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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 18.02.2025.
It displays 150 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.02.2025 ⇢ Day Peace Workers Met Under Drone Rain
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The first high-level US-Russia talks since 2022 commenced in Riyadh amid intense Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory. Early morning strikes damaged infrastructure in Krasnodar and targeted a Russian base in Syria.
The talks stretched over three hours, with Russian media emphasizing their bilateral nature while reporting EU discussions about deploying 30,000 troops to Ukraine. By afternoon, Lavrov and Rubio announced agreement on working groups for Ukraine settlement and restoration of embassy staffing levels. A proposed moratorium on energy infrastructure attacks emerged.
Evening brought White House characterization of talks as "monumental," while Moscow maintained its position against EU participation in peace negotiations. Putin instructed his delegation to show "maximum friendliness" toward the US team, while approving support measures for Kursk residents who lost homes to drone attacks.
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An attempt to eliminate the influence of former Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko could be Zelensky’s last mistake
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RIA Novosti
Политик Гунба заявил о попытке срыва президентских выборов в Абхазии
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Berlin has reportedly ruled out participating in an EU peacekeeping mission without American boots on the ground
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03:17⇢Riyadh Talks Meet EU Troops Plan
⌨Russian media report on two major developments: EU discussions about sending 30,000 troops to Ukraine (Moscow Times, RBC, RT), with Germany conditioning its participation on US involvement. Meanwhile, Trump and Macron discussed the upcoming US-Russia talks (Interfax), as Lavrov and Ushakov arrived in Riyadh, drawing praise from Musk (Izvestia, Lenta).
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Switzerland’s Kurt Pelda has been charged with illegally crossing the border alongside Ukrainian troops
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“This is what competent leadership looks like,” president Trump’s ally wrote on X
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В Саудовской Аравии 18 февраля начинаются переговоры России и США
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The Ukrainian leader has said Kiev will not recognize deals made behind its back
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RIA Novosti
Американские компании потеряли 300 миллиардов долларов из-за ухода из России, заявил глава РФПИ
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09:31⇢Riyadh Talks Open Under Drone Rain
⌨Russian media extensively cover the start of US-Russia talks in Riyadh (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV, RT), with Peskov stating they won't affect Russia-Iran relations (TASS, Izvestia). RFPI head Dmitriev met Trump's team (Kommersant) and claims Western companies lost $300 billion by leaving Russia (RIA). Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks are reported in Krasnodar region and at a Russian base in Syria (Lenta, Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
"Ждите в октябре". На Украине готовятся к госперевороту
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The high-level meeting in Riyadh seeks to lay the groundwork for settling the Ukraine conflict
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RIA Novosti
"Худшие кошмары сбылись". Преемник Трампа послал четкий сигнал Москве
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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11:04⇢Riyadh Talks Echo Through Moscow
⌨Russian media extensively cover the start of US-Russia talks in Riyadh (Interfax, Izvestia, RBC, RT, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, NTV), with RFPI head expressing hope for Russia's position to be "clearly heard" (Kommersant). Svoboda discusses possibility of Easter ceasefire, while RIA Novosti reports on "worst nightmares" regarding Trump's successor. Medvedev responds to Ukrainian attack on CPC station (Vesti).
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The West’s sanctions war has backfired on American companies, the head of the Russian sovereign wealth fund has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev, one of the negotiators, said progress in the talks could emerge within two to three months. 2
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
В Эр-Рияде прошел первый этап встречи российской и американской делегаций
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Estonian Cell has suspended production after electricity prices hit record highs last week, Delfi has reported
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Estonian Cell has suspended production after electricity prices hit record highs last week, Delfi has reported
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RIA Novosti
В Эр-Рияде возобновились переговоры России и США
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13:32⇢Riyadh Talks Meet Pipeline Alert
⌨Russian media extensively cover US-Russia talks in Riyadh (Moscow Times, RIA, Svoboda), with Peskov indicating Putin's readiness for Zelensky talks (Kommersant) while noting no agreement yet on Putin-Trump meeting (TASS). New developments include Transneft warning of potential oil pumping disruption due to drone attacks (RBC) and Russian forces claiming control of Yampolovka in DPR (Izvestia, Vesti).
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The US wants its European allies to serve as Kiev’s security providers after a potential peace deal with Russia
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RIA Novosti
Переговоры России и США в Эр-Рияде продолжаются больше трех часов
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RIA Novosti
МИД России заявил о серьезном настрое США обсуждать ситуацию на Украине
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Moscow has never opposed peace, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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RIA Novosti
Россия и США провели серьезный разговор по всем вопросам, заявил Ушаков
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15:13⇢Riyadh Round One Closes
⌨The conclusion of the first round of US-Russia talks in Riyadh dominates coverage (Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant). Presidential aide Ushakov describes the talks as "decent" (TASS, RIA Novosti), while Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova notes Western "hysteria" over the contacts (NTV, Vesti). Bloomberg reports on a possible Putin-Trump meeting next week (RBC), while the Kremlin indicates Putin's readiness for Zelensky talks (RT).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Kremlin said it would not oppose Ukraine’s potential membership in the EU but reiterated its strong opposition to Kyiv joining NATO. 2
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Переговоры между Россией и США в Эр-Рияде прошли неплохо, заявил Ушаков
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Elon Musk’s company is considering setting up a plant in the country to diversify from China
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16:21⇢Riyadh Talks Close With Working Groups
⌨Russian media extensively cover the conclusion of US-Russia talks in Riyadh (Interfax, Lenta, NTV, Vesti). New developments include agreement to form working groups on Ukraine settlement (Izvestia, RBC) and restore embassy staffing levels (TASS). Moscow maintains that Ukraine settlement requires addressing broader security issues, specifically opposing NATO membership while accepting potential EU entry (Moscow Times). Putin will personally select negotiation team members (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff echoed the cautious optimism of Russian delegates, calling the meeting “positive, upbeat, constructive.” 2
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RIA Novosti
"Худшие кошмары сбылись". Преемник Трампа послал четкий сигнал Москве
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The bloc can help end hostilities by ceasing military support for Kiev, Russia’s Deputy FM Aleksandr Grushko has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Top diplomats from both countries said they would restart diplomatic relations and begin formal consultations for ending the war in Ukraine. 3
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Moscow and Washington have agreed to start the conflict settlement process, according to the Russian foreign minister
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19:19⇢Energy Attacks Freeze As Peace Plan Unfolds
⌨Russian media extensively cover new developments in US-Russia talks in Riyadh, with Lavrov announcing agreement on a proposed moratorium on energy infrastructure attacks (Interfax, RT) and a three-stage Ukraine plan including mandatory elections (Moscow Times). Support measures for Kursk region residents who lost homes are detailed, with Putin approving monthly payments of 65,000 rubles (NTV, TASS, Izvestia).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Лавров: Россия и США начали слышать друг друга
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russian officials hope to take advantage of President Donald Trump’s eagerness to end the war in Ukraine to secure a favorable deal for itself. 4
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Ending the conflict could open up “historic” opportunities for US-Russian relations, the US secretary of state has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сергей Лавров: Россия и США начали слышать друг друга
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Kiev has attacked internationally operated energy infrastructure in “latest tantrum”, according to Russia’s top diplomat
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23:56⇢Saudi Summit Breaks Ice
⌨Russian media extensively cover breakthrough US-Russia talks in Riyadh (Kommersant, RBC, NTV, Vesti). White House describes negotiations as a "monumental step towards peace" (RBC, NTV). Putin instructs Russian delegation to show "maximum friendliness" towards US and Trump (Moscow Times), while Lavrov indicates improved mutual understanding (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Foreign Ministry warns that Zelensky needs to be "brought to his senses" (RT) regarding infrastructure attacks.