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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 18.01.2025.
It displays 159 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.01.2025 ⇢ The Night of Forty-Six Drones
⌨Ukrainian drones struck multiple Russian regions overnight, with state media reporting 46 intercepted drones. The attacks targeted oil facilities in Tula oblast, causing fires. By morning, Russian media shifted focus to claimed retaliatory strikes on Kyiv's military-industrial facilities, reporting four casualties.
Military coverage intensified around claims of capturing Vremevka and Petropavlovka in Donetsk, with descriptions of underground fortifications in Kurakhovo. The Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement, set to begin January 19, faced complications when Netanyahu demanded hostage lists.
The afternoon brought reports of multiple drone interceptions over Crimea, while coverage continued of the previous day's Russia-Iran strategic partnership. Evening reports focused on protests against Trump in Washington and claims about a NATO F-16 pilot's death in Ukraine.
Military coverage intensified around claims of capturing Vremevka and Petropavlovka in Donetsk, with descriptions of underground fortifications in Kurakhovo. The Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement, set to begin January 19, faced complications when Netanyahu demanded hostage lists.
The afternoon brought reports of multiple drone interceptions over Crimea, while coverage continued of the previous day's Russia-Iran strategic partnership. Evening reports focused on protests against Trump in Washington and claims about a NATO F-16 pilot's death in Ukraine.
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Here are main things to watch in new year by one of Russia’s best foreign policy experts
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00:12 (21:12)⇢Moscow-Tehran Defense Pact Sealed
⌨Russian media widely cover defense cooperation with Iran (Kommersant, NTV), while reporting on British military aid to Ukraine being labeled a "direct threat" by Russia's UK embassy (Izvestia). Trump's reported decision to exclude Russian representatives from his potential inauguration receives attention (Moscow Times, Svoboda). Cultural sphere sees leadership changes at the Pushkin Museum, with Olga Galaktionova's appointment drawing coverage (Meduza, Interfax).
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RIA Novosti
Йеллен анонсировала чрезвычайные меры, чтобы избежать дефолта в США
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Nigeria has officially joined the economic bloc as its ninth “partner state,” Brazil has announced
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RIA Novosti
В Калужской области после атаки беспилотников загорелось нежилое здание
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RIA Novosti
В Тульской области из-за атаки БПЛА загорелось промышленное предприятие
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04:52 (01:52)⇢Drones Set Oil Ablaze in Tula
⌨Russian media extensively cover Ukrainian drone attacks on multiple regions. Several sources (NTV, RIA, Gazeta, Vesti) report attacks in Tula oblast resulting in an oil facility fire, while air defense systems intercepted drones over Voronezh. In parallel, coverage continues of the Russia-Iran defense agreement (Kommersant), while RT reports Nigeria's accession to BRICS as a partner state.
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The billionaire has shared insights into his “intriguing” dinner with the US President-elect
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремели взрывы
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The billionaire said he was “‘impressed” by the US President-elect’s interest in his healthcare innovation proposals
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RIA Novosti
В ряде районов Киева после взрывов пропало водоснабжение
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The ceasefire agreement will come into force on Sunday, despite opposition from Israeli hardliners
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07:57 (04:57)⇢Forty-Six Drones in Russian Skies
⌨Russian media extensively report on air defense systems intercepting 46 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions (Gazeta, Interfax, Izvestia, TASS, Vesti). RT covers an approved Israeli-Hamas ceasefire deal set to begin Sunday, while RIA Novosti reports water supply disruptions in Kyiv following explosions. Nigeria's BRICS partnership status receives attention (NTV), as does Putin's reference to former Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko's "Mr. No" nickname (Lenta).
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RIA Novosti
В нескольких районах Киева после взрывов пропало водоснабжение
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RIA Novosti
В Киевской области объявили вторую за день воздушную тревогу
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Radio Liberty
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Both countries see each other as key strategic partners, Farhad Ibrahimov has told RT
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The capacity could be up to 55 billion cubic meters per year, the Russian leader has said
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11:26 (08:26)⇢Forty-Six Drones and a Gaza Clock
⌨Russian media report extensively on military developments: the interception of 46 Ukrainian drones overnight (Interfax, NTV, Kommersant), and Russian strikes on Kyiv causing four casualties (Meduza, RIA). A new focus emerges on the Gaza ceasefire, with Qatar announcing its start time for January 19 (RBC, TASS, Vesti). Putin's support for a major gas pipeline to Iran, with potential capacity of 55 billion cubic meters annually, receives coverage (RT).
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удары по одному из крупнейших украинских заводов
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The soon-to-be US president launched the Solana-based token on Saturday
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
ВС России в ответ на атаки ракетами ATACMS нанесли удар по ВПК Украины
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The Moscow Times (English)
Ukraine's Foreign Minister said the deaths are more "proof that Putin wants war, not peace." 2
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13:33 (10:33)⇢Two Towns Fall in Donetsk
⌨Russian media extensively cover the liberation of Vremevka and Petropavlovka in DPR (TASS, Izvestia, Vesti). Multiple sources report on missile strikes against Kyiv, resulting in four casualties (Moscow Times, NTV, RIA). A parallel focus emerges on the shooting of two judges at Iran's Supreme Court building (Meduza, RBC, Gazeta). Labor market changes receive attention, with reports of 40% of Russians changing professions in three years (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Исполнительница хита «Сигма-бой» Бэтси пожаловалась на хейтеров
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Почти 40% россиян сменили профессию за три года
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Meduza
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The Moscow Times (English)
In 10 hours of questioning by the magistrates, Durov said that he was "disgusted in a personal capacity." 1
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One millionaire left the UK every 45 minutes in 2024 after the Labour Party’s tax overhaul, a report says
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RIA Novosti
Обстановка в Курахово оказалась на порядок лучше, чем в Угледаре, рассказал Пушилин
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
ВС России в ответ на атаки ракетами ATACMS нанесли удар по ВПК Украины
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15:41 (12:41)⇢Missiles Strike Kyiv's Defense Plants
⌨Russian media extensively cover retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian military facilities, particularly in Kyiv (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Moscow Times, NTV). The strikes are framed as a response to attacks on Belgorod region. New developments include Israeli military's readiness for first phase of Hamas ceasefire (Interfax, Meduza). In domestic news, property seizure of rapper Morgenshtern receives attention (Gazeta), alongside corruption allegations in Kursk region (Lenta).
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The Moscow Times
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One millionaire left Britain every 45 minutes in 2024 after the Labour Party’s tax overhaul, a report says
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The outgoing US leader was referring to an unannounced trip he made to Kiev in 2023
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RIA Novosti
МИД назвал ничтожным соглашение Украины и Британии о столетнем партнерстве
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The Moscow Times (English)
Boris Pistorius also said Germany should aim to spend around 3% of GDP on defense. 2
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Janet Yellen has told Congress that her department will pause retirement payments in a bid to avoid default
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RIA Novosti
В Харькове прогремел взрыв
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19:34 (16:34)⇢Kurakhovo Falls After Underground Battle
⌨The papers focus on military developments in Ukraine's Kurakhovo, with DPR leader Pushilin discussing underground fortifications and the month-long operation to capture the city (TASS, Izvestia). German Defense Minister Pistorius's statement about possible troop deployment to a future Ukrainian buffer zone receives attention (Moscow Times). In energy news, Hungary and Serbia pledge to protect Turkish Stream pipeline (NTV), while reports emerge of illegal oil dumping in a Russian region (Gazeta).
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Gazeta.ru
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RIA Novosti
В Приднестровье из-за энергокризиса погибли три человека
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RIA Novosti
В Приднестровье из-за энергокризиса с начала года погибли три человека
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The suspect headed the Information Systems Department in one of the country’s biggest banks, the nation’s security service has said
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RIA Novosti
Подполье сообщило о результативном ударе по базе иностранных наемников в Харьковской области
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The suspect headed the Information Systems Department in one of the country’s biggest banks, the nation’s security service has said
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Россияне окунулись в ледяную воду на крещенские купания
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A Danish instructor died in an attack on a Ukrainian training center in Krivoy Rog, sources have told the agency
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23:09 (20:09)⇢Netanyahu's Ultimatum Over Hostage Lists
⌨Russian media report on two main developments: Israel-Hamas negotiations reaching a critical point, with Netanyahu demanding prisoner lists and threatening renewed fighting (Meduza, RBC, Izvestia). Military operations in Ukraine receive attention, with claims of a NATO F-16 pilot's death in Krivoy Rog (RT) and drone interceptions over Crimea (TASS). A cultural note covers traditional Epiphany ice swimming across Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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