THE
HEAR
This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 12.02.2025.
It displays 236 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.02.2025 ⇢ Day Line Between Leaders Opened
⌨
Morning coverage focused on military claims about Ukrainian casualties in Kursk region, following previous days' narrative escalation. The release of American Marc Fogel, initially presented as a unilateral decision, evolved into a prisoner exchange announcement for Russian crypto-entrepreneur Alexander Vinnik.
By early afternoon, state media reported missile strikes on Ukrainian drone production facilities, while independent sources covered civilian evacuations from Kursk to Ukraine. The IAEA rotation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant failed, with both sides blaming each other.
The day culminated in a 90-minute call between Putin and Trump, following Trump's envoy's Moscow visit. State media emphasized immediate Ukraine negotiations and Trump's Saudi Arabia meeting proposal, while reporting European support for Ukraine's victory dropping below 10%. The conversation expanded to include Zelensky, marking the first three-way diplomatic engagement since the conflict's escalation.
12.02.2025
00:03
00:11
00:11
Scott Bessent could visit Ukraine as soon as this week, reportedly for talks on a potential deal for rare-earth minerals
00:11
00:35
00:35
00:59
00:59
00:59
01:00
Washington looks to shift Kiev burden onto EU and NATO allies
01:00
01:01⇢Fogel Walks Free as Trump's Envoy Delivers
⌨Russian media extensively cover Mark Fogel's release from Russian custody through Trump's special envoy Whitcoff's negotiations (Kommersant, Lenta, Meduza, Moscow Times, RIA). The coverage connects this development to broader Trump-Russia diplomatic channels regarding Ukraine. Several outlets report on military developments in Kursk region (Gazeta, Izvestia), while RBC covers a proposal to allow Russian Post to sell medications.
01:07
RIA Novosti
Трамп прокомментировал возвращение осужденного в России американца Фогеля
01:07
01:15
RIA Novosti
Россия очень хорошо отнеслась к США, возвратив осужденного американца Фогеля, заявил Трамп
01:15
01:31
01:32
01:47
01:47
The US president hopes the release of an American national will mark the “beginning of a relationship” to end the Ukraine conflict
01:47
02:51
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Боец Головин, читавший Талькова под страхом смерти, рассказал, как смог выжить
02:51
03:08
03:31
03:40
RIA Novosti
В нескольких регионах Украины прогремели взрывы
03:40
04:20
04:35
05:16
RIA Novosti
Российские военные атаковали позиции ВСУ в Курской области
05:16
05:17⇢Trump Applauds Moscow's Prisoner Release
⌨Russian media extensively cover Trump's positive response to Fogel's release, with Trump praising Russia's handling of the situation (Gazeta, NTV, RT). Several outlets connect this to potential Ukraine negotiations through Trump's envoy. Military reports focus on strikes against Ukrainian positions in Kursk region (RIA, Izvestia), while Danish assessment of potential European conflict timeline gains attention (RBC).
06:03
06:35
07:08
RIA Novosti
Российские военные атаковали позиции боевиков в Курской области
07:08
07:16
07:47
07:48
07:48
RIA Novosti
Украинские солдаты убили почти всех мужчин в приграничном селе Николаево-Дарьино
07:48
08:20
08:28
RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремели взрывы, в некоторых районах пропал свет
08:28
08:29⇢Putin's Prisoner Gift Earns Trump's Thanks
⌨Russian media extensively cover Trump's praise for Putin following Fogel's release, with multiple sources connecting it to potential Ukraine conflict resolution (Gazeta, RBC, RT, Vesti). New military developments include reported destruction of Starlink stations in conflict zone (Izvestia) and explosions in Kyiv causing power outages (RIA). State Duma speaker claims Western sanctions backfired on European economy (TASS), while independent media outlet Komi Daily faces terrorism designation (Meduza).
08:35
08:36
08:36
08:44
09:15
09:32
09:32
09:39
09:39
09:47
09:47
09:55
09:55
10:12
10:20
10:20
RIA Novosti
"Придется обороняться". Что начинается у границ России
10:20
10:27
New Delhi could offer the US reductions in import duties as the Indian leader travels to Washington
10:27
10:30⇢Gymnastics Queen Steps Down
⌨Russian media report extensively on Irina Viner's resignation as head coach of Russia's rhythmic gymnastics team (RBC, TASS, Kommersant, Vesti). Military coverage focuses on new developments in Kharkiv region and Kursk, with claims of ammunition depot destruction (Izvestia) and civilian casualties (Lenta). Independent media discusses internal conflicts within opposition groups (Meduza) while state media reports on defensive preparations near borders (RIA).
10:51
10:51
10:59
10:59
The Moscow Times (English)
The former U.S. teacher and diplomat had been jailed in Russia since 2021 and was considered "wrongfully detained." 3
10:59
11:07
The Moscow Times (English)
The former U.S. teacher and diplomat had been jailed in Russia since 2021 and was considered "wrongfully detained." 3
11:07
11:15
11:47
RIA Novosti
"Мама помогла сменить пол". Макрон скрывает, что произошло с ним в детстве
11:47
11:55
11:55
The Moscow Times (English)
Two others were injured in the overnight air attacks, city authorities said. 1
11:55
11:55
12:03
12:03
RIA Novosti
Украинские войска нанесли удар близ реактора Запорожской АЭС
12:03
12:03
12:27
12:27
RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли групповой удар по объектам украинского ВПК
12:27
12:29⇢Night of Missiles Above Drone Plants
⌨Russian media extensively cover overnight missile strikes on Ukrainian military facilities, with multiple state outlets reporting coordinated attacks on drone production sites (RIA, TASS, Izvestia, RBC). Notable developments include Irina Viner's departure as national rhythmic gymnastics head coach (Interfax, Kommersant) and Ukraine's decision to lower military recruitment age to 18 (Gazeta). Putin's pardon of American Marc Fogel continues to generate coverage, with Trump linking it to potential conflict resolution (Lenta, NTV).
12:35
12:59
12:59
13:07
13:07
13:15
13:15
Several kilograms of metal shavings have been found in the engine system of the new corvette, media outlets have reported
13:15
13:15
13:23
Kommersant
13:23
13:23
13:23
13:23
RIA Novosti
США после возвращения Фогеля освободят находящегося в заключении россиянина
13:23
13:31
13:31
13:31
13:39
13:55
13:55
The Moscow Times (English)
“This Russian citizen is also set to return to Russia in the coming days,” the Kremlin’s top spokesman told reporters at a briefing Wednesday. 2
13:55
13:55
13:55
The bloc has shunned Russian pipeline gas in favor of pricier liquefied natural gas imports from Western suppliers
13:55
13:57⇢Prisoners Cross While Land Stays Put
⌨Russian media extensively cover an upcoming prisoner exchange with the US: American Marc Fogel's release will be matched by a Russian prisoner's return (Moscow Times, Kommersant, RIA, TASS, Interfax). The Kremlin explicitly rejected the possibility of territorial exchanges with Ukraine (Meduza, Interfax). Independent media report on pressure on mobilized soldiers to sign indefinite contracts (Moscow Times) and mandatory "voluntary" war contributions from teachers in southern regions (Svoboda).
14:11
14:43
The Moscow Times (English)
NATO members will seek answers on U.S. commitment to Ukraine and European security at its defense ministerial and the Munich Security Conference. 5
14:43
14:51
15:00
RIA Novosti
США освободят находящегося в заключении россиянина
15:00
15:16
A senior EU official has told the outlet that the bloc lacks the troops to fulfill the Ukrainian leader’s request
15:16
15:16
15:31
The resources of the Donetsk People’s Republic will benefit its people and the rest of the country, Denis Pushilin has said
15:31
15:39
15:47
15:47
15:55
15:55
15:55
15:55
15:55
15:55
16:03
16:03
RIA Novosti
США освободят россиянина в обмен на американца Фогеля
16:03
16:11
RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли удары по колонне с экспертами МАГАТЭ в Запорожской области
16:11
16:11
Younger men have been offered hefty incentives along with conscription exemptions for one-year contracts with the military
16:11
16:13⇢IAEA Team Blocked While Trump's Man Meets Putin
⌨Russian media extensively cover disrupted IAEA rotation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, with multiple state outlets accusing Kiev of preventing experts' access (RIA, TASS, Izvestia, Kommersant). Overnight missile strikes on Ukrainian military targets are reported (Gazeta), while RT highlights Kiev's new recruitment incentives for 18-year-olds. Trump's reported secret envoy's three-hour meeting with Putin generates significant attention (Moscow Times, Fox News via Moscow Times).
16:19
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Правительство России придумало семь важных мер борьбы с кибермошенниками
16:19
16:28
16:28
16:28
16:43
America has lost billions of taxpayer dollars to “waste, fraud, and abuse,” the president has said
16:43
16:59
16:59
16:59
16:59
17:07
17:07
17:07
17:07
RIA Novosti
Путин впервые поговорил с президентом переходного периода Сирии
17:07
17:15
17:15
17:15
Moscow recently released former US Embassy employee Marc Fogel, who had been sentenced to 14 years in prison on drug trafficking charges
17:15
17:23
RIA Novosti
Путин впервые поговорил с сирийским президентом переходного периода
17:23
17:31
17:55
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Правительство России придумало семь важных мер борьбы с кибермошенниками
17:55
17:55
17:57⇢Putin Dials Damascus
⌨The newspapers heavily focus on Putin's phone call with Syria's transitional president (RBC, RIA, Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, Vesti). Independent media report on civilian evacuations from Kursk region to Ukraine (Meduza), while state outlets cover upcoming prisoner exchange with the US (RT, Lenta). New government measures against cybercrime are being developed (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
18:04
Kiev’s troops will inevitably be removed from all Russian territory, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
18:04
18:11
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Мирзаян: Не надо делать из Трампа голубя мира, у него свои интересы
18:11
18:19
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Обозреватель «КП» Ворсобин узнал причину переименования Ростова Великого
18:19
18:35
18:43
18:52
Ukraine’s troops will inevitably be removed from all Russian territory, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
18:52
19:15
19:15
19:16
19:24
19:24
19:24
Lenta.ru
19:24
19:24
Foreign outlets do not provide balanced coverage of alleged atrocities by Ukraine in the occupied Russian territory, the Kremlin spokesman has said
19:24
19:32
RIA Novosti
Израиль пригрозил возобновить войну в Газе, если ХАМАС не отдаст заложников
19:32
19:39
19:39
19:40
The Moscow Times (English)
Vennik was first arrested in 2017 on suspicion of laundering $4 billion through a cryptocurrency exchange. 2
19:40
19:48
19:48
RIA Novosti
США столкнулись с масштабным долговым кризисом, сообщил конгресс
19:48
19:49⇢Crypto Baron's Freedom Deal
⌨Russian media extensively cover the upcoming release of Alexander Vinnik by the US in exchange for Marc Fogel (Moscow Times, Gazeta, Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Meduza, RBC, TASS, Vesti). State media highlights Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova's statement about the West "writing off" Ukraine (Izvestia), while Moscow Times reports European support for Ukraine's victory dropping below 10%. RT focuses on alleged Ukrainian war crimes in Kursk region.
19:56
19:56
19:56
20:03
20:03
20:03
20:03
20:03
Lenta.ru
20:03
20:04
20:04
20:04
20:04
RIA Novosti
Трамп провел телефонный разговор с Путиным
20:04
20:04
20:12
Kommersant
20:12
20:12
RIA Novosti
Путин провел переговоры с Трампом и пригласил его в Москву
20:12
20:12
The former Democratic lawmaker has been approved following a campaign by Trump allies, including Elon Musk
20:12
20:20
20:28
20:28
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент России и глава США провели телефонный разговор 12 февраля 2025 года
20:28
20:28
The Moscow Times (English)
The Russian leader also invited Trump to visit Moscow, the Kremlin said. 1
20:28
20:28
The Moscow Times
20:28
20:28
20:29⇢Moscow Calls Washington: Putin-Trump Line Opens
⌨Russian media extensively cover a 90-minute phone call between Putin and Trump (Kommersant, RIA, TASS, Vesti, RBC, Interfax, Lenta, Meduza). The conversation reportedly focused on Ukraine, with both leaders agreeing on the need for immediate negotiations (Moscow Times, NTV, Izvestia). Putin invited Trump to Moscow, according to Kremlin spokesman Peskov (KP). Separately, RT reports Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as US Director of National Intelligence.
20:36
Kommersant
20:36
20:36
20:36
20:44
21:00
21:00
21:00
21:09
Computer programmer Alexander Vinnik is set to return home in exchange for Marc Fogel, the Russian national’s lawyer has told RT
21:09
21:16
Komsomolskaya Pravda
О разговоре политиков сообщили в Кремле
21:16
21:16
21:16
21:32
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Во время переговоров по телефону лидеры России и США обсудили мировые проблемы, включая Украину
21:32
21:32
21:40
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Трамп объявил о начале переговоров по Украине после телефонного разговора с Путиным
21:40
22:12
22:20
22:35
23:16
Brussels is unable to defend the bloc’s interests in economic disputes with the US, the Hungarian prime minister has claimed
23:16
23:24
The US president made the comment after speaking on the phone with both the Ukrainian and Russian leaders on Wednesday
23:24
23:24
23:40
23:56
23:57⇢Trump's Triple Call Dance
⌨Russian media extensively cover a series of phone calls between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky. The 90-minute conversation between Putin and Trump included an invitation to Moscow (Lenta, Meduza, RT, Moscow Times). Trump subsequently spoke with Zelensky, declaring Ukraine's readiness for peace talks (RT, Gazeta). Separately, IAEA chief Grossi reports rotation of inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was cancelled due to military activity (TASS, Izvestia).