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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 12.12.2024.
It displays 193 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.12.2024 ⇢ The Day Kadyrov Met Christmas Peace
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Morning news focused on Ukrainian drone strikes against police barracks in Grozny, with Kadyrov promising retaliation. By midday, coverage shifted to Hungarian Prime Minister Orban's Christmas ceasefire proposal, delivered through diplomatic channels, with the Kremlin acknowledging receipt while maintaining distance.
Trump's opposition to Ukraine using American weapons for deep strikes into Russia dominated afternoon coverage, coinciding with his TIME Person of the Year announcement. Russian media carefully managed messaging around military bases in Syria, following Assad's departure, with Bloomberg reporting negotiations with Islamic groups over base security.
Evening brought reports of Trump's proposal for European peacekeepers in Ukraine, while Russian media emphasized record investments in domestic stock markets and new gas tariff increases.
12.12.2024
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The nephew of John F. Kennedy is reportedly lobbying for his daughter-in-law to serve as the agency’s deputy head
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The Moscow Times
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01:25⇢Kyiv Spurns Orban's Christmas Peace
⌨The newspapers report on the rejection of Viktor Orban's Christmas ceasefire proposal by Kyiv (Gazeta, RIA, Lenta), while nuclear powers met in Dubai to discuss doctrines (RBC). A Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol is being reported (Moscow Times), and Putin has transferred ownership of Universal Beverage assets to state property management (TASS). RFK Jr.'s investigation into CIA's role in his uncle's assassination adds an international angle (RT).
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RIA Novosti
CBS: Трамп пригласил Си Цзиньпина на инаугурацию
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RIA Novosti
Над казармами полиции в Грозном сбили беспилотник, ранены четверо караульных
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RIA Novosti
Над казармами полиции в Грозном сбили беспилотник, есть раненые
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RIA Novosti
Над казармами полиции в Грозном сбили беспилотник ВСУ, есть раненые
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Nearly 45,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s war against Hamas
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04:37⇢Drones Over Grozny
⌨The newspapers report on a Ukrainian drone attack on police barracks in Grozny, Chechnya, with four people wounded (RIA, TASS, RBC, Gazeta). In parallel, coverage continues of the nuclear powers' closed-door meeting in Dubai (Lenta), while cosmonauts mark Constitution Day from the ISS (Izvestia). New environmental standards for waste-based fuel production have been introduced (Vesti).
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Travelers risk being arrested under false pretenses on American soil, Moscow said
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RIA Novosti
Морпехи уничтожили опорные пункты ВСУ на правом берегу Днепра
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО уничтожили 16 украинских БПЛА над четырьмя регионами России
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RIA Novosti
В ОБСЕ начнут готовить Украину к вступлению в Евросоюз и НАТО
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08:21⇢Night of the Drones
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia, with 16 UAVs intercepted overnight across multiple regions including Chechnya, Kursk, and North Ossetia (RBC, TASS, Vesti, Izvestia). Special focus is given to an attack on police barracks in Grozny, with Kadyrov releasing footage of the aftermath (Lenta, Moscow Times, Gazeta). In parallel, Hamas indicates possible acceptance of Israeli military presence in Gaza post-conflict (Interfax).
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Kiev also refused to carry out a major exchange of prisoners with Russia, according to the Hungarian PM
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10:45⇢Opposition Plans Berlin March
⌨The newspapers focus on upcoming opposition activity, with Yashin, Navalnaya, and Kara-Murza announcing a march in Berlin (Meduza), while over half a million questions pour in for Putin's direct line broadcast (Vesti). Europe's defense spending discussions trend towards 3% GDP (RBC, FT), while Slovak PM Fico pledges to visit Moscow for Victory Day 2025 (Izvestia). Orban reveals Zelenskyy's rejection of Christmas ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposals (RT).
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RIA Novosti
МИД резко осудил заявление представителя ОБСЕ о подготовке Украины к вступлению в НАТО
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RIA Novosti
Россия ответит на удары ракетами ATACMS по Таганрогу, сообщили в Кремле
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12:29⇢ATACMS Strike Promises Kremlin Payback
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Russia's response to ATACMS missile strikes on Taganrog airfield, with multiple sources confirming Kremlin's promised retaliation (Lenta, RIA, TASS). In parallel, the Central Bank announces the 'Meteor' hydrofoil as the new symbol for the 1000-ruble note (Kommersant, RBC). Kazakhstan's President Tokayev expresses optimism about future cooperation with Russia (Izvestia).
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Kiev’s forces targeted a military airfield near the southern city of Taganrog on Wednesday
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No Chinese leader has previously attended a US presidential inauguration
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Дмитрий Величко из белгородских Валуек получил медаль Следкома России
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Орбан позвонил Путину после переговоров с Трампом о мире
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RIA Novosti
Госдума подняла штрафы за нарушения ПДД
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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has said the country is likely to lose one third of the land it held in 1991
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14:05⇢Traffic Fines Surge as Peace Talks Fade
⌨The newspapers extensively cover new traffic fine increases, with the Duma raising penalties by 50% (Kommersant, RBC, RIA). In parallel, Ukraine's rejection of peace talks continues to make headlines, with Zelensky's office reaffirming this position following Orban's call to Putin (Gazeta, Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Military developments include Russia's promise of retaliation for Taganrog attack and updates to naval nuclear forces (Lenta, TASS).
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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has said the country is likely to lose one third of the land it held in 1991
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The Hungarian prime minister previously said that Kiev had rejected his offer of mediation with Russia
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Lenta.ru
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15:34⇢Orban's Christmas Peace Push
⌨The newspapers focus on new peace initiatives, with Hungary's Orban proposing prisoner exchanges and a Christmas ceasefire (RT, Kommersant, TASS, Peskov). Slovak PM Fico predicts Ukraine's eventual concessions (Gazeta). Russian forces report taking control of Novoivanovka in Kursk region (NTV, Izvestia), while Moscow Times reports significant underperformance in civil aircraft production targets. Meduza reports the killing of X-69 missile developer Mikhail Shatsky near Moscow.
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The Hungarian prime minister previously claimed that Kiev had rejected his offer to mediate
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RIA Novosti
Трамп выступил против ударов ВСУ вглубь России американскими ракетами
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Lenta.ru
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16:54⇢Trump Rejects Ukraine's Deep Strikes
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Trump's opposition to Ukraine using American missiles for deep strikes into Russia (Kommersant, Meduza, NTV, RBC, RIA, Lenta). In parallel, Russia has transmitted prisoner exchange proposals to Hungary's embassy in Moscow (Interfax), while Putin awards state honors, including to military correspondent Poddubny (TASS, Vesti). Pro-Kremlin economists warn of potential bankruptcies due to high interest rates (Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Новоиспеченный муж Ивлеевой должен налоговой 92 тысячи рублей
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Lama Baldan Bazarov is one of only a few Russian Buddhist clerks to have condemned the invasion of Ukraine publicly. 5
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Госдума увеличила в полтора раза штрафы за нарушения ПДД и сократила скидку
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The former Russian president is on a two-day visit to Beijing to meet with top Chinese officials
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The Moscow Times
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Kiev’s forces have been driven out of strongholds in the border zone, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
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18:45⇢Trump Blocks Ukraine's Deep Strike Plans
⌨The newspapers heavily cover Trump's opposition to Ukraine using American weapons for deep strikes into Russia (Meduza, Moscow Times, RT), while reporting Putin's award ceremony for prominent Russians including Pakhutova, Krutoy, and Zyuganov (NTV, Izvestia). In diplomatic developments, Lavrov discusses Ukraine settlement with Hungary's Szijjarto, who reports Zelensky's rejection of ceasefire proposals (TASS, Vesti). The State Duma passes law increasing traffic violation fines by 50-125% (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Ukrainian attacks using Western medium-range missiles are making things worse, the US president-elect has said
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Ukrainian attacks using Western medium-range missiles are making things worse, the US president-elect has said
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RIA Novosti
Источник сообщил о планах Зурабишвили сорвать выборы президента Грузии
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военный эксперт Литовкин: Если Запад применит термоядерную бомбу B-61, Россия нанесет ответный удар
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RIA Novosti
Россия установила контакты с политическим комитетом ХТШ в Сирии
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The Moscow Times
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21:02⇢Trump's Simple Ideas Meet Ryazan's Corruption
⌨The newspapers cover Trump being named Person of the Year, described as "a simple man with complex ideas" (Gazeta), while reporting his criticism of Ukraine using US missiles for strikes into Russia (RT, Meduza). A corruption case unfolds as former Ryazan governor is arrested on bribery charges (Kommersant, RBC). Moscow announces record gas tariff increases for second consecutive year (Moscow Times), while requesting a humanitarian corridor from occupied Kursk region (Lenta).
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The Moscow Times
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Security comes above all else, the US-led bloc’s head Mark Rutte has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Российские войска скоро могут освободить еще четыре города Донбасса
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Rosneft will reportedly supply nearly 500,000 barrels of oil per day to Indian private refiner Reliance
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RIA Novosti
Подполье сообщило об ударе по расположению ВСУ в пригороде Полтавы
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