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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 20.01.2025.
It displays 170 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.01.2025 ⇢ The Day Two Presidents Reached Across
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Russian media orchestrated a carefully staged narrative around Trump's inauguration, with morning coverage focusing on anticipated direct communications between Trump and Putin. Multiple outlets reported Ukrainian drone attacks on Tatarstan industrial facilities, while highlighting arrests of Ukrainian generals in Kharkiv region over alleged defense failures.
By early afternoon, Putin's strategic timing became evident as he issued an open signal to Trump through official channels, expressing readiness for dialogue while maintaining firm positions on Ukraine. State media simultaneously amplified reports of Ukrainian military setbacks and internal struggles.
Evening coverage shifted to Trump's inauguration ceremony, notably emphasizing his omission of Russia and Ukraine from his speech. Late reports emerged of new drone attacks on oil facilities in Voronezh region, continuing a pattern of strikes on Russian infrastructure that intensified in recent days.
20.01.2025
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные ударили по важному логистическому узлу ВСУ в Харьковской области
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General Mark Milley reportedly advised Kiev to leverage its 2022 battlefield gains in negotiations with Moscow
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09:15⇢Trump Returns, Putin Waits
⌨The papers extensively cover Trump's inauguration and its potential impact on Russia-Ukraine relations. Multiple sources report Trump's immediate plans to speak with Putin about Ukraine (Interfax, Vesti, CNN), while discussing potential ruble exchange rates (Gazeta). Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks on industrial facilities in Kazan are reported by state media (Izvestia, Lenta, TASS), with claims of successful interceptions.
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Sophia Fedina has said the country’s leader must acknowledge his responsibility to the people who elected him
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The US president-elect has promised to end the Ukraine conflict and “prevent WWIII”
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RIA Novosti
Правительство расширило список жизненно необходимых лекарств
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The US president-elect has pledged to declassify government files on the high-profile historic murders
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли удары по селу Бехтеры в Херсонской области, есть погибшие и пострадавшие
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The outgoing US leader’s “unhealthy interest” in the country strained relations with Moscow, Dmitry Medvedev has claimed
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11:25⇢Trump's Phone Call to Putin Looms
⌨The papers extensively cover Trump's anticipated inauguration, with multiple sources reporting his immediate plans to speak with Putin (Lenta, NTV, Svoboda). Economic headlines discuss record-breaking Bitcoin prices (Kommersant) and Russians' credit interest payments exceeding 600 billion rubles (Meduza, RBC). State media reports Ukrainian strikes on Kherson region, claiming civilian casualties (Izvestia, RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли удары по Бехтерам в Херсонской области, есть погибшие и пострадавшие
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли удары по Бехтерам в Херсонской области, есть погибшие
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The incoming US administration is working closely with Reform UK after Labour members campaigned for Kamala Harris, a source says
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The Moscow Times (English)
Anonymous Telegram news channels claimed the Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Plant was among the sites targeted in the strikes. 1
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The incoming US administration is working closely with Reform UK after Labour members campaigned for Kamala Harris, a source says
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13:43⇢Drones Over Tatarstan
⌨The papers report on Ukrainian drone attacks targeting industrial facilities in Tatarstan (Moscow Times, NTV), while discussing the financial impact of US sanctions, with a third of Russian companies' foreign currency revenue now frozen abroad (Moscow Times, RBC). In Moldova, Transnistrian authorities have accepted Chisinau's conditions for gas supplies (Kommersant). Bitcoin reaches a new record above $109,000 (Interfax).
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Only 17% believe Washington should further boost aid for Kiev, a New York Times/Ipsos poll suggests
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RIA Novosti
При обстреле Горловки пострадали десять человек
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Both Trump and Biden’s teams concede that Russia would retain control over some territories claimed by Kiev, the report says
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The Moscow Times
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15:33⇢Korean Solution For Ukraine
⌨The papers extensively cover Trump's imminent inauguration and potential peace talks with Russia over Ukraine. Multiple sources report on US considerations of a Korean-style armistice that would leave Russia with some territorial gains (RT, Moscow Times). Meanwhile, Russian state media reports Ukrainian strikes on villages in occupied territories (RIA, TASS, Izvestia), while economic coverage notes dollar inflows to Russia dropping to mid-1990s levels (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
На Украине задержали генералов за провал обороны в Харьковской области
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RIA Novosti
На Украине задержали трех командиров бригад за провал обороны в Харьковской области
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17:05⇢Putin Signals Trump, Ukraine Arrests Generals
⌨Russian papers focus heavily on Trump's inauguration day developments, with multiple sources reporting Putin's openness to dialogue about Ukraine (TASS, Izvestia, Vesti). New reports highlight internal Ukrainian military troubles, including the arrest of commanders over defense failures in Kharkiv region (RBC, RIA, Meduza). Trump's adviser claims Zelenskyy's readiness for negotiations (Lenta), while Ukrainian forces reportedly intensify attacks on Russian oil infrastructure (Moscow Times).
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The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, set to take effect next year, will impose tariffs on carbon-intensive imports to the bloc
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RIA Novosti
Командиров трех бригад ВСУ задержали за провал обороны в Харьковской области
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: друзья Волочковой назвали ее отношения с 25-летним танцором пиар-романом
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RIA Novosti
Доигрались: Европе предрекли драку за самый ценный ресурс
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Такой путь возрождения русской провинции — чтоб народ богател, здоровел и размножался - решили внедрить в отдельно взятой Вологодчине. Журналист «КП» отправился посмотреть на это чудо собственными глазами
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The Moscow Times (English)
While Putin said he was ready to pursue cooperation with Washington, he stressed that such relations must be based on “equality and mutual respect.”... 2
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In-person talks will be preceded by a phone conversation, Aleksandr Yunashev claims
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The Moscow Times (English)
Trump wants to end Russia's three-year war on Ukraine. Yet Moscow appears to be in no rush to end hostilities. 6
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The Russian president says he’s ready for dialogue with his US counterpart
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18:13⇢Putin Extends Hand to Trump
⌨The papers extensively cover Putin's congratulatory message to Trump upon his inauguration, with multiple sources reporting Russia's readiness for dialogue on Ukraine (Gazeta, Interfax, Kommersant, RBC, RT). Trump's adviser claims Zelenskyy is prepared for peace talks (Lenta), while Moscow Times notes Russia shows no rush to end hostilities. A new poll indicates nearly half of Russians report war-related deterioration in their living conditions (Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент России провел совещание с Советом безопасности
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He is only the second-ever US leader to be elected to two non-consecutive terms
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20:16⇢Trump's Oath, Putin's Signal
⌨Russian media extensively cover Trump's inauguration as the 47th US president (reported by all major outlets). Of particular note is Putin's signal to Trump, mentioned in Komsomolskaya Pravda, where Putin held a Security Council meeting to outline Russia's positions on inauguration day. RT specifically notes Trump is only the second US president to serve non-consecutive terms.
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли серию ударов по Запорожской области, есть погибший
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сайт KP.RU ведет прямую онлайн-трансляцию инаугурации президента США Дональда Трампа 20 января 2025 года
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RIA Novosti
Доигрались: Европе предрекли драку за самый ценный ресурс
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сайт KP.RU перечислил главные заявления из речи Трампа на инаугурации
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Why the 47th president’s Greenland move could reshape the world order
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