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13.12.2025

The Day Belarus Released Opposition Figures in Exchange for Sanctions Relief

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 13.12.2025.

It displays 90 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.12.2025The Day Belarus Released Opposition Figures in Exchange for Sanctions Relief
The day began with reports of Ukrainian drone attacks on Saratov, causing two fatalities and infrastructure damage, alongside Russian retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities.

The focus shifted to the ongoing debate within the EU regarding the seizure of frozen Russian assets, with several member states reportedly opposing the move, a continuation of the previous day's events. Russia responded with threats of imminent countermeasures.

The main development of the day, however, was the release of 123 political prisoners in Belarus, including prominent opposition figures like Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka, following a visit by a Trump envoy. This move was reported as part of a deal to lift US sanctions on Belarus' fertilizer industry, involving an exchange of prisoners.
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05:03
RIA Novosti

Уиткофф встретится с Зеленским и лидерами ЕС в Берлине, пишет WSJ

05:03 (02:03 in your timezone)
05:09
06:53
RIA Novosti

ВС России уничтожили три группы 158-й бригады ВСУ в Сумской области

06:53 (03:53 in your timezone)
08:37
RIA Novosti

На юге Украины прогремела серия взрывов, в городах возникли перебои со светом

08:37 (05:37 in your timezone)

09:47 (06:47)Saratov Drone Strikes

Russian media extensively reports on Ukrainian drone attacks in Saratov, resulting in two fatalities and infrastructure damage (Lenta.ru, Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Kommersant, Meduza). Concurrently, explosions and power outages are reported in southern Ukraine (RIA Novosti). Other reports discuss the inevitability of punishment for 'traitors' and the miraculous rescue of a family from Volchansk (Vesti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
10:57
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RIA Novosti

На Украине начались перебои со светом после серии мощных взрывов

11:19 (08:19 in your timezone)
12:32
RIA Novosti

ВС России нанесли массированный удар возмездия по энергообъектам, используемым ВСУ

12:32 (09:32 in your timezone)
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14:32 (11:32)EU Opposition to Russian Asset Seizure Mounts

Russian media is currently focused on the opposition within the EU to seizing Russian funds to aid Ukraine, with Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Malta reportedly warning the European Commission (RT (Russia Today), Meduza, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Concurrently, reports detail Russian forces launching a massive retaliatory strike on Ukrainian energy facilities and military-industrial complex enterprises (RIA Novosti, NTV.ru).
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RIA Novosti

Фицо анонсировал перезапуск работы комиссий по экономическому сотрудничеству с Россией

16:13 (13:13 in your timezone)
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17:05 (14:05)Belarusian Opposition Figures Freed

Russian media is currently focused on the release of Belarusian opposition figures, with several outlets reporting on prominent activists being freed (Lenta.ru, Meduza, Kommersant, RBC.ru). Concurrently, Fico announces a desire to restore economic cooperation with Russia (Vesti, RIA Novosti), while the US reportedly sets conditions for Ukraine's security guarantees involving territorial concessions (RT (Russia Today)). Discussions also continue on the potential confiscation of Russian assets by the EC (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
17:34
RIA Novosti

Россия пригрозила скорыми ответными мерами после блокировки активов в ЕС

17:34 (14:34 in your timezone)
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21:46
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО сбили две воздушные цели над Севастополем

21:46 (18:46 in your timezone)

22:10 (19:10)Belarusian Prisoners Freed

Russian media is primarily focused on the release of 123 prisoners by Belarus, including prominent opposition figures like Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka, following a visit by a Trump envoy (RT (Russia Today), Vesti, Lenta.ru, Kommersant, Meduza). This move is reportedly part of a deal with Washington to lift sanctions on Belarus' fertilizer industry and involves an exchange for Russians and Belarusians, though Babaryka's son remains imprisoned (Kommersant).
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23:46
RIA Novosti

Системы ПВО сбили 94 украинских дрона над российскими регионами

23:46 (20:46 in your timezone)