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20.02.2025

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It displays 173 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.02.2025 ⇢ Day Trump Cards Shifted Peace Talk
⌨Russian state media focused on evolving US positions regarding Ukraine negotiations, with repeated coverage of Trump's criticism of Zelensky and Washington's opposition to using "aggressor" terminology in G7 communiques. This marks a shift from previous days' coverage of bilateral talks in Riyadh.

By afternoon, reports emerged of Putin thanking Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince for organizing the US-Russia dialogue, while coverage continued of intense fighting near the Kursk border. The Central Bank revealed the recovery of 600 billion rubles in frozen assets and discussed fraud in major banks.

Evening brought news of NATO's positive assessment of Trump's Ukraine initiative, while domestic coverage highlighted the closure of 160 hospitals nationwide, reportedly to redirect funds to military needs. Lavrov's handshake with Norway's foreign minister at G20 received attention, signaling potential diplomatic shifts.
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00:25 (21:25)⇢Trump Labels Zelensky While Drones Fall

⌨Russian media focus on three developments: Trump's criticism of Zelensky, calling him a "dictator" who "will be left without a country" (Moscow Times, RT, Vesti); Putin's meeting about drones and talks in Riyadh (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), with four UAVs shot down over Crimea (Izvestia); and Putin's public interaction with Ksenia Sobchak at her father's memorial concert (NTV). Lavrov's upcoming participation in G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg also receives coverage (TASS).
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RIA Novosti

Генштаб назвал прошлый год переломным в достижении целей СВО

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RIA Novosti

Генштаб сообщил о переломе в достижении целей СВО

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RIA Novosti

Трам заявил о срыве сделки с Киевом по редкоземельным металлам

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RIA Novosti

Трамп заявил о срыве сделки с Киевом по редкоземельным металлам

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05:10 (02:10)⇢Trump Slams Zelensky's Metals Deal

⌨The media highlights Trump's remarks on Ukraine, with multiple outlets (RIA, Izvestia, Lenta) reporting his criticism of Zelensky as a "comedian and dictator without elections" and claims about Ukraine's failure in rare earth metals deal. Putin's comments on US-Russia talks in Riyadh receive continued coverage (RT, TASS), with Putin noting "good prospects" with the US amid "EU hysterics." The General Staff reports on liberated territories in Kursk region (RBC).
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RIA Novosti

Российские военные нанесли удар по ВСУ под Красноармейском из РСЗО "Ураган"

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RIA Novosti

ВС России уничтожили более 30 целей ВСУ на правом берегу Днепра

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RIA Novosti

Российские военные нанесли удар по ВСУ под Красноармейском из РСЗО "Ураган"

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RIA Novosti

Лавров прибыл на встречу глав МИД G20 в Йоханнесбург

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08:50 (05:50)⇢Trump Cards and Tanker Troubles

⌨Russian media focus on Trump's statements regarding Ukraine, with multiple outlets (Moscow Times, RBC, Vesti) reporting his claims about Russia's "trump cards" in negotiations and threats of "unhappy consequences" over a failed minerals deal. The General Staff reports liberating 4,500 sq km of territory in 2024 (Izvestia). Meanwhile, three tankers were damaged in Mediterranean explosions, two with Russian connections (Lenta). Lavrov's arrival at G20 ministers meeting in Johannesburg receives coverage (RIA).
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RIA Novosti

Трамп намерен заключить сделку с Киевом по ресурсам до переговоров о мире, пишет Reuters

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11:10 (08:10)⇢FSB Claims Multiple Terror Plots Foiled

⌨Russian media report on two major developments: FSB claims of thwarting Ukrainian-directed attacks, with multiple incidents reported in Saratov and Sochi (FSB, Izvestia, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS), and potential NATO-related peace deal terms being discussed, including automatic Ukrainian membership (Lenta, RBC). Trump's statements about possible World War III under Harris administration (RT) and negotiations over Ukrainian resources (RIA) receive continued coverage.
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RIA Novosti

Россияне смогли вернуть почти 600 миллиардов рублей, заблокированных на Западе

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13:07 (10:07)⇢Billions Unfrozen While NATO Door Opens

⌨Russian media report on the Central Bank's statements regarding frozen assets recovery (RBC, RIA) with nearly 600 billion rubles unfrozen, while noting premature discussions about Visa and Mastercard's return (Interfax). Military developments include reports of Ukrainian forces amassing near Kursk and Bryansk regions (Lenta) and Russian strikes on Ukraine's military-industrial infrastructure (Izvestia). US proposals for automatic NATO membership for Ukraine in case of peace agreement violations receive coverage (Moscow Times, TASS).
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Trump accuses Ukrainians of ‘rudeness’

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent was treated badly on his recent visit to Kiev to negotiate a minerals deal, the president has claimed
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RIA Novosti

США впервые с начала СВО не стали соавторами антироссийской резолюции в ООН

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14:41 (11:41)⇢Trump's Billionaire Joins Peace Team

⌨Russian media report on three key developments: Putin appointing a Trump-connected billionaire to Ukraine negotiations team (Moscow Times), Central Bank revealing major credit fraud in leading banks (Kommersant), and the return of hundreds of billions in frozen assets (Lenta). Coverage continues of Trump's stance on Ukraine, with multiple outlets (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV) discussing his criticism of Zelensky and US's first abstention from anti-Russian UN resolution (RIA).
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RIA Novosti

Источник опроверг сообщения о подготовке ВСУ к прорыву в Брянскую область

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RIA Novosti

США выступили против использования слова "агрессор" в отношении России в коммюнике G7

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RIA Novosti

США выступили против того, чтобы Россию называли "агрессором" в коммюнике G7

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16:29 (13:29)⇢US Drops "Aggressor" Label at G7

⌨Russian media report significant shifts in US positions: Washington opposes labeling Russia as "aggressor" in G7 communique (RBC, RIA) while Trump reportedly prepares an "unacceptable proposal" for Kyiv (NTV). Brazil rejected Scholz's request to supply weapons to Ukraine (Lenta). Slovak PM criticized EU's stance on US-Russia talks (RT). Meanwhile, Putin thanked military units for successes in Kursk region (Izvestia, TASS), and the Duma discusses food price regulation (Vesti).
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18:36 (15:36)⇢G7 Drops "Aggressor" While Kursk Burns

⌨Russian media report on three interconnected developments: Putin thanking Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince for organizing Russia-US talks (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti), US opposing the use of "aggressor" label for Russia in G7 communique (Kommersant, Moscow Times, RIA), and intense fighting reported near Kursk region (Lenta, Moscow Times) with relatives searching for civilians in Ukraine-held territories.
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RIA Novosti

Путин поблагодарил Саудовскую Аравию за организацию переговоров с Вашингтоном

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RIA Novosti

Генсек НАТО положительно оценил инициативу Трампа по Украине

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21:38 (18:38)⇢Moscow Hospitals Close as Peace Talks Open

⌨Russian media report on historical Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya), while heavy fighting continues near Kursk border (Lenta). Reports indicate 160 hospitals closed nationwide to redirect funds to military needs (Moscow Times). NATO Secretary General positively assessed Trump's Ukraine initiative (RIA), while US reportedly opposes using "Russian aggression" term in statements (RT, Kommersant). Volodin warns companies that left Russia about difficult return conditions (TASS).
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RIA Novosti

Советник Трампа назвал историческими переговоры с российской делегацией в Эр-Рияде

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RIA Novosti

Россия на переговорах в Эр-Рияде призвала Запад признать новый баланс сил, заявил Лавров

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RIA Novosti

Россия на переговорах в Эр-Рияде призвала Запад признать новый баланс сил, рассказал Лавров

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