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30.01.2025

The Day Above Potomac

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 30.01.2025.

It displays 226 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

30.01.2025The Day Above Potomac
The collision of an American Airlines plane with a military helicopter near Washington DC dominated Russian media coverage, with details unfolding throughout the day. Initial reports of 60 passengers evolved into confirmation of 64 aboard, including Russian world champion figure skaters Shishkova and Naumov. The recovery operation retrieved 18 bodies by morning, rising to over 30 by afternoon.

In parallel, authorities announced the arrest of former Rosnano deputies who served under Chubais, linking to an investigation of 45 billion rubles in misappropriated funds. The prosecutor's office moved to nationalize Domodedovo Airport over foreign control concerns, continuing the trend of state takeovers of strategic assets.

Military reporting claimed advances near Kupyansk and cited 50,000 monthly Ukrainian casualties, while documenting drone attacks on the Druzhba pipeline in Bryansk and other infrastructure.
30.01.2025
01:07

01:25 (22:25)Rosneft's Black Sea Spill Confirmed

Russian media report on Turkey's record-breaking Russian oil imports (RBC), while the Transport Ministry confirms Rosneft's responsibility for Black Sea fuel spill (Moscow Times). The Georgian delegation's departure from PACE over "offensive demands" receives attention (Gazeta.ru). Rospotrebnadzor's investigation into Svetofor stores surfaces in domestic coverage (Lenta), while Mishustin prepares for EAEU discussions with Kazakhstan (TASS).
01:31
01:55
03:23
RIA Novosti

В Киеве прогремели взрывы

03:23 (00:23 in your timezone)
05:39
RIA Novosti

Российские военные уничтожили позиции ВСУ на Красноармейском направлении

05:39 (02:39 in your timezone)
06:11
RIA Novosti

Рядом с аэропортом в Вашингтоне произошло столкновение военного вертолета с самолетом

06:11 (03:11 in your timezone)

06:21 (03:21)Washington's Aircraft Collision Dominates Headlines

Russian media extensively cover a collision between a military helicopter and a plane near Washington DC airport, with up to 60 people potentially affected (Gazeta, RBC, RIA). Military reports focus on claimed advances in Novoelizavetovka (Izvestia) and artillery strikes (NTV, TASS). A diplomatic row emerges over Scholz's comments about US liberation of Germany, prompting Russian official responses (Lenta).
06:35
RIA Novosti

Под Вашингтоном военный вертолет врезался в пассажирский самолет

06:35 (03:35 in your timezone)
06:43
RIA Novosti

"Раз в десятилетия". к Трампу обратились со срочным призывом по России

06:43 (03:43 in your timezone)
06:51
RIA Novosti

Под Вашингтоном военный вертолет врезался в пассажирский самолет

06:51 (03:51 in your timezone)
07:15
08:03
RIA Novosti

Из реки Потомак под Вашингтоном достали тела 18 жертв авиакатастрофы

08:03 (05:03 in your timezone)

08:06 (05:06)Washington's Air Disaster Claims 18

Russian media extensively cover an air disaster near Washington DC, where an American Airlines passenger plane collided with a military helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River. 64 passengers were aboard (Interfax, NTV, RBC), with 18 bodies recovered so far (RIA). The FBI denies terrorism involvement (Gazeta), while Trump called the incident "terrible" (Izvestia). Russian embassy checks for Russian casualties (Vesti). Separately, prosecutors propose state takeover of Domodedovo airport over foreign control concerns (Lenta).
08:11
08:27
RIA Novosti

"Подставили союзники". У Киева появилась еще одна нерешаемая проблема

08:27 (05:27 in your timezone)

10:06 (07:06)Potomac's Black Hawk Collision Claims 18

Russian media extensively cover new details of the Washington DC air disaster, where an American Airlines plane collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter. 18 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River (CBS, Meduza), with air traffic control recordings now public (Gazeta). Russian sports coaches might have been aboard (Lenta). Trump claims the accident was preventable (Vesti). In other news, Putin's aide comments on military education (RBC), while reports emerge of SBU-linked sabotage arrests near Moscow (TASS).
10:35
RIA Novosti

В упавшем в США самолете летели фигуристы Шишкова и Наумов, сообщил источник

10:35 (07:35 in your timezone)
10:44
10:44
RIA Novosti

В упавшем в США самолете летели фигуристы Шишкова и Наумов

10:44 (07:44 in your timezone)
10:51
RIA Novosti

"Подставили союзники". У Киева появилась еще одна нерешаемая проблема

10:51 (07:51 in your timezone)
11:07
RIA Novosti

"Наконец-то поняла": Европе назвали цену за "освобождение" от России

11:07 (08:07 in your timezone)

11:17 (08:17)Russian Champions Among Washington Air Crash Victims

Russian media extensively cover new details about victims of the Washington DC air disaster, as Russian world champion figure skaters Shishkova and Naumov are confirmed among passengers (Gazeta, Kommersant, RBC, Lenta). 18 bodies have been recovered (Interfax), with air traffic control recordings now public (NTV). In other news, prosecutors demand return of Domodedovo Airport to state control (TASS), while security services report arrest of alleged SBU-linked saboteur near Moscow (Izvestia).
11:23
11:48
RIA Novosti

ВС России осталось менее трех километров до Днепропетровской области

11:48 (08:48 in your timezone)
12:03
Europeans should send funds for at least several months while Washington reviews its assistance programs, lawmakers have said
12:03 (09:03 in your timezone)
12:28
RIA Novosti

Мобилизация на Украине перестала успевать за ростом потерь ВСУ

12:28 (09:28 in your timezone)
12:35
13:23

13:25 (10:25)Russian Champions Lost in Potomac Crash

Russian media extensively cover the Washington DC air disaster, with Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirming Russian figure skating champions Shishkova and Naumov were among the victims (Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, Moscow Times). Divers recovered the black box (NTV). Meanwhile, reports emerge of a Ukrainian attack on the Druzhba pipeline near Bryansk (Lenta), while military sources claim Ukrainian forces are suffering 50,000 monthly casualties (TASS, Vesti, RIA).
14:03
14:19

15:10 (12:10)Russian Champions Lost in Potomac Disaster

Russian media extensively cover new details of the Washington DC air disaster, with multiple confirmations that Russian world champion figure skaters were among the victims (Gazeta, Kommersant, RT, Moscow Times, Lenta). Over 30 bodies have been recovered (Izvestia), while investigations focus on the military helicopter's flight path near the White House (NTV). Separately, the US announces plans for underground plutonium weapons tests (Interfax), and Russian bombers conduct Pacific patrol flights (Vesti).
15:31
RIA Novosti

Премьер Эстонии допустил отключение электричества на трое суток из-за отказа от российской энергосети

15:31 (12:31 in your timezone)
15:39
15:55
RIA Novosti

Эстонии грозит отключение света на трое суток из-за отказа от российской энергосети

15:55 (12:55 in your timezone)
16:11
16:20
RIA Novosti

Авиакатастрофу над Вашингтоном можно было предотвратить, заявил министр транспорта США

16:20 (13:20 in your timezone)
16:20
16:27
RIA Novosti

"Наконец-то поняла": Европе назвали цену за "освобождение" от России

16:27 (13:27 in your timezone)

17:01 (14:01)No Survivors in Potomac's Final Count

Russian media continue extensive coverage of the Washington DC air disaster, with rescue operations now concluded and no survivors expected among the 28 recovered bodies (RT, RBC, NTV, Vesti, Svoboda). Russian Orthodox priests reportedly convinced 700 conscripts to return to Kursk region (Lenta), while Maria Zakharova accuses Moldova of weaponizing energy crisis (Izvestia). A documentary about Ukrainian counteroffensive near Andreevka debuts (Meduza), as Russian asylum seekers face extended detention in US facilities (Moscow Times).
17:47
17:55
17:56
18:11
RIA Novosti

В США подтвердили, что в авиакатастрофе погибли шесть фигуристов и тренеры Наумов и Шишкова

18:11 (15:11 in your timezone)
18:19
RIA Novosti

"Наконец-то поняла": Европе назвали цену за "освобождение" от России

18:19 (15:19 in your timezone)

18:21 (15:21)Chubais Deputies Arrested as Air Crash Toll Rises

Russian media extensively cover two major developments: former deputies of Anatoly Chubais have been detained in Moscow (Gazeta, Kommersant, RBC), while new details emerge about the Washington DC air crash, with reports indicating 14 Russian figure skaters among the victims (TASS, Komsomolskaya Pravda). The Russian embassy has requested information from US authorities about the victims (Izvestia), while Pentagon releases details about the helicopter's flight path (Lenta, Vesti).
18:35
19:23
19:39
RIA Novosti

Трамп выразил соболезнования из-за гибели россиян в авиакатастрофе в США

19:39 (16:39 in your timezone)
19:47
RIA Novosti

"Наконец-то поняла": Европе назвали цену за "освобождение" от России

19:47 (16:47 in your timezone)

20:45 (17:45)Rosnano Deputies Fall as Trump Promises Aid

The media extensively covers two main developments: Trump's statements about the Washington air crash, denying direct contact with Putin while promising assistance with victims' remains (Gazeta, Izvestia, TASS, RT). Meanwhile, several former deputies of Chubais at Rosnano have been detained in Moscow over allegations of misappropriating 45 billion rubles (Interfax, Kommersant, Meduza, Moscow Times).
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