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12.04.2025

Kellogg Division Proposal Echoes Through Diplomatic Channels

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It displays 131 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.04.2025Kellogg Division Proposal Echoes Through Diplomatic Channels
Trump's envoy Keith Kellogg's proposal to divide Ukraine "like Berlin" dominated Russian media following yesterday's St. Petersburg talks. Russia transferred data to US officials about Ukraine's alleged violations of energy infrastructure moratorium, presenting this as evidence of Kyiv's unreliability. Foreign Minister Lavrov, prominent at Turkey's Antalya Forum, claimed the US now acknowledges territorial questions must be addressed in Ukraine.

Russian military reporting claimed Ukrainian forces lost an F-16 fighter jet, with suggestions it might have been shot down by Ukraine's own air defense. Meanwhile, Russian troops reportedly entered Gornal in Kursk region.

Trump extended Russia sanctions initially imposed by Biden while simultaneously exempting electronics from his global tariff regime. The emerging narrative across Russian media frames current discussions as centered on territorial concessions rather than ceasefire arrangements, reflecting a shift from earlier negotiation parameters.
12.04.2025
02:30
В легендарном «космическом» апреле спецкоры «Комсомолки» Василий Песков и Павел Барашев были единственными журналистами на борту самолета, на котором, вернувшись из космоса, летел в Москву Юрий Гагарин.
02:30 (23:30 in your timezone)

02:32 (23:32)Trump Envoy Proposes Berlin-Style Ukraine Division

The newspapers extensively report on Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg proposing to divide Ukraine "like Berlin in 1945" between Russia and the West (Kommersant, RBC, TASS, Moscow Times). Vesti notes Kellogg later accused The Times of distorting his words about "dividing Ukraine." Putin's meeting with Trump's envoy Witkoff lasted over four hours (Lenta). Simultaneously, cosmonauts aboard the ISS congratulated Russians on Cosmonautics Day (Izvestia, NTV), with Komsomolskaya Pravda featuring a historical piece about Yuri Gagarin's first interview after his space flight given to their newspaper.
02:39
02:56
RIA Novosti

Китай увеличил пошлины на импорт из США до 125 процентов

02:56 (23:56 in your timezone)
05:37
RIA Novosti

Группа армейской авиации уничтожила бронетехнику ВСУ в курском приграничье

05:37 (02:37 in your timezone)
05:54
RIA Novosti

В пяти районах Ростовской области сбили беспилотники

05:54 (02:54 in your timezone)

06:26 (03:26)Kellogg Proposes Berlin-Style Division of Ukraine

The newspapers extensively report on Trump's special envoy negotiating with Putin in St. Petersburg regarding Ukraine (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, RBC, Moscow Times). Keith Kellogg has proposed dividing Ukraine "like Berlin," while Reuters describes a "hostile atmosphere" at US-Ukraine talks (RBC). Military operations continue with Russian FPV drone operators destroying Ukrainian MLRS launchers and fortifications (Izvestia), while drone attacks were repelled in five districts of Rostov Oblast (RIA Novosti, TASS). Additionally, the traditional in-person "Immortal Regiment" march has been canceled in the Moscow region (Vesti).
07:19
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 36 украинских беспилотников

07:19 (04:19 in your timezone)
07:36
07:44
RIA Novosti

Киев более 60 раз нарушил мораторий на удары по объектам энергетики

07:44 (04:44 in your timezone)
09:24
09:43
10:43
RIA Novosti

Россия передает США данные о нарушении Украиной моратория на удары

10:43 (07:43 in your timezone)

11:22 (08:22)Russia Shares Ukraine Violations Data With US

The newspapers extensively report on negotiations between Russian and American officials. Dmitriev called his talks with Trump's envoy Witkoff "productive" (Interfax). Multiple sources note Russia has transferred data to the US about Ukraine violating a moratorium on strikes (RBC, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Komsomolskaya Pravda suggests Trump has "two paths and very little time" regarding Ukraine peace talks. Meanwhile, Russian defense forces reportedly shot down 36 Ukrainian drones overnight (NTV). Putin marked Cosmonautics Day by highlighting the space industry's contribution to the special military operation (Izvestia, TASS).
13:00
RIA Novosti

ВСУ потеряли в Курской области 5,5 тысячи единиц западной техники

13:00 (10:00 in your timezone)
14:08
14:17
RIA Novosti

ВКС нанесли удар по украинскому авиационному предприятию

14:17 (11:17 in your timezone)

14:18 (11:18)Lavrov's Diplomatic Whirlwind

The newspapers extensively report on Foreign Minister Lavrov's diplomatic activities, including discussions with Iraqi Kurdish leaders (Interfax) and his participation at the Antalya Forum, which drew significant attention (Kommersant). Military developments continue with Russian aerospace forces striking a Ukrainian aviation enterprise (RIA Novosti) and reports of Ukrainian forces attacking Russian energy infrastructure five times in 24 hours (TASS). International dimensions include claims about Chinese fighters supporting Russia (Lenta), the US government seeking control over Gazprom's pipeline through Ukraine (Moscow Times), and Britain's defense minister declaring a "critical moment" in Ukraine (RBC). Domestically, Svoboda discusses nationalization trends in Russia, while RT reports former Foreign Minister Andrey Kozyrev being designated as a "foreign agent."
14:42
14:50
RIA Novosti

США признают необходимость решить территориальные вопросы по Украине, заявил Лавров

14:50 (11:50 in your timezone)
14:59

16:17 (13:17)Lavrov Claims US Acknowledges Ukrainian Territorial Resolution Need

The newspapers extensively report on Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's diplomatic activities and statements. Lavrov declared NATO "its own worst enemy" (Vesti) and identified potential topics for US-Russia talks (RBC). He claimed the US recognizes the need to resolve Ukraine's territorial issues (RIA Novosti) and noted there's always potential for progress between Russia and America (TASS). Military reporting continues with claims of Ukrainian losses in the Kursk direction (Izvestia) and the loss of another F-16 fighter jet, possibly shot down by Ukraine's own air defenses (Lenta). Meanwhile, Spain has proposed funding European defense using frozen Russian Central Bank reserves (Moscow Times), while Trump's special envoy's comments about dividing Ukraine are being analyzed (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
16:32
16:58
18:32
RIA Novosti

Трамп продлил чрезвычайное положение в США под предлогом якобы вредоносных действий России

18:32 (15:32 in your timezone)
18:41
RIA Novosti

Бойцы группировки "Север" вошли в окрестности Горналя в Курской области

18:41 (15:41 in your timezone)

18:43 (15:43)Lavrov Condemns NATO At Antalya Forum

The newspapers extensively report on Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's diplomatic activities and statements at a forum in Turkey. He characterized NATO as "its own worst enemy" (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and criticized Zelensky's statements about peacekeepers as "schizophrenic" (NTV). Military developments include Russian forces entering Gornal in Kursk region (RIA Novosti), border warfare updates (RT), and reports of Ukrainian forces shelling St. Andrew's Cathedral in Nova Kakhovka (Izvestia). Economic news focuses on the US removing tariffs on computers and smartphones (Moscow Times, RBC). Meanwhile, Svoboda notes diminishing hopes for a ceasefire in Ukraine, and Vesti reports on IDF operations against Palestinian militants in Gaza.
19:06
21:23

21:51 (18:51)Trump Extends Russia Sanctions

The newspapers report on US-Iran negotiations scheduled for April 19 (Interfax, Izvestia), while Trump has extended sanctions against Russia initially imposed by Biden (Kommersant, Lenta, RBC). Military news includes a Ukrainian F-16 pilot killed during a combat mission, with conflicting reports suggesting it might have been shot down by Ukrainian forces (RT, Vesti). Service disruptions affected WhatsApp and Steam in Russia (Moscow Times). Foreign Minister Lavrov's speech at a forum in Turkey generated significant interest (NTV). Meanwhile, residents of Rylsk district in Kursk region are being evacuated due to Ukrainian attacks (TASS).
22:48
RIA Novosti

Белый дом назвал прямой диалог с Ираном шагом вперед

22:48 (19:48 in your timezone)
22:57
RIA Novosti

Белый дом назвал диалог с Ираном шагом вперед

22:57 (19:57 in your timezone)