December 3, 2025 – Russia Headlines

Story gist: Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov reported on outcomes of negotiations between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steven Witkoff in the Kremlin. Jared Kushner also attended the meeting.

Bias summary: Left-leaning coverage absent, leaving that perspective unrepresented. Center outlets like BBC highlight lack of compromise with headline ‘No compromise yet,’ emphasizing stalled progress. Right-leaning sources on President’s website offer straightforward commentary from Ushakov on the meeting without noting impasses or negatives.

Story gist: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia may cut Ukraine off from the sea if Kyiv continues attacks on ships. The remarks follow Ukrainian drone strikes damaging Russian tankers.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Meduza emphasizes Putin’s threat to ‘cut Ukraine off from the sea’ and potential attacks on allies’ ships, using alarmist tone on Russian aggression. Center Interfax reports only minor damage to a Russian vessel from drones, omitting the threat entirely. Right-leaning BUSINESS Online contextualizes the threat amid Russian military gains in Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk, framing positively with other domestic news.

Story gist: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia does not intend to wage war with Europe but is prepared for such a conflict.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Meduza sensationalizes with a question implying Russia’s aggressive intent toward Europe. Center Interfax reports neutrally, directly quoting Putin’s balanced statement of non-intention but readiness. Right-leaning perspective absent, omitting potential emphasis on Russia’s defensive posture or European provocations.

Story gist: Singer Larisa Dolina may receive an award for her contribution to fighting scammers in Russia. State Duma lawmakers called not to evict apartment buyers in ‘grandma schemes’ until sellers return the money.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets absent from cluster, omitting potential framings: left might emphasize elderly victim protections and anti-scam urgency; right could highlight buyer property rights or regulatory burdens. Center Interfax neutrally reports Duma proposal factually, using official ‘grandma schemes’ term without added tone or emphasis.

Story gist: Recent snowfall turned Vladivostok sidewalks into icy hazards. PrimPogoda forecasts Wednesday temperatures in Vladivostok not exceeding -9 to -12°C. Boris Kubay of Primorye Public Television addressed the next snowfall in the region.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, leaving anti-authority critique underrepresented. Center outlets like PrimPogoda frame neutrally via cold weather forecast, emphasizing conditions without blame. Right-leaning Public Television of Primorye highlights official Boris Kubay’s statement on upcoming snow, stressing proactive response and governance amid hazards.