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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 16.02.2026.
It displays 134 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Geneva Delegation Expansion
⌨On February 16, Russian editorial priorities shifted from the immediate aftermath of the Bryansk blackout to the logistics of diplomacy. In the morning, state media outlets like TASS and RIA Novosti emphasized the expansion of the Russian delegation, led by Vladimir Medinsky, for the upcoming Geneva peace talks, framing the dialogue as a high-stakes encounter between Moscow, Kyiv, and the Trump administration. This was contrasted by independent outlets like Meduza focusing on the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death, highlighting family visits to his grave and new European evidence of his poisoning.
By early afternoon, the narrative was dominated by the Crocus City Hall trial, with nearly all sources reporting the prosecution's request for life sentences for the lead defendants. Simultaneously, the Kremlin dismissed the Navalny poisoning allegations as "baseless" while tightening internal controls, including new presidential authority over internet shutdowns. By evening, attention returned to Geneva as the Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed the talks would proceed behind closed doors.
By early afternoon, the narrative was dominated by the Crocus City Hall trial, with nearly all sources reporting the prosecution's request for life sentences for the lead defendants. Simultaneously, the Kremlin dismissed the Navalny poisoning allegations as "baseless" while tightening internal controls, including new presidential authority over internet shutdowns. By evening, attention returned to Geneva as the Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed the talks would proceed behind closed doors.
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RIA Novosti
Киевский режим превратился в международную террористическую ячейку, сообщили в МИД
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The ball is in Washington’s court to show its resolve to strike a deal with Tehran, Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said
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05:05 (02:05)⇢Geneva Whispers of Energy Truce
⌨Russian editorial priorities have shifted toward the Geneva negotiations, specifically focusing on a potential 'energy truce' (TASS). This diplomatic framing is countered by state media's intensified labeling of the Ukrainian government as an 'international terrorist cell' (RIA Novosti) and reports of new domestic weapons deployments (Lenta.ru). Meanwhile, independent and Western-leaning outlets continue to track the international fallout from the Navalny poisoning allegations (Meduza, The Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: гадалки освоили бизнес на горе семей, чьи родственники пропали на СВО
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
ВС России сорвали две украинские контратаки на Сумском направлении
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RIA Novosti
США выделили лишь треть от объявленной суммы на производство ракет ERAM для Украины
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RIA Novosti
Атака ВСУ на Брянскую область стала самой мощной за все время, сообщил Богомаз
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09:11 (06:11)⇢The Freezing Streets of Bryansk
⌨Russian media are amplifying reports of a record-scale Ukrainian drone and missile offensive against the Bryansk region, focusing on the resulting loss of heating and electricity for civilians (RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru, Meduza, The Moscow Times, RBC.ru). Simultaneously, state outlets are highlighting the tactical exhaustion of Ukrainian troops in Zaporizhzhia (TASS, NTV.ru). Domestic coverage is also diversifying with reports on the 'black business' of wartime psychics (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Kommersant
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The Moscow Times
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Washington maintained a warm tone at the Munich conference, but it has shown that it doesn’t intend to “defend the old order,” the outlet’s sources say
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11:40 (08:40)⇢Flowers for a Fallen Dissident
⌨Russian media are currently bifurcated between military and symbolic reporting. State-aligned outlets emphasize the record-breaking scale of Ukrainian drone strikes on the Bryansk and Belgorod regions, framing the conflict as a technological defense of infrastructure (RIA Novosti, NTV.ru, Interfax.ru). Simultaneously, independent and opposition sources prioritize the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death, documenting his family's visit to his grave and his political legacy (Meduza, Svoboda.org).
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RIA Novosti
Источник рассказал об основных темах переговоров по Украине в Женеве
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Kazakhstan's reputation as a safe haven for Russian exiles has been upended by a string of planned expulsions of dissidents. 6
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Europeans are “assembling” to expand in order to spite Russia, the top diplomat has said
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RIA Novosti
Состав российской делегации на переговорах в Женеве расширят
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Europeans are “assembling” to expand in order to spite Russia, the top diplomat has said
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Вице-спикер Госдумы Борис Чернышов направил письмо министру финансов РФ Антону Силуанову с предложением автоматизации начисления налоговых вычетов по наиболее востребованным категориям.
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Moscow’s strikes are not about freezing civilians. They are aimed at dismantling the Soviet-built unified energy system that underpins Ukraine’s industry, economy, and military potential
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Российские военные освободили населенные пункты Покровку в Сумской области и Миньковку в Донецкой Народной Республике (ДНР).
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13:44 (10:44)⇢Expanding the Seats at Geneva
⌨Russian state media are prioritizing two tactical developments: the reported capture of Pokrovka and Minkovka (Vesti, TASS) and the expansion of the Russian delegation for upcoming Geneva negotiations (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, NTV.ru). Conversely, independent and critical outlets focus on the Kremlin's dismissal of Navalny poisoning allegations as 'baseless' (Meduza, Lenta.ru) and the increasing vulnerability of Russian dissidents in Kazakhstan (The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Путин принял с докладом губернатора Орловской области
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The Moscow Times (English)
Britain, Sweden, France, Germany and the Netherlands claimed Russia killed Navalny with a rare toxin found in South American dart frogs. 2
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RIA Novosti
"У ВСУ было преимущество". С чем столкнулись морпехи в Донбассе
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Токаев обсудили двустороннее сотрудничество и международную повестку
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU представляет прямую трансляцию гала-концерта Медиакорпорации Китая по случаю праздника Весны 2026
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: гадалки освоили бизнес на горе семей, чьи родственники пропали на СВО
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Lenta.ru
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Роскомнадзор (РКН) прокомментировал слова главы комитета Госдумы по информационной политике Сергея Боярского о диалоге ведомства с руководством мессенджера Telegram, указав, что по этому вопросу пока добавить нечего.
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16:18 (13:18)⇢Geneva Delegation Swells with New Seats
⌨Russian media are divided between state-managed diplomatic signaling and internal security reporting. Pro-government outlets focus on expanding the Russian delegation for the upcoming Geneva negotiations (TASS, NTV.ru) and the Kremlin's dismissive stance toward renewed dialogue with Telegram (Vesti, RBC.ru). Conversely, independent and critical sources highlight escalating domestic pressure, specifically the reported 200 criminal cases linked to Alexei Navalny's symbolism (Meduza).
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RIA Novosti
Источник раскрыл детали предстоящих переговоров в Женеве по Украине
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Moscow’s strikes are aimed at dismantling the Soviet-built unified energy system that underpins Kiev’s industry and military potential
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From SCUDs and Tochkas to Iskanders and drones, post-Soviet states reshape their arsenals while balancing legacy and new tech
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Более 23 тыс. человек продолжают находиться в пунктах временного размещения (ПВР), организованных для эвакуированных из зон боевых действий.
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Россия не спешит с выработкой своего решения и позиции по "Совету мира", работа идет в спокойном режиме, заявил замглавы МИД РФ Сергей Рябков.
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The Moscow Times
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Украинские военные нанесли удар по автомобильной дороге в Запорожской области, сообщил в своем Telegram-канале губернатор Евгений Балицкий.
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Правительство России рассматривает возможность внедрения биометрической идентификации покупателей на маркетплейсах с использованием Единой биометрической системы (ЕБС).
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18:51 (15:51)⇢Life Behind Iron Bars Requested
⌨Russian media are currently prioritizing the sentencing stage of the Crocus City Hall terror trial, with state and independent outlets reporting the prosecution's request for life sentences for the lead defendants (RBC.ru, TASS, Kommersant, Meduza). Concurrently, editorial attention remains fixed on the upcoming Geneva negotiations (RIA Novosti, NTV.ru), while independent sources highlight the social media backlash regarding the official investigation into Alexei Navalny's death (Svoboda.org).
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RT’s Chay Bowes looks back at the once prestigious event, which has devolved into a “Russophobic fundraiser”
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Прокурор попросил 2-й Западный окружной военный суд лишить гражданства РФ родственников одного из исполнителей теракта в "Крокус Сити Холле" Шамсидина Фаридуни (внесен в перечень террористов и экстремистов Росфинмониторинга).
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Роскомнадзор (РКН) на фоне масштабных сбоев в онлайн-сервисах заявил изданию "Газета.ру", что решений о блокировке в РФ нейросети ChatGPT не принималось.
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RIA Novosti
Российская делегация прибудет в Женеву рано утром во вторник, сообщил источник
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Российская делегация прибудет в Женеву на переговоры по Украине ранним утром 17 февраля. Об этом сообщает агентство РИА Новости со ссылкой на дипломатический источник.
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Дежурные средства противовоздушной обороны (ПВО) за 4 часа сбили 21 беспилотник Вооруженных сил Украины (ВСУ) над тремя российскими регионами.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted Tehran must be barred from enriching uranium
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Известный голливудский актер Роберт Дюваль ушел из жизни в возрасте 95 лет. Об этом сообщила его жена Лучиана на своей странице в социальных сетях.
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21:44 (18:44)⇢The Godfather's Consigliere Departs
⌨Russian media are shifting focus toward the logistical arrival of the state delegation in Geneva for upcoming negotiations (TASS, RIA Novosti, NTV.ru). Simultaneously, a rare moment of cultural alignment has emerged as both state and independent outlets report the death of American actor Robert Duvall (Vesti, Meduza). Meanwhile, internal pressures remain visible through reports on new presidential controls over internet access and declining business climate indicators (The Moscow Times, Kommersant).
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Производство по уголовному делу о мошенничестве в футболе, возбужденному по заявлению главы Самарской области Вячеслава Федорищева, прекращено.
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Глава комитета Госдумы по международным делам и лидер ЛДПР Леонид Слуцкий заявил, что президенту Польши Каролю Навроцкому не стоит говорить об амбициях обладать ядерным оружием.
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RIA Novosti
Переговоры по Украине в Женеве пройдут за закрытыми дверями, сообщил МИД Швейцарии
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Kommersant
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Трехсторонние переговоры между Россией, США и Украиной по мирному урегулированию пройдут в закрытом формате, представители СМИ допущены не будут.
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The US has been seeing condemnation from some actors over its efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, the top US diplomat has said
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RIA Novosti
Российская делегация во главе с Мединским направилась на переговоры по Украине в Женеву
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The Munich Security Conference again became a rally, not a forum
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