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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 20.02.2025.
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
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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.
20.02.2025
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EU leaders essentially interfered in the 2024 US elections with their statements, Vladimir Putin has said
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00:25⇢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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The US and Russia have taken the “first step” towards working together in a variety of areas, the Russian president has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Более 2000 обучающих видео в рамках «Марафона знаний» от «Синергии» и «Комсомольской правды»
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Возвращение иностранных брендов приведет к снижению цен на популярные товары
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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⇢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⇢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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Nobody can force Kiev to “give up” the fight against Russia, Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has said
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RIA Novosti
Трамп намерен заключить сделку с Киевом по ресурсам до переговоров о мире, пишет Reuters
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What the country has is “scorched earth; what it doesn’t have is rare earths,” columnist Javier Blas has said
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A Kamala Harris administration would have sparked a global conflict within a year, the US president has claimed
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11:10⇢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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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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13:07⇢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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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Scott Bessent was treated badly on his recent visit to Kiev to negotiate a minerals deal, the president has claimed
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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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Shipments of goods using the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) reportedly increased substantially last year
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Александр Семченко: Атака Трампа на Зеленского - конфликт между Британией и США
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
США впервые с начала СВО не стали соавторами антироссийской резолюции в ООН
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14:41⇢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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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Александр Семченко: Атака Трампа на Зеленского - конфликт между Британией и США
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Washington’s actions have betrayed American values in its anti-Russian pursuit, Robert Amsterdam has said
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RIA Novosti
Источник опроверг сообщения о подготовке ВСУ к прорыву в Брянскую область
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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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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Robert Fico has denounced the bloc’s attempts to play “peacemakers,” accusing it of fueling the Ukraine conflict
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16:29⇢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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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Hundreds of Kursk residents are searching for their loved ones who remain in Ukraine-held territory. But they are getting few answers from officials. 5
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Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has accused US President Donald Trump of believing Russian “disinformation”
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18:36⇢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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The effectiveness of a potential truce is uncertain, but peacekeepers are unlikely to guarantee Kiev’s security, Kirill Budanov has said
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RIA Novosti
Генсек НАТО положительно оценил инициативу Трампа по Украине
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The reported pursuit of softer wording marks a stark shift in Washington’s stance
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21:38⇢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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The Moscow Times
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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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When a war is built on lies, making peace will hurt the liars
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