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24.04.2026

The Day of the FSB's Foiled Plot

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 24.04.2026.

It displays 135 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.04.2026The Day of the FSB's Foiled Plot

The day began with the FSB announcing it had prevented a terrorist attack against the leadership of Roskomnadzor, claiming Ukraine was behind the plot to disrupt Telegram blocking. State-aligned outlets covered the operation extensively, including the liquidation of the ringleader and release of a detention video. By early afternoon, the Central Bank cut the key rate to 14.5%, a move covered by nearly all major outlets. The prisoner swap of 193 for 193 dominated evening coverage, with both sides confirming the exchange. Meanwhile, independent sources reported a record drop in Putin's approval rating and environmental damage from a refinery strike in Tuapse. The West's declared war on Russia was a recurring theme, with Lavrov stating the West has declared open war via Ukraine.

24.04.2026

00:14Putin Defends Internet Blockades

The newspapers report on Putin's first public defense of internet blockades as necessary for security (Meduza, The Moscow Times, The Moscow Times English), while state-aligned outlets cover the death of TV host Alexei Pimanov (Lenta.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru). New headlines include RT's analysis of Israel's security doctrine, Vesti's report on Putin-Pezeshkian contact, and TASS on a knife attack in Dagestan.
00:27
00:33
RIA Novosti

Трамп намерен пригласить Путина на саммит G20 в Майами, утверждает Washington Post

00:33
00:43
RIA Novosti

В Кремле назвали планы Финляндии разрешить ввоз ядерного оружия конфронтацией

00:43
03:12
03:19

03:20Trump's Diplomatic Push

The newspapers report on Trump's statements about Putin and international affairs, with multiple sources covering his call for continued direct contacts with Putin (TASS, RIA Novosti) and his claim that Israel and Lebanon will extend the truce (Interfax.ru). RT reports Trump pressed on nuclear strike against Iran. Meanwhile, a knife attack on doctors in Makhachkala is covered by Lenta.ru, and Putin's defense of internet blockades continues to be discussed (Meduza, The Moscow Times).
05:16
RIA Novosti

Иран сделал исключение для России в вопросе взимании пошлин за проход через Ормузский пролив

05:16
05:21
06:43
RIA Novosti

"Солнцепек" уничтожил подземный комплекс ВСУ в Запорожской области

06:43
06:44
07:04
RIA Novosti

Командование бригады ВСУ не платит деньги военным, охраняющим Мирополье

07:04
07:33
07:33
07:40
RIA Novosti

Командование бригады ВСУ не платит военным, обороняющим Мирополье

07:40
08:06

08:23The TV Host's Farewell

The newspapers report on the death of TV host Alexei Pimanov, with state-aligned outlets calling it a huge loss (Lenta.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru). Meanwhile, a solar flare is covered by Vesti, and Ukraine war updates appear across RIA Novosti, TASS, and The Moscow Times. Putin discusses internet expansion with ministers (NTV.ru).
08:47
08:54
RIA Novosti

ФСБ предотвратила теракт против руководителей Роскомнадзора

08:54
09:01
RIA Novosti

ФСБ предотвратила украинский теракт против руководителей Роскомнадзора

09:01
09:08
Сотрудники ФСБ предотвратили теракт против руководства Роскомнадзора, в организации преступления были задействованы семь сторонников праворадикальной и неофашистской идеологии, сообщили в Центре общественных связей ФСБ.
09:08
09:21
RIA Novosti

"Денег им хватает". Зеленский сделал роковой выбор

09:21
09:30
09:42

09:58The FSB's Foiled Plot

The newspapers report on the FSB preventing a terrorist attack against the leadership of Roskomnadzor, with multiple state-aligned and commercial outlets covering the operation, including the liquidation of the ringleader and release of a detention video. Meanwhile, independent sources report on a fire at a marine terminal in Tuapse following Ukrainian strikes.
10:20
10:49
11:10
11:43
При работе над 21-м пакетом антироссийских санкций следует пересмотреть ограничения Европейского союза и отказаться от так называемых красных линий, которые ранее мешали вводить новые меры, а также выработать новые инструменты давления на Москву.
11:43
12:11
В Евросоюзе признали, что принципиальная позиция экс-премьер-министра Венгрии Виктора Орбана по отношению к киевскому режиму использовалась многими лидерами стран для прикрытия реального отношения к событиям на Украине.
12:11
12:44

12:46The FSB's Foiled Plot

The newspapers report on the FSB's prevention of a terrorist attack against Roskomnadzor leadership, with multiple outlets covering the liquidation of the ringleader and details of the plot. Independent sources also report on US discussions to punish NATO allies not supporting war with Iran, and a White House invitation to Putin for the G20 summit.
12:53
13:14
13:35
RIA Novosti

ЦБ снизил ключевую ставку

13:35
13:41
13:41
13:41
13:49

14:06The Rate Cut Unanimous

The dominant story is the Central Bank's decision to cut the key rate to 14.5%, covered by nearly all major outlets (Vesti, RIA Novosti, TASS, Interfax, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Meduza, NTV). A secondary theme is the Kremlin's threat of measures against Finland over plans to deploy nuclear weapons near Russian borders (Lenta.ru). Independent sources report a record drop in Putin's approval rating (The Moscow Times) and an EU sanctions case against an archaeologist (Svoboda.org).
14:24
14:52
15:33
15:44
Конфликт на Ближнем Востоке остается фактором неопределенности и ведет к ускорению мировой инфляции. Об этом заявила глава ЦБ РФ Эльвира Набиуллина в ходе пресс-конференции по итогам заседания Совета директоров регулятора.
15:44
15:53
RIA Novosti

Россия вернула из плена 193 военнослужащих

15:53
16:01
16:36
16:57
RIA Novosti

"Денег им хватает". Зеленский сделал роковой выбор

16:57
17:31
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил с Совбезом меры по борьбе с преступностью

17:31

17:39Prisoner Swap: 193 for 193

The dominant story is the prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides releasing 193 servicemen each, covered by TASS, Meduza, NTV, and Lenta.ru. The Central Bank's rate cut to 14.5% continues to receive attention from Vesti, Kommersant, and Komsomolskaya Pravda. Independent outlets focus on environmental damage from a refinery strike in Tuapse (The Moscow Times English) and a threat to revoke licenses for over 90% of internet operators (The Moscow Times).
17:52
RIA Novosti

"Денег им хватает". Зеленский сделал роковой выбор

17:52
17:59
18:12
18:19
19:14
20:02
20:08

20:57The West's Declared War

The dominant story is the West's declared war on Russia, with Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, and TASS reporting that the West, via Ukraine, has declared open war. Interfax covers the Tuapse terminal fire after a drone attack. The Moscow Times reports the Kremlin abandoning hopes for a new gas pipeline to China this decade. Kommersant has an exclusive on Timur Ivanov's corruption. RT covers a 193-for-193 prisoner swap. Komsomolskaya Pravda reports the Central Bank rate cut to 14.5%. Meduza discusses US-Iran truce and diplomacy. NTV covers Putin at an exhibition. Svoboda.org reports on bloggers criticizing Oster and Bastrykin.
21:03
21:11
RIA Novosti

Троих туристов, попавших под лавину в Бурятии, нашли живыми, один погиб

21:11
21:53
23:27
RIA Novosti

США придется вернуть 159 миллиардов долларов после решения ВС о пошлинах

23:27
23:55