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12.09.2025

The day Central Bank cut key rate and NATO launched 'Eastern Sentinel' operation

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 12.09.2025.

It displays 187 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.09.2025The day Central Bank cut key rate and NATO launched 'Eastern Sentinel' operation
Russian media began the day with significant coverage of Ukrainian drone attacks near Moscow, followed by reports of the "West-2025" military exercises with Belarus. These drills, which prompted Poland to raise forty thousand soldiers, remained a consistent theme. However, the editorial focus dramatically shifted around mid-morning to the Central Bank's decision to cut the key interest rate to 17%, with discussions on its implications for inflation, loans, and the ruble dominating the news cycle. This economic development was soon joined by reports of NATO's launch of 'Operation Eastern Sentinel' in response to an incident in Poland, further escalating geopolitical tensions.
12.09.2025
00:15
RIA Novosti

В Польше заявили об обнаружении обломков еще одного дрона

00:15 (21:15 in your timezone)
00:24
RIA Novosti

Трамп пообещал разобраться с "чокнутыми леваками"

00:24 (21:24 in your timezone)

00:24 (21:24)Trump's Drone Comments and Kirk Murder Speculation

Russian media continues to focus on Donald Trump's statements, with him calling the arrival of drones in Poland a mistake and promising to deal with "crazy leftists" (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). Speculation surrounding the Charlie Kirk murder also persists, with reports of "transgender, anti-fascist" messages found with the weapon (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RT (Russia Today)). Meanwhile, the reopening of Krasnodar Airport continues to be discussed (Izvestia, Interfax.ru, Kommersant), alongside warnings about Russia's tax information sharing with countries popular among relocated Russians (The Moscow Times).
01:08
01:16
02:09

03:46 (00:46)Ukraine Drone Attacks Escalate Near Moscow

Russian media is now heavily focused on a new wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, with multiple reports confirming seven drones shot down near the capital (NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Vesti). This development shifts the narrative from the ongoing discussions of regional elections (Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times (English)) and the reopening of Krasnodar Airport (Izvestia, Kommersant). Additionally, the Moscow Times reports that countries popular with Russian expatriates will begin sharing tax information with Russia, and new charges have been brought against Timur Ivanov (TASS).
03:53
RIA Novosti

ПВО отражает атаку беспилотников в Ленобласти и Петербурге

03:53 (00:53 in your timezone)
04:19
RIA Novosti

В Ленобласти зафиксировали падение обломков БПЛА

04:19 (01:19 in your timezone)
04:37
RIA Novosti

ПВО уничтожила в Ленобласти более 20 беспилотников

04:37 (01:37 in your timezone)
04:37
06:21
RIA Novosti

В порту Приморска после атаки БПЛА загорелось судно

06:21 (03:21 in your timezone)
06:21
07:14
RIA Novosti

Начались совместные учения России и Белоруссии "Запад—2025"

07:14 (04:14 in your timezone)
07:22
RIA Novosti

Начались учения России и Белоруссии "Запад—2025"

07:22 (04:22 in your timezone)

07:24 (04:24)Russia-Belarus Drills and Regional Elections Commence

Russian media prominently features the commencement of the "West-2025" military exercises with Belarus (RIA Novosti), alongside the ongoing regional and municipal elections across Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times (English)). Concurrently, reports indicate a vessel fire due to drone attacks on Primorsk port (RBC.ru), and discussions continue regarding Armenia's shifting relationship with Russia (Lenta.ru). Japan has also imposed new sanctions on Russian and Belarusian entities (Vesti).
07:31
RIA Novosti

ПВО сбила за ночь 221 украинский беспилотник

07:31 (04:31 in your timezone)
07:31
07:40
RIA Novosti

ПВО сбила за ночь 221 украинский БПЛА

07:40 (04:40 in your timezone)

09:23 (06:23)Massive Drone Attacks on Russia!

Russian media is currently dominated by reports of a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack overnight, with multiple sources confirming 221 drones were intercepted over Russian territory, including around 30 in the Leningrad region (Izvestia, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti). This surge in drone activity overshadows ongoing regional elections and previous discussions of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Trump's past comments on Russian drone attacks on Poland are also mentioned (The Moscow Times), alongside an ongoing discussion about internet restrictions (Svoboda.org) and European "anti-Russian hysteria" potentially leading to a third world war (Vesti).
10:21
10:41
RIA Novosti

Памфилова объявила старт единого дня голосования

10:41 (07:41 in your timezone)
10:50
11:10
RIA Novosti

Ход Москвы и Минска напугал Польшу: сорок тысяч солдат подняты по тревоге

11:10 (08:10 in your timezone)
11:39
12:24

12:44 (09:44)Russia-Belarus Drills Ignite Regional Tensions

Russian media is currently dominated by the commencement of the "West-2025" military exercises with Belarus, with reports highlighting the deployment of forces and Poland's alarmed reaction, raising forty thousand soldiers (The Moscow Times (English), RIA Novosti, Svoboda.org, Vesti). Concurrently, regional elections are underway across Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Interfax.ru). There are also discussions about potential EU and German restrictions on Schengen visas for Russians (The Moscow Times, RBC.ru) and Ukrainian military targeting a passenger bus in a Russian border region (RT (Russia Today)).
13:08
RIA Novosti

Более миллиона россиян проголосовали дистанционно в единый день голосования

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

Ход Москвы и Минска напугал Польшу: сорок тысяч солдат подняты по тревоге

13:17 (10:17 in your timezone)
13:35
13:35
13:35
RIA Novosti

Центробанк снизил ключевую ставку до 17 процентов годовых

13:35 (10:35 in your timezone)
13:35

13:36 (10:36)Russia's Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 17%!

Russian media is now predominantly focused on the Central Bank's decision to cut the key interest rate to 17% (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS), with some reports indicating this is the third consecutive reduction. This economic news takes precedence over ongoing regional elections (Interfax.ru) and the Russia-Belarus military exercises (The Moscow Times (English), Svoboda.org). Discussions also continue regarding potential EU visa restrictions for Russians (The Moscow Times) and a pause in Russia-Ukraine negotiations (Vesti).
13:52
14:10
14:19
14:47
15:06
15:15
RIA Novosti

В США задержали подозреваемого в убийстве Кирка

15:15 (12:15 in your timezone)

15:17 (12:17)Central Bank Cuts Key Rate Further!

Russian media continues to heavily focus on the Central Bank's decision to cut the key interest rate to 17% (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru, TASS, Vesti, Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta), with reports also discussing its implications for ordinary Russians and bank deposits. This economic news continues to be the most prominent story, overshadowing ongoing regional elections (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and the Russia-Belarus military exercises (The Moscow Times (English)). The FSB's reported ban on foreign travel for those with electronic summonses is also noted (The Moscow Times).
15:24
15:25
RIA Novosti

Ход Москвы и Минска напугал Польшу: сорок тысяч солдат подняты по тревоге

15:25 (12:25 in your timezone)
15:34

17:14 (14:14)Russia's Key Rate Remains a Top Story Amid US Sanctions Threat

Russian media continues to prominently feature discussions around the Central Bank's key interest rate (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, TASS, Interfax.ru, Kommersant), with reports now noting that banks are lowering mortgage, deposit, and loan rates following the Central Bank's decision. This economic focus is joined by news of Donald Trump's stated intent to sanction Russian banks and oil (The Moscow Times), alongside the ongoing "West-2025" military exercises with Belarus (RIA Novosti, The Moscow Times (English)) that prompted Poland to raise its alert level.
17:47
RIA Novosti

ЦБ снизил ключевую ставку: что будет с инфляцией, кредитами и рублем

17:47 (14:47 in your timezone)
18:14
RIA Novosti

НАТО ослабила ПВО на восточном фланге, передав часть систем Украине, пишет WSJ

18:14 (15:14 in your timezone)
18:32
RIA Novosti

НАТО запустила операцию по усилению обороны на границах с Россией

18:32 (15:32 in your timezone)

18:51 (15:51)NATO Launches 'Eastern Sentinel' Operation

Russian media is now predominantly reporting on NATO's launch of 'Operation Eastern Sentinel' (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti), with the alliance's Secretary General stating it responds to an incident in Poland and will cover the entire eastern flank. This development overshadows the ongoing Russia-Belarus Zapad-2025 military exercises (The Moscow Times (English)) and continues to be discussed alongside the Central Bank's recent interest rate cut (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, NTV.ru). Discussions also touch upon the US proposal to confiscate frozen Russian reserves (The Moscow Times).
19:35
20:59
RIA Novosti

Путин призвал к балансу между национальными ценностями и открытостью к новшествам

20:59 (17:59 in your timezone)
21:07
RIA Novosti

ЦБ снизил ключевую ставку: что будет с инфляцией, кредитами и рублем

21:07 (18:07 in your timezone)

21:16 (18:16)Central Bank Rate Cut and Drone Attacks

Russian media continues to prominently feature the Central Bank's decision to cut the key interest rate to 17% (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, RIA Novosti, The Moscow Times), with discussions now focusing on its impact on inflation, loans, and the ruble. Concurrently, reports detail Ukrainian drone attacks over Russian regions (Izvestia), while NATO's 'Eastern Sentinel' operation (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, The Moscow Times (English)) and the Russia-Belarus 'Zapad-2025' exercises (The Moscow Times (English)) remain in the news, underscoring ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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