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22.12.2024

The Day Putin Promised Payback For Kazan

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 22.12.2024.

It displays 143 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.12.2024The Day Putin Promised Payback For Kazan
Morning coverage focused on drone strikes against fuel infrastructure in Oryol region, while military sources claimed downing 42 Ukrainian drones overnight. Putin dominated media space with statements about the military operation's timing and promises of retaliation for Kazan attacks, suggesting Russia should have prepared earlier.

By afternoon, Slovak Prime Minister Fico's unannounced visit to Moscow generated extensive coverage, coinciding with reports of Trump expressing willingness to meet Putin regarding Ukraine. The media emphasized Fico's explanation that his visit was prompted by Zelensky's statements.

Evening reports highlighted resumed Russian oil deliveries to Hungary via Druzhba pipeline and the start of electricity supplies to Abkhazia. Russian sources claimed advances near Kupyansk, taking Lozovaya, while continuing to frame the Kazan incident as requiring significant retaliation.
22.12.2024
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00:12 (21:12)Kremlin Defends Oreshnik's Might

The newspapers report on several developments related to the "Oreshnik" weapons system, with Kremlin spokesman Peskov interpreting Putin's earlier "duel" comments as a response to doubts about the system's capabilities (RIA, Vesti, Lenta). A new explosion is reported in Kazan (Gazeta), while multiple sources cover the arrest of former Deputy Education Minister Gribov on fraud charges (Interfax, Kommersant, RBC).
00:35
RIA Novosti

США и Израиль нанесли авиаудар по военным позициям хуситов в Сане

00:35 (21:35 in your timezone)
00:51
02:03
02:19
02:35
RIA Novosti

Орловская область подверглась атаке БПЛА, загорелся объект топливной инфраструктуры

02:35 (23:35 in your timezone)

02:36 (23:36)Orel's Fuel Burns After Drone Strike

The newspapers extensively report on a Ukrainian drone attack on fuel infrastructure in Orel region, with multiple sources confirming a fire at a fuel facility (RBC, RIA, TASS, Vesti, Gazeta). Meanwhile, new explosions are reported in Kazan near previously drone-struck residential areas (NTV), and authorities investigate a series of bank explosions in St. Petersburg reportedly carried out by pensioners (Lenta).
02:51
03:31
RIA Novosti

"До Москвы — за минуты". Пентагон предъявил серьезный аргумент

03:31 (00:31 in your timezone)
04:51
RIA Novosti

The Spectator: все больше боевиков ВСУ хотят покинуть Курскую область

04:51 (01:51 in your timezone)
05:55
06:03
RIA Novosti

На Украине с начала СВО уничтожили не менее 30 установок ЗРК Patriot

06:03 (03:03 in your timezone)

06:05 (03:05)Lost An-2 Found Alive in Kamchatka

The newspapers report extensively on the successful discovery of a missing An-2 aircraft in Kamchatka after three days, with all passengers found alive (Interfax, Kommersant, RBC, TASS, Vesti). Meanwhile, new IMF conditions for Ukraine's financing emerge, with over 50 obligations being imposed on Kyiv (Lenta), while Russian sources claim the destruction of 30 Patriot air defense systems since the start of operations (RIA).
06:43
07:15
RIA Novosti

ПВО отразила в Ростовской области комбинированную атаку ВСУ

07:15 (04:15 in your timezone)
07:47
08:35
RIA Novosti

Средства ПВО за ночь уничтожили 42 беспилотника

08:35 (05:35 in your timezone)

09:41 (06:41)Night of the Forty Drones

The newspapers extensively report on air defense operations, with Russian forces claiming to have shot down 42 drones overnight across different regions, including 8 in Rostov (RIA, TASS, Vesti). The An-2 aircraft story from Kamchatka concludes with crew rescue details emerging (Gazeta, Lenta). In sports coverage, Ukrainian boxer Usyk's victory over Fury receives attention, with Zelensky framing it as symbolic of Ukrainian resistance (Meduza).
10:11
RIA Novosti

"Все уже решено". Киев готовится к "особому формату" переговоров с Москвой

10:11 (07:11 in your timezone)
11:47

11:50 (08:50)Putin Defends Operation's Timing

The newspapers extensively cover Putin's statements on the military operation, where he addresses claims about its timing and inevitability (Gazeta, Lenta, TASS). He dismisses concerns about World War III while maintaining Russia's readiness to respond to challenges (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Vesti, NTV). Meanwhile, Sberbank reports a 30% increase in attempted bank arsons across Russia (Kommersant), while Ukrainian drones strike another oil facility in Oryol region (Moscow Times).
11:55
RIA Novosti

Россия должна была раньше готовиться к боевым действиям, заявил Путин

11:55 (08:55 in your timezone)
12:51
12:59
RIA Novosti

Путин назвал создание "Орешника" историческим событием

12:59 (09:59 in your timezone)
13:07
RIA Novosti

Путин рассказал подробности создания "Орешника"

13:07 (10:07 in your timezone)
13:15
13:31
RIA Novosti

"Все уже решено". Киев готовится к "особому формату" переговоров с Москвой

13:31 (10:31 in your timezone)
14:11
Bank ATMs, malls, post offices, military enlistment offices, police vehicles and other government buildings have all been targeted. 2
14:11 (11:11 in your timezone)

14:29 (11:29)Putin Vows Payback For Kazan

The newspapers extensively cover Putin's response to a drone attack on Kazan, promising increased retaliation (RBC, Vesti, Gazeta, Lenta). Reports reveal that about 30 shelters in Kazan were inaccessible during the attack (Interfax). Meanwhile, Russia faces a wave of arson attempts targeting banks, malls, and government buildings (Moscow Times, Kommersant). Russian forces claim to have liberated Lozovaya in Kharkiv region and Krasnoye in DPR (TASS).
14:35
RIA Novosti

Путин заявил, что противник пожалеет об атаке беспилотниками на Казань

14:35 (11:35 in your timezone)
14:43
RIA Novosti

"Все уже решено". Киев готовится к "особому формату" переговоров с Москвой

14:43 (11:43 in your timezone)
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16:43

18:14 (15:14)Putin's Kazan Revenge Promise

The newspapers extensively report on Putin's response to the Kazan drone attack, with multiple sources citing his promise of "greater destruction" in retaliation (Gazeta, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Meduza, Moscow Times, NTV, RT, Vesti). Russian oil supplies to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline have resumed (RBC), while Kiev reportedly prepares for negotiations in a "special format" (RIA).
18:19
RIA Novosti

Йеменские хуситы заявили, что сбили палубный истребитель ВМС США

18:19 (15:19 in your timezone)
18:43
The US president-elect has expressed outrage over “rip-off” passage fees and vowed to keep the trade route out of the “wrong hands”
18:43 (15:43 in your timezone)
19:32
19:40
RIA Novosti

Премьер Словакии Фицо приехал в Москву для переговоров с Путиным

19:40 (16:40 in your timezone)
19:55
RIA Novosti

"Все уже решено". Киев готовится к "особому формату" переговоров с Москвой

19:55 (16:55 in your timezone)

20:05 (17:05)Slovak Premier Enters Kremlin

The newspapers extensively cover Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's visit to Moscow for talks with Putin (Gazeta, Kommersant, Lenta, Meduza, RBC, Vesti), with discussions expected to include gas transit issues. Meanwhile, RT reports on Trump's alleged suggestion for Zelensky to consider territorial concessions, while RIA Novosti indicates Kiev's preparation for a "special format" of negotiations with Moscow.
20:51
21:31
RIA Novosti

Трамп заявил, что будет ждать встречи с Путиным по Украине

21:31 (18:31 in your timezone)

22:21 (19:21)Trump Signals Putin Meeting

The newspapers extensively cover Trump's declared readiness to meet Putin regarding Ukraine (Gazeta, NTV, RBC, RIA, TASS, Vesti), while Putin meets with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in an unannounced Kremlin visit (Moscow Times, Kommersant). Putin threatens new large-scale strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure (Moscow Times), continuing his aggressive rhetoric following the Kazan incident.
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