The massive graft affair has damaged the trust of both Western backers and the Ukrainian public, Vitaly Klitschko has said
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 15.12.2025.
It displays 150 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
15.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Trump Declared Ukraine Settlement Near
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The day's narrative largely centered on the Ukraine conflict and ongoing diplomatic efforts. Morning reports detailed extensive Ukrainian drone attacks across Russian regions, with 130 drones reportedly shot down over 11 regions and the Caspian Sea overnight, and up to 19 near Moscow.
Later in the day, the focus shifted to negotiations. US-Ukraine talks in Berlin were described as difficult by some, though US sources highlighted "significant progress." Notably, US-Ukraine security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5 were reported, with a potential exchange for Ukraine ceding Donbas. A key development was Donald Trump's assertion in the evening that a settlement in Ukraine was "closer than ever."
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф заявил о прогрессе на переговорах с украинской делегацией в Берлине
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли ракетный удар по Белгороду
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли ракетный удар по инфраструктуре Белгорода
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What began as a trade dispute has evolved into a broader clash over alliances, influence, and Pretoria’s place in a changing global order
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00:50⇢Composer Oganezov Passes
⌨Russian media continues to cover the Sydney terrorist attack, with RT (Russia Today) highlighting a bystander disarming a gunman. Meanwhile, multiple outlets report the death of composer Levon Oganezov (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru). Ukrainian drone attacks persist, with RIA Novosti reporting 71 drones shot down over six Russian regions and the Azov Sea. Meduza and Kommersant note Zelensky's meeting with Trump's envoys in Berlin.
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Two gunmen killed at least 15 people at Bondi Beach on Sunday
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RIA Novosti
ПВО отражает атаку беспилотников на Москву
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RIA Novosti
На подлете к Москве сбили 15 БПЛА
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Kommersant
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A refueling aircraft with its transponder reportedly off flew dangerously close to a JetBlue airliner
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06:44⇢Ukraine Drone Attacks Continue
⌨Ukrainian drone attacks continue to be a prominent topic in Russian media, with reports of 15 UAVs shot down near Moscow (RIA Novosti) and a massive attack on the Rostov region (NTV.ru). Separately, RT (Russia Today) highlights a near collision between a US military plane and a passenger jet. Discussions regarding a potential resumption of the OSCE mission in Ukraine are also noted (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
В переговорах по Украине в Берлине негласно участвовал главком НАТО в Европе
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RIA Novosti
Над 11 регионами и Каспийским морем за ночь сбили 130 беспилотников
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RIA Novosti
Киев отказался от идеи создать в Донбассе свободную экономическую зону, пишет Politico
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09:45⇢Ukraine Drone Attacks Persist
⌨Russian media largely focuses on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Reports detail extensive Ukrainian drone attacks shot down over Russian territory (NTV.ru, Interfax.ru) and discussions regarding Ukraine's potential NATO rejection for security guarantees (Meduza). Separately, the Foreign Ministry accuses Western nations of curtailing anti-corruption cooperation with Russia (Vesti), while former Raven Russia owners file an investment lawsuit against Russia (RBC.ru).
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RIA Novosti
ЦБ подал к Euroclear иск на 18 триллионов рублей из-за попыток украсть замороженные активы
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RIA Novosti
ЦБ подал иск к Euroclear на 18 триллионов рублей из-за попыток украсть замороженные активы
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11:44⇢Central Bank's Euroclear Lawsuit Escalates
⌨Russian media prominently features the Central Bank's lawsuit against Euroclear for over 18 trillion rubles concerning frozen assets (RIA Novosti, RBC.ru, Interfax.ru). Kallas also acknowledged Ukraine's NATO membership is no longer under discussion (NTV.ru). Separately, Pussy Riot was declared an "extremist organization" in Russia (Meduza), and Israel issued a warning regarding Sydney (Kommersant).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The proposed Ukraine “reparation loan” will undermine the US-designed global financial system, Kirill Dmitriev has warned
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The proposed Ukraine “reparation loan” will undermine the American-designed global financial system, Kirill Dmitriev has warned
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли удары по объектам, используемым для доставки западного оружия на Украину
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The proposed Ukraine “reparation loan” would undermine the American-designed global financial system, Kirill Dmitriev has warned
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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13:53⇢Kremlin Signals Ukraine Resolution Openness
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the Ukraine conflict, with reports of Russian strikes on Western weapon delivery sites (RIA Novosti) and the Kremlin's openness to serious resolutions (NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Separately, the EU's plan to seize Russian assets is framed as threatening US interests (RT (Russia Today)). The Central Bank's lawsuit against Euroclear also remains prominent (RBC.ru, Interfax.ru).
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
Украинская энергосистема оказалась на грани коллапса, пишет WP
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Tapping the funds by overriding Budapest’s opposition is unlawful and helps fuel the Ukraine conflict, Hungary’s PM has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
На горе Ослянка завершились поиски туристов из Екатеринбурга, пропавших 13 декабря
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Tapping the funds by overriding Budapest’s opposition is unlawful and helps fuel the Ukraine conflict, Hungary’s PM has said
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16:22⇢EU Asset Seizure Declared War
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the Ukraine conflict, with reports of Ukrainian energy system collapse (RIA Novosti) and preparations for a large-scale Ukrainian counter-offensive on Kupyansk (Lenta.ru). Russia also frames the EU's plan to seize Russian assets as a 'declaration of war' (RT (Russia Today)). Separately, Moskalova reports on family reunifications from the SMO (Vesti).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Найденные в Пермском крае туристы в сопровождении спасателей едут в лагерь
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор KP.RU Кубатьян показал подготовку штурмовой бригады «Волки»
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The Ukrainian leader has said he is willing to drop Kiev’s bid, but he could actually still invite foreign military detachments
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The tech billionaire has alleged that the country now has more discriminatory laws than those imposed on the black population under apartheid
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RIA Novosti
Путин подписал закон об ужесточении контроля за финансовыми операциями экстремистов и террористов
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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18:19⇢Ukraine Minister's Peace Agreement
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the Ukraine conflict, with reports detailing the preparation of assault volunteers in the 'Wolves' brigade (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and combat footage from Peschanoye in Dnipropetrovsk region (NTV.ru). Separately, Ukrainian Minister Umerov announced a significant agreement (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru), potentially with the US, to 'bring closer to peace'. Putin also signed a law tightening control over financial transactions of extremists and terrorists (RIA Novosti).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Leaders under pressure at home are shifting their problems onto the world stage, Matteo Salvini has said
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RIA Novosti
ЕС и США договорились о гарантиях безопасности Киеву, схожих с 5-й статьей НАТО, заявил Мерц
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RIA Novosti
ЕС и США договорились о гарантиях безопасности Киеву, схожих с пятой статьей НАТО, заявил Мерц
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21:06⇢Ukraine Settlement Talks, Guarantees
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the Ukraine conflict, with reports of resolved issues between Moscow and Kyiv regarding a settlement (Vesti), and discussions of US-Ukraine security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5 (RIA Novosti, RBC.ru). An Italian deputy PM also claims Western Europe is boycotting the peace process (RT (Russia Today)). Separately, the SBU claims to have attacked a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk (Meduza).
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Kommersant
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Georgia’s pause exposes a growing gap between Brussels’ expectations and political reality
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The Moscow Times (English)
The legal move comes as the EU debates how to use frozen Russian sovereign assets to provide long-term support to Ukraine. 2
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The closure of Volkswagen’s Dresden plant comes as the company buckles under cash flow pressure amid rising energy prices and other headwinds
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RIA Novosti
Конфликт на Украине стал ближе к урегулированию, чем когда-либо, заявил Трамп
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