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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 12.12.2025.
It displays 109 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.12.2025 ⇢ The Day EU Froze Russian Assets Indefinitely
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Russian media throughout December 12 initially reported on President Putin's arrival in Ashgabat for an international forum. Concurrently, news emerged of a significant Ukrainian drone attack on an apartment block in Tver, injuring seven people, and widespread downing of 90 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions. Early reports also covered the Russian army's claim of liberating Seversk, framing it as a strategic step towards Slavyansk and Kramatorsk.
Mid-day coverage pivoted to Russia's legal counter-offensive, with the Bank of Russia filing a lawsuit against the Belgian depository Euroclear over frozen Russian assets, signaling a defensive stance against potential seizure. Discussions also focused on a proposed "demilitarized zone" in Donbas, potentially staffed by Rosgvardiya and police instead of regular troops.
The day concluded with extensive reporting on the European Union's decision to indefinitely freeze Russian sovereign assets, a move that followed earlier reports of Belgium's change of heart on long-term asset freezing.
12.12.2025
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But the US’ new strategy raises a deeper question: can a pan-European house ever be rebuilt?
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The leaders spoke over the phone on Thursday, highlighting strategic partnership
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At least four people have reportedly been injured in the attack
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At least four people have reportedly been injured in the attack
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At least seven people have been injured in the attack, a regional governor
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04:21⇢Putin Arrives in Ashgabat
⌨Russian media is primarily focused on President Putin's visit to Ashgabat for an international forum (RIA Novosti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, NTV.ru, Kommersant). Concurrently, several sources report on a Ukrainian drone attack on an apartment block in western Russia, causing injuries (RT (Russia Today), RBC.ru). Zelensky's proposal for a ceasefire during elections is also noted (Meduza), alongside Belgium's interest in using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine (Lenta.ru).
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The US president said his proposal could have saved thousands of lives
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RIA Novosti
Битва за Донбасс на финальном этапе. Что значит освобождение Северска
07:18
07:24
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сайт KP.RU перечислил, где на новогодних огоньках споют главные звезды года
07:24
07:30
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Армия России освободила Северск, открыт путь на Славянск и Краматорск
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Мирзиеев пообщались "на ногах" перед началом форума
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RIA Novosti
Битва за Донбасс на финальном этапе. Что значит освобождение Северска
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09:08⇢Seversk Liberation Secures Path
⌨Russian media continues to focus heavily on the conflict in Ukraine, with multiple sources reporting on the liberation of Seversk and the opening of routes to Slavyansk and Kramatorsk (RIA Novosti, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Concurrently, the downing of 90 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and the Black Sea is reported (Vesti, NTV.ru), alongside a drone attack in Tver injuring seven (Interfax.ru, RBC.ru). Trump's disappointment in both sides of the war is also noted (Meduza, RT (Russia Today)).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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US President Donald Trump earlier expressed frustration over the slow progress toward a peace deal with Russia
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12:06⇢Russia Sues Euroclear Over Frozen Assets
⌨Russian media prominently reports on the Bank of Russia filing a lawsuit against the Belgian depository Euroclear over frozen Russian assets, signaling a defensive stance against potential seizure plans (Meduza, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Interfax.ru). Concurrently, the liberation of Seversk continues to be a key topic, with reports emphasizing its strategic importance for advancing on Slavyansk and Kramatorsk (NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Zelensky's office also proposes a new condition for peace (RT (Russia Today), Lenta.ru).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The European Commission is set to vote on an emergency measure to indefinitely freeze Russian assets and strip member states of veto powers over them
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The central bank is suing the Western clearinghouse holding its immobilized sovereign assets for damages
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14:48⇢Donbas Buffer Zone Discussed
⌨Russian media continues to prominently feature the conflict in Donbas, with discussions revolving around a buffer zone and the deployment of Rosgvardiya and police instead of troops (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, Kommersant). Concurrently, the Bank of Russia's lawsuit against Euroclear over frozen assets remains a key topic, signaling ongoing financial and legal disputes (RT (Russia Today), Interfax.ru, RBC.ru). Russia also заочно sentenced ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to 15 years (Meduza).
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The Donetsk and Lugansk regions are inalienable parts of Russia, Yury Ushakov has said
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин провел серию двусторонних встреч в Ашхабаде
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Kiev only wants a ceasefire, which Moscow believes it will use to rearm and regroup its military
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18:41⇢Kyiv's Peace Terms Spark Response
⌨Russian media continues to focus on Ukraine's conditions for peace, with officials responding to Kyiv's demand for conflict cessation and discussing the Donbas region (Lenta.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT (Russia Today)). Concurrently, the liberation of Seversk remains a significant topic, opening routes to other strategic cities (NTV.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda). President Putin's meetings in Ashgabat also receive attention (RIA Novosti).
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RT
The Russian central bank has made the first move in what is likely to be a long game of legal chess
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Kommersant
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
«КП» получила награду в номинации «Общественная повестка»
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Армия России освободила Северск, открыт путь на Славянск и Краматорск
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21:58⇢EU Freezes Russian Assets Indefinitely
⌨Russian media extensively reports on the European Union's decision to indefinitely freeze Russian assets (Meduza, Vesti, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, NTV.ru). This development follows earlier reports of Russia's central bank taking legal action against Euroclear over frozen assets. The liberation of Seversk, opening routes to Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, also continues to be discussed (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Минобороны России сообщило о 600 случаях применения киевским режимом отравляющих веществ
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RIA Novosti
ЕС принял решение о бессрочной заморозке суверенных российских активов
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