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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 17.02.2025.
It displays 163 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.02.2025 ⇢ Day of Ninety Drones Above Pipeline
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The morning began with reports of Ukrainian drone attacks, culminating in confirmation of 90 UAVs intercepted over Russian territory. A strike on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's infrastructure disrupted oil transit operations.
By midday, details emerged about the US-Russia talks in Riyadh, with Lavrov and Ushakov departing for Saudi Arabia. The Russian delegation firmly rejected territorial concessions to Ukraine and European participation in negotiations. Reports surfaced about potential US troop withdrawals from Baltic states.
Evening coverage centered on the Paris summit's implications, where European leaders discussed deploying 30,000 troops to Ukraine. Russian media emphasized growing divisions between US and European approaches, while maintaining focus on the bilateral nature of upcoming Riyadh talks. A Rosgvardiya general-major's arrest for corruption received minimal coverage despite its significance.
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00:24⇢Riyadh Peace Talk Date Set
⌨Russian media heavily focus on upcoming Ukraine negotiations in Saudi Arabia, with multiple sources (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, TASS) confirming February 18 as the date. Trump's position receives significant attention, with reports of his desire for a ceasefire by Easter (RT, TASS) and White House criticism of Zelensky's resource deal rejection (Vesti). Coverage continues of Navalny's death anniversary (Svoboda) and military advances near Krasnoarmeysk (NTV, RIA).
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что "очень скоро" может встретиться с Путиным
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что очень скоро может встретиться с Путиным
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US taxpayers “deserve to be recouped” for the billions of dollars Washington “invested” in the Ukraine conflict, Michael Waltz says
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The Moscow Times (English)
In a service attended by hundreds, Navalny’s widow Yulia shared memories of her husband and called on Russians abroad to protest the regime. 4
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RIA Novosti
При массированной атаке БПЛА в Краснодарском крае пострадала женщина
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RIA Novosti
США хотят провести отдельные переговоры с Россией и Украиной, сообщили источники
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04:53⇢Washington Seeks Split Talks Path
⌨Russian media report on three main developments: US-Russia negotiations, with Washington seeking separate talks with Moscow and Kyiv (NTV, RIA Novosti), and discussions about Ukraine's potential involvement (RIA). Military reports claim destruction of nine drones over Azov Sea (Interfax). Navalny's memorial service in Berlin receives coverage, with his widow Yulia calling for protests (Moscow Times, Svoboda).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
США хотят провести отдельные переговоры с Россией и Украиной, рассказали источники
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь сбила 90 украинских беспилотников и ракету "Нептун"
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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US taxpayers “deserve to be recouped” for the billions of dollars Washington has “invested” in the Ukraine conflict, Michael Waltz says
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US taxpayers “deserve to be recouped” for the billions of dollars Washington has “invested” in the Ukraine conflict, Michael Waltz says
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08:21⇢Ninety Drones Shot Down Over Russia
⌨Russian media extensively report on nighttime interception of 90 Ukrainian drones and a Neptune missile over Russian territory (Interfax, Izvestia, NTV, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Coverage continues of upcoming negotiations, with Financial Times reporting on Europe's preparation of Ukraine for talks (RBC), while Trump's suggestion to include Zelensky in US-Russia negotiations receives attention (Lenta). US National Security Adviser demands Ukraine repay American aid (RT).
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American taxpayers “deserve to be recouped” for the billions of dollars Washington has “invested” in the conflict, Michael Waltz says
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные поразили место расположения ВСУ в Киевской области
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11:05⇢Rostov Deputy Governor Falls as Drones Rise
⌨Russian media report on two major developments: the arrest of Rostov region's deputy governor Rachalovsky (Interfax, Izvestia) and significant drone activity, with 90 UAVs and a Neptune missile intercepted over Russian territory (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RBC). Coverage continues of Navalny memorial protests, with reports of police threats against detainees (Svoboda), while Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó claims Paris summit participants aim to prevent peace in Ukraine (TASS).
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Kiev’s forces are treating expensive high-precision Western arms as highly expendable, the paper’s sources have said
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные продвинулись к Константиновке в ДНР
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The Moscow Times (English)
Donald Trump first floated the idea of a meeting in Saudi Arabia last week Wednesday after a surprise phone call with Vladimir Putin. 2
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные продвинулись к Константиновке
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Лавров и Ушаков проведут переговоры с представителями США в Эр-Рияде
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12:49⇢Riyadh Talk Details Surface
⌨Russian media extensively cover upcoming US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia (Moscow Times, Kommersant, Izvestia, RIA Novosti). Peskov and Lavrov detail February 18 meeting arrangements, with head of RFPI scheduled to meet US delegation beforehand (RBC). Meanwhile, military operations continue with reports of strikes on Ukrainian ports and airfields (Lenta), and claims of capturing Figolevka in Kharkiv region (TASS).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The overnight attack targeted a pumping station of the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region. 1
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RIA Novosti
Европе нечего делать за столом переговоров по Украине, заявил Лавров
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Moscow wants to hear what Washington has to say on settling the Ukraine crisis, Sergey Lavrov has said
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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14:54⇢Lavrov Slams Door on Land Deal
⌨Russian media extensively cover upcoming US-Russia talks in Riyadh, with new details emerging about delegation members (Vesti, RBC). Lavrov firmly rejects territorial concessions to Ukraine (Izvestia, TASS) and dismisses European participation in negotiations (RIA Novosti). A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly hit the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline in Krasnodar (Moscow Times), while reports surface of US proposals for Chinese and Brazilian peacekeepers in Ukraine (Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Обозреватель Умеренков: планы о войсках на Украине показали неадекватность ЕС
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RIA Novosti
Россия вновь стала главным поставщиком газа в Евросоюз
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RIA Novosti
США могут вывести военных из Прибалтики на фоне переговоров с Россией, сообщает FT
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The release of US citizen Kalob Byers from custody reflects improving relations with Washington, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov
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17:50⇢Baltic Troops Signal Thaw
⌨Russian media extensively cover US-Russia diplomatic developments, with multiple sources (RIA, Vesti, FT) reporting possible US troop withdrawal from Baltic states amid negotiations. Coverage focuses on upcoming Lavrov-US talks in Riyadh (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV), with Zakharova criticizing EU's role (Izvestia). The Kremlin's softer stance on an American detainee is framed as a sign of warming relations (RT), while Erdogan-Zelensky meeting is scheduled to coincide with Lavrov-Rubio talks (RBC).
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Top officials from both countries are to discuss ways to end the Ukraine conflict in Riyadh
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
ЕС хочет разместить на Украине до 30 тысяч военных, сообщил источник
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Kremlin’s top spokesman said the discussions would primarily focus on restoring bilateral relations between Moscow and Washington. 3
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Стешин: Никаким замирением на линии боевого столкновения даже не пахнет
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Американист Батюк: РФ увидела знаки уважения от США перед переговорами в Эр-Рияде
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19:57⇢Riyadh Talks Without Kiev
⌨Russian media extensively cover upcoming US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, with multiple sources revealing Ukraine's exclusion from the negotiations (Kommersant, Vesti, Moscow Times). Ushakov details the bilateral nature of discussions, while sources report EU plans to deploy 30,000 troops to Ukraine (RIA Novosti). A Ukrainian drone reportedly struck a school in Kursk region (Izvestia), as Russia faces record money supply growth of 50 trillion rubles (Moscow Times).
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It is time for Ukraine to choose: stand with its Western sponsors in pursuit of peace or continue to recklessly jeopardize its own lifelines
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RIA Novosti
Лавров и Ушаков прибыли в Саудовскую Аравию на переговоры с США
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RIA Novosti
"Это может изменить войну". Как работают самые секретные специалисты СВО
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How will the situation develop if the US president’s efforts to end the war fail?
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23:09⇢Lavrov Lands in Riyadh
⌨Russian media extensively cover diplomatic developments in Riyadh, where Lavrov and Ushakov have arrived for US-Russia talks (Interfax, TASS, NTV, Vesti). Putin's aide reveals key discussion points (RBC, Lenta), while EU summit in Paris deliberates on Ukraine support (Kommersant, Svoboda). In domestic news, Major General Ryabykh of Rosgvardiya has been detained on corruption charges (Interfax).
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