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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 23.02.2025.
It displays 132 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.02.2025 ⇢ Day Medals Crowned Peace Whispers
⌨Russian state media coverage merged Defender of the Fatherland Day ceremonies with emerging peace narratives. Morning reports highlighted Trump's claims about ending the conflict "this week," while Britain announced new sanctions. Putin's medal ceremonies dominated midday coverage, coinciding with claims of capturing Ulakly and Novoandreyevka in DPR.
By afternoon, Zelensky's reported willingness to resign under specific conditions emerged as a major story, building on previous days' coverage of US-Ukraine tensions over mineral rights. Ryabkov confirmed upcoming Russia-US talks, continuing the diplomatic momentum from Riyadh.
Evening brought news of Scholz's electoral defeat in Germany and the EU's emergency summit announcement for March 6, while Lavrov arrived in Turkey, suggesting intensifying diplomatic activity. State media maintained careful distance when reporting Western peace initiatives, while emphasizing military achievements.
By afternoon, Zelensky's reported willingness to resign under specific conditions emerged as a major story, building on previous days' coverage of US-Ukraine tensions over mineral rights. Ryabkov confirmed upcoming Russia-US talks, continuing the diplomatic momentum from Riyadh.
Evening brought news of Scholz's electoral defeat in Germany and the EU's emergency summit announcement for March 6, while Lavrov arrived in Turkey, suggesting intensifying diplomatic activity. State media maintained careful distance when reporting Western peace initiatives, while emphasizing military achievements.
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The billionaire has denied the agency’s report on plans to cut Ukraine off Starlink to pressure it into the rare earths deal
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве третий раз за ночь прогремели взрывы
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремела четвертая серия взрывов
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремела пятая за ночь серия взрывов
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремела шестая серия взрывов
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RIA Novosti
Трамп уверен в скорой сделке по завершению конфликта на Украине
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Kiev should compensate Washington with rare-earth minerals and oil, the president said
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RIA Novosti
Трамп уверен в сделке по завершению конфликта на Украине уже на этой неделе
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02:37 (23:37)⇢Trump Demands Ukraine's Minerals for Peace
⌨Russian newspapers report extensively on Trump's claims of an imminent Ukraine deal this week (RIA, Vesti, RT). Trump demands Ukraine reimburse US expenses with minerals and oil, while Ukraine reportedly rejected a $500 billion compensation request (RBC, RT). Multiple state outlets simultaneously cover Putin's Defender of the Fatherland Day address (TASS, NTV, Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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The outgoing prime minister has ruined his country with “Marxist policies,” the US president claimed
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RIA Novosti
Российские вертолетчики нанесли ракетный удар по ВСУ в Курской области
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Dmitry Kanuper has been convicted of war crimes by a Russian court
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The US president’s ‘America first’ policy means Kiev will have to pay its own bills
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь сбили 20 украинских беспилотников в шести регионах
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RIA Novosti
В подполье сообщили об ударе по складам ВСУ в пригороде Житомира
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08:46 (05:46)⇢Massive Drone Night Lights Ukraine Sky
⌨Russian media report extensive military updates, with claims of striking Ukrainian positions in Zhytomyr and Kharkiv regions (RIA, Izvestia). Headlines highlight Trump's reported admiration for Putin and disappointment with Zelensky (RBC, RT). New developments include Britain's announcement of major sanctions against Russia (Interfax) and reports of intercepting 20 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory (TASS). Military correspondents describe a large-scale attack on Ukraine using "Geran" drones and ballistic missiles (Lenta).
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RIA Novosti
На новые выплаты жителям Курской области направят 44 миллиарда рублей
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Russian leader said he wanted to give his armed forces ‘new, modern models’ of weapons and equipment. 2
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RIA Novosti
Путин вручил госнаграды Героям России в Кремле
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RIA Novosti
"Лучше, чем на Западе". В России придумали средство для похудения
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12:21 (09:21)⇢Putin's Medal Day Meets Captured Towns
⌨Russian media extensively cover Putin's Defender of the Fatherland Day ceremonies, where he presented awards to soldiers and emphasized their role in "defending Russia's future" (Moscow Times, TASS, Vesti, Izvestia). Military updates claim capture of Ulakly and Novoandreyevka in DPR (Kommersant, RBC). Reports discuss potential British and French military deployment to Ukraine, contingent on US support (Interfax), while Trump's team claims ability to end the conflict rapidly (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Группировка "Север" отразила четыре контратаки ВСУ в курском приграничье
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The Moscow Times (English)
Moscow has reveled in the spat between Trump and Zelensky. 2
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15:43 (12:43)⇢Heroes Get Medals While Trump Gets Praise
⌨Russian media focus heavily on Putin's interactions with military heroes, presenting medals on Defender of the Fatherland Day (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Kremlin spokesman Peskov draws parallels between Putin and Trump as "unique presidents" while highlighting potential dialogue between them (Izvestia, Moscow Times). Minister Manturov discusses conditions for foreign automakers' return to Russia (Kommersant, RBC), while military reports claim strikes on Ukrainian command centers (Lenta, RIA).
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RIA Novosti
Украина потеряла десять гигаватт мощностей, генерирующих электроэнергию
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Junior Sergeant Andrey Grigoryev defeated a Ukrainian soldier in a brutal knife fight last autumn
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Зеленский заявил, что готов оставить пост ради мира или членства Украины в НАТО
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17:55 (14:55)⇢Moscow-Washington Talks Surface
⌨Russian media report on upcoming diplomatic talks between Russia and the US next week (TASS, Izvestia, Vesti, Ryabkov). Coverage continues of Putin's Defender Day ceremonies, with emphasis on awarding medals to soldiers (RT, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Zelensky's statement about willingness to step down for peace or NATO membership receives attention (RIA), while US oil companies' hesitancy to return to Russia is discussed (Moscow Times).
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West Jerusalem has accused Hamas of parading the detainees in front of crowds for propaganda purposes
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
Главу РФПИ назначили спецпредставителем президента по зарубежному инвестсотрудничеству
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RIA Novosti
Зеленский отказался признавать долг перед США
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Зеленский заявил о готовности уйти с поста, если это нужно для мира или НАТО
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20:37 (17:37)⇢Zelensky Offers Resignation Deal
⌨Russian media focus heavily on Zelensky's reported willingness to resign under certain conditions for peace or NATO membership (Lenta, NTV, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Coverage includes his refusal to acknowledge $500 billion debt to US (RIA, Komsomolskaya Pravda). German election results receive attention, with reports of SPD's poor performance and AfD's rise (RBC, Izvestia). Dmitriev's appointment as Putin's special representative for international economic cooperation is noted (TASS, Interfax).
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Ukraine’s leader said that he is ready to step down if it means end of the conflict with Russia
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RIA Novosti
Шольц признал поражение социал-демократов на выборах в бундестаг
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Аналитики не верят в создание в Германии коалиции с участием АдГ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент поблагодарил военнослужащих, подчеркнув их мужество и верность традициям предков
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Germany’s opposition conservatives have won a nationwide vote, with the right-wing AFD coming in second, exit polls show
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This situation was always different from other Eastern European states – NATO just didn’t listen
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