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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 29.12.2024.
It displays 176 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.12.2024 ⇢ The Day Two Planes Fell
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Morning coverage focused on the Jeju Air crash in South Korea, with casualty numbers rising throughout the day from 28 to 179 confirmed deaths. The media's attention shifted dramatically when Azerbaijan's President Aliyev publicly blamed Russia for the AZAL crash in Aktau, demanding compensation and stating the aircraft was damaged by ground fire over Russian territory.
By afternoon, Azerbaijan announced suspension of flights to ten Russian cities and tightened regulations for Russian citizens' stay in the country. Kazakhstan revealed plans to send the AZAL crash black boxes to Brazil for analysis, marking a significant departure from Russian involvement in the investigation.
Evening brought news of Moscow's rejection of Trump's proposal to delay Ukraine's NATO membership by 20 years, while Russian media faced new Telegram channel blocks in EU countries, prompting threats of reciprocal measures from the Foreign Ministry.
29.12.2024
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The last-ditch attempt by the Biden administration to pour more aid into Ukraine is money laundering, Sen. Mike Lee has suggested
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The Tesla and SpaceX owner penned an article praising the anti-immigration AfD party
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RIA Novosti
В Южной Корее самолет при посадке пролетел мимо ВПП, есть погибшие
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04:05⇢South Korea Plane Crash Leads News
⌨The newspapers report on a plane crash in South Korea with over 170 passengers (Izvestia, Kommersant, RIA). Russia's Central Bank sets holiday exchange rates (Gazeta), while Bloomberg discusses alternative gas transit routes to Europe (RBC). A Russian chess player, Murzin, wins the world rapid championship (TASS). New legislation requires tracking Russians abroad as part of anti-extremism strategy (Moscow Times), while the government expands access to free social services (NTV).
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RIA Novosti
"За несколько недель". НАТО готовится потопить весь Черноморский флот
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RIA Novosti
"Надвигается катастрофа": на Западе заговорили о новом отступлении ВСУ
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At least 28 people have been killed when a Jeju Air plane veered off a runway during landing
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05:49⇢Jeju Air Misses Runway
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea (RT, RBC, Gazeta, Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, TASS, Vesti). The aircraft veered off the runway during landing, with 28 reported casualties among 181 passengers. Latest updates indicate two survivors (Vesti), while Russian sources confirm no Russian citizens were aboard (Gazeta).
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The Jeju Air flight with 181 people on board veered off a runway and collided with a fence on Sunday morning
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The Jeju Air flight with 181 people on board veered off a runway and collided with a fence on Sunday morning
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RIA Novosti
"Придется отказаться". Лавров объяснил, чего ждать в новом году
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RIA Novosti
"Придется отказаться". Лавров рассказал, чего ждать в новом году
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08:46⇢Jeju Air Death Toll Surges
⌨The newspapers extensively report on updated casualty figures from the Jeju Air crash in South Korea. Initial reports of 28 casualties (Lenta) have been revised upward, with latest figures indicating 96 confirmed deaths (TASS, Vesti, Izvestia) out of 181 passengers. Several outlets are now reporting nearly total loss of life (Gazeta, Kommersant, RT), with footage of the crash being circulated (NTV).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мария Захарова: команда Трампа понимает, что на Украине отмываются миллиарды
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Григорий Кубатьян показал работу батареи ПВО, охраняющей наше небо
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11:17⇢Jeju Air Death Toll Hits 124
⌨The newspapers update casualty figures from the South Korean plane crash, now reporting 124 confirmed deaths (Interfax, NTV, Moscow Times, Izvestia). In Georgia, Mikhail Kavelashvili has taken office as president (Kommersant, RBC). Russian security services report detaining a citizen for allegedly transmitting photos of Moscow region's energy infrastructure to Kyiv (TASS). Economic forecasts for 2025 discuss potential leadership changes at the Central Bank (Svoboda).
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RIA Novosti
"Осталось полгода". Что будет с Украиной в 2025-м
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Дмитрий Шепелев отметит Новый год с гражданской женой и детьми
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13:01⇢Jeju Air Death Count Peaks
⌨The newspapers update death toll figures from the South Korean plane crash, now reaching 174 victims (Lenta, Moscow Times, NTV, TASS). Russian military reports taking control of Novotroitskoye in DPR (Izvestia, TASS). New regional demographic initiatives promise up to 3 million rubles for first-time mothers (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while Moscow prepares to broadcast Putin's New Year address on 34,000 screens (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Сторонники оппозиции разблокировали проспект у парламента Грузии
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Nearly all of the 181 people on board are presumed dead, officials have said
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14:46⇢Aliyev Points Finger At Russian Ground Fire
⌨The newspapers extensively report on President Aliyev's statements regarding the Azal aircraft crash in Aktau. Multiple sources (Gazeta, Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Meduza, Moscow Times, RBC, Vesti) quote him attributing the crash to ground fire damage received over Russian territory, contradicting earlier Russian explanations. Simultaneously, coverage continues of the South Korean plane disaster, with 176 fatalities reported (NTV, RT).
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Kiev’s UN ambassador Andrey Melnik has said that securing commitments from Western allies is the nation’s top priority now
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RIA Novosti
Азербайджанские авиакомпании приостановят полеты в десять российских городов
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16:13⇢Aliyev Demands Russian Compensation
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Azerbaijan's President Aliyev demanding compensation from Russia over the AZAL plane crash in Aktau. Multiple sources (Gazeta, Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Meduza, RBC) quote Aliyev stating the aircraft was damaged by ground fire over Russian territory, though not intentionally. In response, Azerbaijani airlines have suspended flights to ten Russian cities (RIA Novosti). Putin and Aliyev continue discussions over the incident (TASS).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Зурабишвили, которую ждали сторонники, вместо митинга поехала в храм
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Ceremonial head of state Mikhail Kavelashvili is a former national team and Man City footballer
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Тамара Глоба считает, что актер Юрий Борисов получит "Оскар"
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President Putin ratifies new anti-extremism strategy with focus on threats from Kiev
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RIA Novosti
На побережье Черного моря обнаружили новый выброс мазута
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Регионы России вводят меры по поддержке рождаемости на 2025 год
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Berlin’s political earthquake sends shockwaves across Europe
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19:33⇢Azerbaijan Slams Door On Russians
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Azerbaijan tightening regulations for Russian citizens' stay in the country (Kommersant, Lenta, TASS). New regional demographic initiatives promise significant payments up to 3 million rubles for first-time mothers (Komsomolskaya Pravda). An additional oil spill has been detected on the Black Sea coast (RIA Novosti), while officials continue sending children to affected areas (Moscow Times).
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Speaking of Moscow’s military bases in the country, Ahmed al-Sharaa has said Damascus has “strategic interests” with one of the world powers
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RIA Novosti
Черные ящики разбившегося самолета AZAL направят на исследование в Бразилию
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RIA Novosti
Премьер Словакии попросил ЕС обратить внимание на отказ Украины от транзита российского газа
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21:42⇢Moscow Snubs Trump's NATO Delay Plan
⌨The newspapers report on three major developments: Russia's rejection of Trump's proposal to delay Ukraine's NATO membership for 20 years (Gazeta), Azerbaijan's demand for compensation over the AZAL plane incident (Interfax, Meduza), and Western blocking of Russian media Telegram channels (Izvestia, MID RF, TASS). Slovakia's prime minister has requested EU attention to Ukraine's refusal of Russian gas transit (RIA Novosti).
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The surprise emergence of two new Chinese planes is a “serious bid to dominate air in the 21st century,” Mikhail Khodarenok says
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