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18.12.2024

The Day Uzbek Hit Man Confessed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 18.12.2024.

It displays 217 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.12.2024The Day Uzbek Hit Man Confessed
Russian investigators announced the arrest of an Uzbek citizen accused of assassinating General Kirillov, claiming he confessed to working with Ukrainian intelligence for $100,000. The story dominated morning coverage, with Peskov officially naming Kyiv as the orchestrator.

A train collision in Murmansk region gradually escalated throughout the day, with casualty numbers rising from 8 to 17 injured and one death. The absent train operator and assistant were detained.

The UN General Assembly adopted Russia's anti-Nazi resolution, with media emphasizing opposition from Western countries. Defense officials claimed destruction of NATO equipment near Kursk, including an Abrams tank. Ryabkov indicated Russia's willingness to normalize relations with the US, while media reported EU discussions about deploying 100,000 troops to Ukraine.

Evening coverage focused on a fire at the Trinity Sergius Lavra monastery and ongoing oil spill cleanup on the Black Sea coast.
18.12.2024
00:43
The incoming US president has refused to comment on whether any contact with the Kremlin has already taken place
00:43 (21:43 in your timezone)
01:47

02:13 (23:13)Ukraine Claims Kirillov Hit, Trump Seeks Putin

Russian newspapers continue extensive coverage of General Kirillov's assassination, with Ukrainian special services now claiming responsibility (NTV, NYT). Trump's special envoy plans to visit Kiev but not Moscow in January (Meduza), while Trump himself expresses desire to talk with Putin (RT). The State Duma approved life sentences for working with foreign organizations (Moscow Times), and the cabinet discusses extending maternal capital program until 2030 (TASS).
02:51
RIA Novosti

Генассамблея ООН приняла резолюцию России по борьбе с героизацией нацизма

02:51 (23:51 in your timezone)
03:07
05:23
RIA Novosti

Артиллеристы "Запада" уничтожили опорный пункт ВСУ на Купянском участке

05:23 (02:23 in your timezone)
05:31
RIA Novosti

Российские артиллеристы уничтожили опорный пункт ВСУ на Купянском участке

05:31 (02:31 in your timezone)

05:41 (02:41)UN Adopts Russia's Anti-Nazi Motion

Russian newspapers extensively report on the UN General Assembly adopting Russia's resolution against the glorification of Nazism (Gazeta, Kommersant, Lenta, Vesti), with specific mention that the US, Germany, and Ukraine opposed it. Military reports claim destruction of NATO equipment near Kursk, including an American Abrams tank (TASS, Izvestia). Separately, reports discuss Ukrainian refugee returns to Russian-controlled territories (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
06:11
RIA Novosti

"Нужно позвонить Путину": в США сделали заявление о соглашении с Россией

06:11 (03:11 in your timezone)
06:19
RIA Novosti

Азербайджан будет рад приходу российских компаний в Карабах, заявил Алиев

06:19 (03:19 in your timezone)
07:07
RIA Novosti

"Нужно позвонить Путину": в США сделали заявление о соглашении с Россией

07:07 (04:07 in your timezone)
08:11
RIA Novosti

"Земля задрожала". Союзники США нашли новую жертву

08:11 (05:11 in your timezone)
08:27
RIA Novosti

Часть республиканцев, активно выступавших за помощь Украине, изменили позицию, пишет NYT

08:27 (05:27 in your timezone)

08:36 (05:36)Electoral College Confirms as Ukraine Rejects Freeze

Russian newspapers report on Electoral College confirming Trump's victory (Interfax), while covering his potential impact on Ukraine, with Zelenskyy rejecting conflict freeze possibilities (Moscow Times) and some Republicans shifting stance on Ukraine aid (RIA Novosti). UN General Assembly continues to draw attention with adoption of Russia's anti-Nazi resolution (NTV, Gazeta, Kommersant). Military reports claim destruction of Ukrainian drone control points (Izvestia).
09:23
RIA Novosti

Задержаны двое подозреваемых в убийстве Кириллова, пишут СМИ

09:23 (06:23 in your timezone)
09:23
09:39
RIA Novosti

Задержан подозреваемый в убийстве Кириллова

09:39 (06:39 in your timezone)

09:49 (06:49)Uzbek Suspect Seized in General's Murder

Russian newspapers extensively cover arrests in General Kirillov's assassination case. Multiple sources (Gazeta, Interfax, Kommersant, TASS, RBC) report that suspects have been detained, with main suspect identified as an Uzbek citizen allegedly recruited by Ukrainian security services. According to Investigative Committee statements cited across media, the suspect has confessed to cooperation with Ukraine.
10:03
RIA Novosti

Задержан подозреваемый в убийстве генерала Кириллова

10:03 (07:03 in your timezone)
10:19
RIA Novosti

"Земля задрожала". Союзники США нашли новую жертву

10:19 (07:19 in your timezone)
10:43
10:59
11:15
RIA Novosti

Ильхам Алиев: война НАТО и России будет мировым апокалипсисом

11:15 (08:15 in your timezone)
11:23
11:31

11:32 (08:32)Uzbek Suspect Claims $100k for General's Hit

Russian newspapers extensively cover a breakthrough in General Kirillov's assassination case, with FSB detaining an Uzbek citizen who allegedly confessed to working with Ukrainian intelligence for $100,000 (Gazeta, Kommersant, Lenta, Meduza, Moscow Times, TASS). Separately, Zakharova denounces EU's 15th sanctions package (Izvestia), while Aliyev warns of apocalyptic consequences of potential NATO-Russia conflict (RIA Novosti).
12:11
12:19
RIA Novosti

В Кремле назвали киевский режим заказчиком и организатором убийства генерала Кириллова

12:19 (09:19 in your timezone)
12:43
RIA Novosti

США до конца года потратят 1,22 миллиарда долларов на военную помощь Украине

12:43 (09:43 in your timezone)
13:31
13:39
13:47
RIA Novosti

Генштаб рассказал о наступлении по всему фронту

13:47 (10:47 in your timezone)

14:05 (11:05)Million Lost in Ukraine Claims Moscow

Russian newspapers report on two major developments: General Staff claims Ukraine lost nearly 1 million soldiers since the conflict's start (Izvestia, RIA, Vesti), while Zelenskyy reportedly acknowledges inability to retake Donbas and Crimea militarily (Moscow Times). Investigation into General Kirillov's assassination continues with new details about the suspect's alleged Ukrainian connections (RBC, Lenta). Putin transfers beverage company assets to state property management (TASS).
14:19
14:19
14:27
15:15
RIA Novosti

Нескольких человек допросили по подозрению в причастности к убийству генерала Кириллова

15:15 (12:15 in your timezone)

15:56 (12:56)Kremlin Names Ukraine in General's Hit

Russian newspapers heavily focus on General Kirillov's assassination, with multiple sources reporting suspect interrogations (RIA, Vesti, Gazeta). The Kremlin explicitly accuses Ukraine of ordering the hit (Moscow Times, Gazeta). In parallel developments, Russia announces termination of cooperation with CERN (Izvestia) while indicating readiness to normalize relations with US (TASS). EU threatens to detain Russian "shadow tankers" in Baltic Sea (Moscow Times).
16:11
16:35
16:51
17:07
RIA Novosti

В Мурманской области пассажирский поезд столкнулся с грузовым

17:07 (14:07 in your timezone)
17:07
17:31

17:33 (14:33)Trains Collide in Murmansk

Russian newspapers extensively cover a train collision in the Murmansk region, with multiple injuries reported (Interfax, Lenta, NTV, RIA, TASS, Vesti). In parallel developments, Reuters reports EU discussions about deploying 100,000 troops to Ukraine (RBC), while the maternal capital payment program is extended until 2030 (Izvestia). Defense Ministry releases map of regions potentially targeted by Ukrainian Western missiles (Kommersant).
17:39
17:47
18:03
RIA Novosti

Ильхам Алиев: война НАТО и России будет мировым апокалипсисом

18:03 (15:03 in your timezone)

18:45 (15:45)Murmansk Trains Collide, 14 Hurt

Russian newspapers extensively cover a train collision in the Murmansk region, with updated casualty numbers rising to 14 injured (Gazeta, Izvestia, Moscow Times, NTV, TASS, Vesti). In parallel coverage, Azerbaijani President Aliyev warns of "apocalyptic" consequences of potential NATO-Russia conflict (RIA Novosti), while RT criticizes EU diplomat's alleged Russophobic stance. Svoboda reports on housing issues with state-provided apartments.
20:11

20:21 (17:21)Fire Erupts at Historic Lavra

Russian newspapers heavily cover a train collision in Murmansk region with potential child casualties (Gazeta, Lenta, Interfax). New developments include a fire breaking out at Trinity Sergius Lavra monastery (NTV, RBC) and U.S. allowing transactions with Gazprombank for nuclear projects until June (Kommersant). Coverage continues of Putin's upcoming Q&A session, with Peskov detailing most popular questions (Izvestia, Vesti).

21:57 (18:57)Train Driver Missing, 17 Hurt in Murmansk Crash

Russian newspapers extensively cover a train collision in the Murmansk region, with casualty numbers rising to 17 (TASS, Vesti, NTV, Gazeta). New developments reveal the train operator was absent, and both the operator and assistant have been detained. Meanwhile, annual inflation accelerated to 9.52% (Kommersant), and Zelensky's office labeled Orban "Putin's messenger" following his calls for peace talks (Lenta).
22:43
RIA Novosti

Пушилин сообщил о критическом положении ВСУ в Курахово

22:43 (19:43 in your timezone)