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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 12.02.2026.
It displays 149 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Arctic Drone Strike
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Russian editorial priorities on February 12 shifted toward a rare breach of internal security as state and independent media tracked long-range Ukrainian drone strikes reaching the Arctic region of Komi and a military site in Volgograd. While state outlets focused on the defense ministry's interception of over 100 drones, independent sources highlighted the physical impact on an oil refinery and ammunition depots. By midday, the narrative transitioned to a domestic legal purge within the transportation sector. Headlines focused on the arrest of FESCO’s former chairman, Andrey Severilov, and other executives on embezzlement charges, framing it as a major anti-corruption move. Simultaneously, diplomatic reporting suggested a potential shift in the Kremlin's economic stance, with reports emerging that Moscow is seeking a return to the US dollar system as part of ongoing negotiations with Washington. In the evening, attention moved to the Ukrainian front's potential collapse, with editors highlighting reports of a possible Ukrainian withdrawal from the Donbas region.
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Jesse Strang killed nine people in a mass shooting at a high school, CTV has reported
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве и Днепропетровске прогремели взрывы
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Washington is slamming Brussels for censorship – and coming from such a master manipulator, it should be taken seriously
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President Donald Trump has yet to give an official deployment order
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RIA Novosti
Беспилотники ВСУ атаковали Мичуринск в Тамбовской области
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RIA Novosti
После ракетной атаки в Волгоградской области загорелся объект Минобороны
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07:32⇢Volgograd Military Site Under Fire
⌨Russian editorial focus has pivoted toward internal security and defense. State media are detailing a missile strike on a military facility in the Volgograd region and subsequent civilian evacuations (Interfax.ru, RIA Novosti). Simultaneously, an anti-corruption narrative is surfacing with the arrest of Chelyabinsk’s Deputy Governor Andrey Faleychik (TASS, RBC.ru). Geopolitical coverage remains defiant, amplifying Lavrov's rejection of unfavorable peace terms (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные поразили резервы ВСУ в Харьковской области
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The Moscow Times
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Kommersant
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Radio Liberty
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09:43⇢Steel Rain and Digital Walls
⌨Russian media are pivoting between internal security and digital control. State outlets highlight the defense ministry's repulsion of 106 drones (NTV.ru) and strikes against Ukrainian reserves in Kharkiv (RIA Novosti). Meanwhile, the detention of Chelyabinsk's deputy governor persists as a major anti-corruption narrative (TASS, Interfax.ru). Parallelly, reports of attempted WhatsApp blocks reflect the ongoing escalation of the 'sovereign internet' policy (Meduza).
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Lenta.ru
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RIA Novosti
Путин поручил разработать рекомендации по трудоустройству ветеранов СВО
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RIA Novosti
Путин дал поручения по подготовке кадров для российской экономики
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11:58⇢The Sovereign Labor Mandate
⌨Russian media are shifting focus toward domestic economic management and labor readiness. State outlets report Ministry of Economic Development warnings about slowing growth while highlighting President Putin's directives on workforce training and industrial recovery (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti, Interfax.ru). Simultaneously, independent and international sources continue to detail the impact of Ukrainian strikes on military facilities in Volgograd and Tambov (The Moscow Times, Meduza).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The American tech company claimed the restrictions were part of an effort to force Russians to switch to the state-backed app Max. 2
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RIA Novosti
Песков заявил о расколе в Европе из-за отношений с Россией
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RIA Novosti
Путин дал поручения по подготовке кадров для российской экономики
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Chief adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus has pledged a peaceful transfer of power in Dhaka
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RIA Novosti
Песков назвал подход противников диалога с Россией близоруким
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14:02⇢The Arctic Sky Torn by Drones
⌨Russian state media are prioritizing the Kremlin's narrative of a fractured Europe, framing Western leaders as 'short-sighted' for resisting dialogue (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Editors are amplifying Dmitry Peskov's calls for direct negotiations with Washington and Kiev, while simultaneously highlighting a long-range Ukrainian drone strike on the Arctic (Vesti, NTV.ru, Lenta.ru). Independent outlets focus on the state's seizure of $15 billion in private assets (The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Песков назвал противников диалога с Россией политически безграмотными
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President Donald Trump has yet to give an official deployment order
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RIA Novosti
Песков назвал противников диалога с Москвой политически безграмотными
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times (English)
Sport has long been a potent tool of Russian soft power. But this time, its athletes are competing without a flag, national anthem or national team. 4
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RIA Novosti
"За наглость надо наказывать". Кто каждый день охотится на ВСУ
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The shift to a new global order will have to be fought for, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Sport has long been a potent tool of Russian soft power. But this time, its athletes are competing without a flag, national anthem or national team. 4
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RIA Novosti
В Брянской области при ударе ВСУ пострадал глава сельского поселения
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17:01⇢Belousov's Inspection of the Southern Front
⌨State-controlled outlets are centering on Defense Minister Belousov's inspection of the Southern Group of Forces, emphasizing military modernization through 3D-printing and new drones (TASS, Vesti, NTV.ru). Simultaneously, a diplomatic and athletic row has emerged over the disqualification of a Ukrainian skeleton racer, with editors highlighting President Zelensky's criticism of Russian participation (Lenta.ru, Meduza, The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
При атаке ВСУ в Брянской области пострадал глава сельского поселения
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The heavy-lift vehicle started off from Baikonur on Thursday carrying the Elektro-L spacecraft into geostationary orbit
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ массово дезертируют с позиций под Купянском
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The Moscow Times (English)
Used by over 90 million Russians, Telegram serves many functions — from a news platform to a tool for small businesses to reach clients. 4
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19:22⇢The Arrest of the FESCO Chairman
⌨Russian editorial priorities have shifted toward the legal dismantling of the FESCO transportation group's former leadership. State-aligned outlets focus on the arrest of Andrey Severilov for large-scale embezzlement and organizing a criminal group (RBC.ru, Interfax.ru, Kommersant). Meanwhile, independent and critical media highlight the economic and social costs of isolation, reporting on Russia's oil being stranded at sea due to sanctions and public anxiety regarding rising utility costs (The Moscow Times, Lenta.ru).
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Approval for talks was highest among Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative voters, despite his opposition to diplomacy
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Камкин: ЕС обманывает Украину обещанием членства
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The Al-Tanf garrison had long served as a key hub for US-led operations against IS terrorists, and was used to train opposition fighters
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The country’s socialist leaders argue that immigrants are necessary to offset low birth rates
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RIA Novosti
Правительство отсрочило уплату утильсбора для крупнейших автопроизводителей
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The congresswoman has suggested that the president face Somali-style justice for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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22:18⇢The Dollar's Quiet Return
⌨Russian media are currently focused on a potential pivot in economic policy, as outlets report Moscow is considering a return to the US dollar system during negotiations with Washington (Meduza, The Moscow Times). Simultaneously, the state continues the legal purge of the FESCO transportation group with the arrest of Vice President Ivanov (TASS, RBC.ru, Interfax.ru) and provides tax deferrals to major domestic automakers (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti).
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