your timezone)
10:46
Slovakia will not get involved in the conflict with Russia either financially or militarily, senior officials have confirmed
10:46 (07:46 in your timezone)

11:26 (08:26)Donbas Concessions Enter the Frame

Russian media are shifting focus toward a potential diplomatic resolution in Ukraine, highlighting reports of Kyiv's readiness for territorial concessions in Donbas (Vesti) alongside expert predictions of a 2026 peace treaty (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Simultaneously, state outlets prioritize domestic security, reporting the FSB's disruption of terror plots on critical infrastructure (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru) and the strategic militarization of the Arctic region (RIA Novosti).
12:30
13:01
13:21
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил с Мантуровым работу ОПК

13:21 (10:21 in your timezone)

13:28 (10:28)Trump's Unprecedented Fire Over Iran

Russian editors are prioritizing the escalating brinkmanship between Washington and Tehran. While state outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) focus on President Putin’s coordination with Denis Manturov regarding defense production and the deployment of new weaponry, a broader consensus across the spectrum (Meduza, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, The Moscow Times) highlights Donald Trump’s threats of 'unprecedented' strikes and Iran’s subsequent accusations of US-Israeli involvement in domestic unrest.
13:33
13:33
RIA Novosti

Новый "Сталинград". Что Россия готовится развернуть в Арктике

13:33 (10:33 in your timezone)
15:33

15:46 (12:46)Arctic Ice Ignites Imperial Fever

Russian editorial priorities are coalescing around the Arctic and Greenland as geopolitical flashpoints. State and pro-government outlets (RT, Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti) are amplifying claims of Denmark's 'illegal occupation' of Greenland while framing Russia's Arctic militarization as a strategic necessity. Simultaneously, editors highlight Donald Trump’s intensified rhetoric regarding Iranian regime change and his dismissive stance toward the Ukrainian leadership's strategic position (Meduza, RBC.ru, Kommersant, Interfax.ru).
16:16
16:28
16:47

17:22 (14:22)Oreshnik Hammers the Lviv Skies

Russian editorial attention has converged on the tactical specificities of the 'Oreshnik' missile system, following a strike on an aviation plant in Lviv (TASS, Kommersant, NTV, Interfax, Meduza). State-aligned sources frame the operation as a clear deterrent to NATO (Vesti), while independent media provide contrast by reporting on domestic blackouts (Lenta.ru) and the historical length of the conflict (Svoboda.org).
17:23
18:13
18:58
19:05

20:30 (17:30)Oreshnik Levels the Lviv Hangar

Russian media are intensifying focus on the Oreshnik missile's impact in Lviv, with state-aligned outlets detailing the destruction of an aviation plant to underscore military deterrence (Lenta.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Simultaneously, editors are highlighting President Putin's briefings on record weapon demands and a historic decline in space launches (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, The Moscow Times). The privatization of Domodedovo Airport has also emerged as a shared economic priority (RBC.ru, Interfax.ru).
20:47
20:47
21:21
21:59
22:31
RIA Novosti

США пригрозили захватывать танкеры, покидающие Венесуэлу без их разрешения

22:31 (19:31 in your timezone)
23:03
RIA Novosti

В конгресс внесли законопроект об аннексии Гренландии

23:03 (20:03 in your timezone)

23:18 (20:18)American Eyes Turn Toward Greenland

Russian editorial priorities have shifted toward American territorial and economic expansionism. State-aligned outlets are amplifying reports of a U.S. congressional bill to annex Greenland (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti) and threats to seize Venezuelan tankers (Kommersant, RBC.ru). Meanwhile, independent and state-run sources are tracking a deteriorating security situation in the border regions, highlighting significant power outages and civilian casualties from Ukrainian strikes (The Moscow Times, TASS).