The EU’s illusions have been shattered as the US moves on
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 19.02.2025.
It displays 144 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.02.2025 ⇢ Day Forces Crossed While Peace Talked
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Russian state media simultaneously reported on military advances and diplomatic breakthroughs. Morning coverage centered on Trump's criticism of Zelensky and FSB's case against former deputy Ponomarev. By early afternoon, Putin announced Russian forces had crossed into Ukraine's Sumy region from Kursk, while expressing satisfaction with the Riyadh talks.
The EU approved its 16th sanctions package targeting Russia's aluminum sector and "shadow fleet." Russian officials emphasized potential US-Russia rapprochement, with discussions of unfreezing assets and embassy restoration. Throughout the day, state media amplified Trump's characterization of Zelensky as a "dictator."
Evening brought reports of drone attacks on a fourth major Russian refinery, while coverage continued of Washington's apparent distancing from Kyiv's position on negotiations.
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RIA Novosti
Трамп оценил переговоры США с Россией в Эр-Рияде как хорошие
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RIA Novosti
Трамп охарактеризовал переговоры в Эр-Рияде как очень хорошие и раскритиковал Украину
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Ведущий социально-политического ток-шоу «60 минут» («Россия 1»), депутат Госдумы Евгений Попов пообщался с политобозревателем «КП» Александром Гамовым
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Георгий Остапкович: возвращение иностранных компаний поможет обуздать инфляцию
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Трамп заявил, что встреча делегаций РФ и США прошла очень хорошо
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The US president has said that Vladimir Zelensky is deeply unpopular
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Дональд Трамп обвинил Зеленского в конфликте Украины и России
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Дмитриев раскрыл детали переговоров России и США в Эр-Рияде
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09:14⇢Trump Praises Riyadh While FSB Hunts Ex-Deputy
⌨The Russian media reports extensively on Trump's comments about the Riyadh talks between Russia and US, which he called "very good" (Kommersant, Lenta). Trump criticized Zelensky's leadership, claiming his approval rating dropped to 4% and calling for new elections in Ukraine (Moscow Times, RT). Separately, FSB opened a criminal case against former State Duma deputy Ilya Ponomarev for alleged attempt to seize power (Interfax, RBC, Izvestia).
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска взяли под контроль дорогу Суджа — Рыльск в Курской области
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The US president has said he is even more confident about brokering a deal to end the Ukraine conflict
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RIA Novosti
"К такому никто не был готов": новое оружие морпехов в Курской области
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A “half-baked negotiator” could have settled the conflict years ago, the US president has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Brussels was “committed to keep up the pressure on the Kremlin.” 2
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Michael McFaul has suggested that the US president is ignoring Ukrainian narratives about the conflict between Moscow and Kiev
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13:58⇢Aluminum Sanctions Meet Diplomatic Thaw
⌨Russian media extensively cover new EU sanctions targeting aluminum and "shadow fleet" ships (Moscow Times, Interfax). Simultaneously, there's significant coverage of potential Russia-US rapprochement, with reports of a possible Putin-Trump meeting by month's end (NTV, Kremlin) and Lavrov noting Trump's understanding of Russia's NATO position (Izvestia). The Ministry of Interior seeks authority for courts to block suspicious financial transfers without judicial review (RBC).
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The Czech Republic will end preferential treatment for asylum seekers once the conflict with Russia is over, Vit Rakusan has announced
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RIA Novosti
Российская разведка узнала о плане Киева сорвать переговоры
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сергей Лавров: Россия и США начали слышать друг друга
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Riyadh talks show Moscow and Washington can do business
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Riyadh talks show Moscow and Washington can do business
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Представитель МИД подчеркнула, что у Франции такое отношение ко всем российским СМИ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Представитель МИД подчеркнула, что у Франции такое отношение ко всем российским СМИ
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The latest round comes as Moscow and Washington negotiate on resolving the Ukraine conflict
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16:38⇢Sanctions Shadow Fleet While Ruble Rises
⌨Russian media report extensively on new EU sanctions targeting shadow fleet ships, banks and airports (Lenta, RT, Interfax). Meanwhile, Russia-US negotiations continue, with Moscow requesting unblocking of state assets and sanctions relief (Moscow Times). Two drones were intercepted over Crimea and Belgorod (Izvestia, TASS), while the ruble strengthened below 90 to the dollar in off-exchange trading (Kommersant).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин положительно оценил итоги переговоров в Эр-Рияде
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RIA Novosti
"К такому никто не был готов": новое оружие морпехов в Курской области
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17:20⇢Kursk Forces Cross While Riyadh Talks Flow
⌨Russian media extensively report on Putin's announcement of Russian troops crossing the Ukrainian border in Kursk region (Interfax, Lenta, NTV, RBC, TASS). Simultaneously, coverage continues of Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh, with Putin expressing satisfaction with the talks' outcomes (Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Putin also indicated Russia's readiness to return to Ukraine negotiations (Kommersant).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
ВС России пересекли границу с Украиной в Курской области
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
К отшельнице Агафье Лыковой из Хакасии оперативно снарядили рейс с большой земли
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RIA Novosti
"К такому никто не был готов": новое оружие морпехов в Курской области
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The Ukrainian leader insists that his approval rating is significantly higher than the figure cited by the US president
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент России дал оценку переговорам с американской делегацией в Саудовской Аравии
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature These returnees' stories reveal the personal cost of war, the weight of leaving everything behind, and the uneasy feeling of returning to a changed Russia... 6
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Александр Винник после освобождения из тюрьмы в США навестил могилу жены
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Politicians and journalists in Kiev have vented frustration over Washington’s approach to resolving the conflict
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18:50⇢Kiev Fumes As Riyadh Talks Flow
⌨Russian media extensively cover Putin's remarks about talks in Riyadh with the US (Lenta, RT, Svoboda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The coverage highlights Ukraine's negative reaction to being excluded from negotiations (RT, Vesti). Meanwhile, several outlets report on Russians returning from wartime emigration (Moscow Times), while continuing coverage of Russian forces crossing the Ukrainian border in Kursk region (Kommersant, RIA).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Александр Коц: ВСУ могут попасть в котел под Суджей
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RIA Novosti
Трамп назвал Зеленского диктатором и обвинил его в отказе от выборов
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RIA Novosti
Трамп назвал Зеленского диктатором и обвинил в отказе от выборов
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The president has commented on the results of the recent meeting between representatives of Moscow and Washington in Riyadh
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21:17⇢Trump Brands Zelensky Dictator As Refineries Fall
⌨Russian media extensively cover Trump's criticism of Zelensky, labeling him a "dictator" (Kommersant, RIA, NTV, Vesti, Izvestia). Trump claims US-Russia negotiations for ending the Ukraine conflict are progressing successfully. Meanwhile, reports emerge of Russian marines entering Sumy region (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and a fourth major Russian refinery halting operations after drone strike (Moscow Times).
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Moscow’s diplomatic missions in Germany and Baltic and Nordic nations are the most likely targets, according to the SVR spy agency
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Moscow’s diplomatic missions in Germany, the Baltic and Nordic nations are the most likely targets, according to the SVR spy agency
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RIA Novosti
Вашингтон не потерпит недовольства Киева по вопросу компенсации помощи, заявил советник Трампа
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