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22.01.2026

The Day Witkoff and Kushner Entered the Kremlin

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 22.01.2026.

It displays 160 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.01.2026The Day Witkoff and Kushner Entered the Kremlin
On January 22, Russian editorial priority transitioned from the geopolitical abstraction of Greenland toward concrete diplomatic engagement with the Trump administration. In the morning, state media focused on technical aspects of the U.S.-Danish Greenland deal, while simultaneously reporting 524 bodies found in Kursk mass graves, framing the Ukrainian government as a "neonazi regime."
By afternoon, attention shifted to Donald Trump’s formalization of the "Peace Council" in Davos. Editors emphasized Vladimir Putin’s commitment to pledge $1 billion from frozen Russian assets to this council for Palestinian aid, effectively positioning Russia as a primary stakeholder in Trump’s new diplomatic order.
The evening was dominated by the arrival of U.S. envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin. State outlets highlighted Witkoff’s assertions that a Ukrainian settlement has reached its final stage, while independent media noted domestic pressures, including a school stabbing in Nizhnekamsk and Russia's lowest oil production in 16 years.
22.01.2026
00:06
03:21

04:57 (01:57)The Frozen Asset Peace Offering

Russian editors are emphasizing Vladimir Putin's offer to release $6 billion in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukrainian reconstruction as part of a peace settlement (The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, Lenta.ru). Simultaneously, state and independent outlets are tracking Donald Trump’s pivot on Greenland, noting he has dropped European tariff threats after securing a sovereignty-respecting deal with NATO (RT, Meduza, RBC.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Kommersant).
05:23
RIA Novosti

ВС России взяли под контроль логистику ВСУ на Красноармейском направлении

05:23 (02:23 in your timezone)
05:51
07:33
08:01

08:30 (05:30)Sovereign Bases on Greenlandic Ice

Russian editors are prioritizing the technical details of a Greenland sovereignty deal, following Vladimir Putin's discussion of the island's price. State media focus on the reported authorization of US 'sovereign base areas' and Danish sovereignty (RT, Meduza, RBC.ru, Lenta.ru). Simultaneously, headlines track military developments, reporting drone strikes in Krasnodar and heavy Ukrainian casualties in the Kursk region (Vesti, TASS, The Moscow Times, RIA Novosti).
08:44
RIA Novosti

Российские силовики рассказали о больших потерях среди контрактников ВСУ на Сумском направлении

08:44 (05:44 in your timezone)
09:06
09:06
10:29
10:38
RIA Novosti

Уиткофф заявил о возможности введения беспошлинной зоны на Украине

10:38 (07:38 in your timezone)
10:38

10:40 (07:40)Witkoff Brings Trade Zone Whispers

Russian editors are pivoting from Greenland toward the arrival of U.S. envoy Witkoff in Moscow, highlighting potential tariff-free zones in Ukraine (RIA Novosti, RBC.ru). State media also prioritize reports of mass graves in the Kursk region and the return of soldiers from captivity (RT, Vesti). Concurrently, a violent school stabbing in Nizhnekamsk has emerged as a primary domestic concern across state and independent outlets (Lenta.ru, TASS, Meduza).
10:47
11:06
RIA Novosti

"Все свелось к одному вопросу". Уиткофф рассказал о ходе переговоров по Украине

11:06 (08:06 in your timezone)
12:01
RIA Novosti

Песков раскрыл темы переговоров Путина и Аббаса

12:01 (09:01 in your timezone)
12:11

12:58 (09:58)Witkoff Approaches the Kremlin Gates

Russian editorial priority has shifted to the imminent arrival of U.S. envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow for evening talks with Vladimir Putin (Vesti, RBC.ru). State and business media are amplifying Witkoff’s claims that a Ukraine settlement is entering its final stage (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru). Concurrently, coverage increasingly links Russia's financial contribution to the 'Peace Council' with the unblocking of frozen national assets (TASS).
13:15
13:32
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил с президентом Палестины урегулирование на Ближнем Востоке

13:32 (10:32 in your timezone)
13:41
RIA Novosti

"Документы на руках": в США выдвинули неожиданные требования к России

13:41 (10:41 in your timezone)
14:09
14:53
15:02

15:04 (12:04)Putin Buys Into Trump's Peace Council

Russian editorial priorities have crystallized around Vladimir Putin’s pledge of $1 billion to Donald Trump’s 'Peace Council' for Palestinian support (Vesti, Lenta.ru, Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, TASS). State media frame this as a calculated entry into the new U.S.-led diplomatic architecture. Simultaneously, editors are highlighting Putin's commentary on the 'price' of Greenland and Trump’s formalized 'Peace Council' charter (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RBC.ru, Meduza).
15:56
16:33
RIA Novosti

США хотят получить полный доступ к Гренландии, заявил Трамп

16:33 (13:33 in your timezone)
16:42
17:18

17:29 (14:29)The Kremlin Knocks on Trump’s Peace Council Door

Russian media are focusing on the formalized architecture of Donald Trump’s 'Peace Council,' with state outlets highlighting the Russian Foreign Ministry’s active steps toward membership (Vesti, NTV.ru, The Moscow Times). Editorial priority has also shifted to the imminent arrival of a US delegation in Moscow for final-stage Ukraine negotiations (RT, Svoboda.org). Meanwhile, state agencies report a diplomatic rift as Germany expels a Russian embassy staffer (Interfax.ru, TASS).
17:55
RIA Novosti

ВМС Франции задержали в Средиземном море танкер, следовавший из России

17:55 (14:55 in your timezone)
18:32
18:32
RIA Novosti

ВМС Франции задержали в Средиземном море танкер, следовавший из Мурманска

18:32 (15:32 in your timezone)

19:12 (16:12)French Net Snares Murmansk Tanker

Russian editorial priority has shifted toward the French Navy's seizure of a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Kommersant, The Moscow Times), which state media frame as a provocative maritime enforcement of sanctions. Concurrently, outlets are detailing the formalized structure of Trump’s 'Peace Council,' debating whether it serves as a successor to the UN or a private diplomatic club (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Meduza, NTV.ru).
20:36
RIA Novosti

Путин собрал совещание по вопросам электронной промышленности

20:36 (17:36 in your timezone)
20:45
RIA Novosti

Путин дал поручения по развитию отечественной электроники

20:45 (17:45 in your timezone)
21:14
RIA Novosti

"Документы на руках": в США выдвинули неожиданные требования к России

21:14 (18:14 in your timezone)
21:33

21:34 (18:34)Limited Ceasefire Whispers in the Emirates

Russian editorial priority has shifted toward the FT's report on a US-Ukraine proposal for a limited ceasefire in the UAE (RBC.ru, Kommersant, Lenta.ru). Simultaneously, state outlets amplify Viktor Orban’s criticism of Zelensky’s 'desperation' (RT) and Putin’s directive to modernize the military with domestic AI-driven technologies (TASS). Independent media highlight Russia’s lowest oil production in 16 years (The Moscow Times) and clandestine labor recruitment for drone assembly (Svoboda.org).
23:09
23:18
RIA Novosti

Уиткофф прибыл в Кремль на переговоры с Путиным

23:18 (20:18 in your timezone)
23:28
RIA Novosti

"Документы на руках": в США выдвинули неожиданные требования к России

23:28 (20:28 in your timezone)
23:38
RIA Novosti

В Кремле начались переговоры Путина с Уиткоффом и Кушнером

23:38 (20:38 in your timezone)
23:38
23:47
RIA Novosti

"Документы на руках": в США выдвинули неожиданные требования к России

23:47 (20:47 in your timezone)