December 18, 2025 – Russia Headlines

1Европарламент одобрил поэтапный самозапрет на импорт газа из России

Story gist: The European Parliament approved a phased self-imposed ban on natural gas imports from Russia.
Left
No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
ЕС одобрил отказ от российского газа. На очереди — нефтяное эмбарго
— BBC
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning outlets covered the story. Center outlet BBC frames EU approval as a decisive ‘refusal’ of Russian gas, using neutral tone but emphasizing forward momentum with an upcoming oil embargo. Absent left perspective might stress environmental or anti-Russia benefits; missing right view could highlight economic risks or energy security concerns for Europe.

2Верховный суд забрал квартиру у Долиной – тысячи подобных исков теперь могут завершиться тем же

Story gist: Russia’s Supreme Court ruled to seize an apartment from Dolina. The decision may affect thousands of similar lawsuits.
Left
Гриф невидимыми чернилами. В какой мере «дело Долиной» позволяет понять внутреннюю механику судебной системы. Комментарий к решению ВС — Новая Газета
— Новая газета
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Center
Мосгорсуд назначил дату рассмотрения иска о выселении Долиной
— Gismeteo
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Novaya Gazeta frames the Supreme Court ruling as exposing the judicial system’s opaque ‘internal mechanics’ via metaphorical commentary critiquing its processes. Center outlet Gismeteo neutrally reports Moscow City Court scheduling Dolina’s eviction hearing. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential emphasis on legal fairness or precedent enforcement.

3Путин поставил условие Киеву: диалог или освобождение земель военным путём – Клопс

Story gist: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at an expanded Ministry of Defense collegium meeting that Russia will liberate territories militarily if Ukraine refuses dialogue with Kyiv.
Left
No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
Путин: РФ освободит территории военным путем, если Украина откажется от диалога
— Ведомости
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Right
Расширенное заседание коллегии Минобороны
— Президент России
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting coverage of the event. Center sources like Vedomosti report neutrally, directly quoting Putin on military liberation conditional on Ukraine’s refusal of dialogue. Right-leaning coverage, such as official presidential channels, frames it as a formal Defense Ministry meeting address, emphasizing institutional proceedings over ultimatum tone.

4Путин назвал ложью и бредом заявления Запада о большой войне с Россией

Story gist: Russian President Vladimir Putin called Western statements about a large-scale war with Russia lies and nonsense. He referred to European officials as ‘sub-pigs.’
Left
Путин теперь говорит как Медведев «Ничего нового не скажу. Европейские подсвинки»
— Meduza
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Center
Путин назвал ложью и бредом заявления Запада о большой войне с Россией
— Интерфакс
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Right
Путин назвал европейских чиновников «подсвинками»
— БИЗНЕС Online — Новости Казани
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Meduza frames Putin’s remarks as mimicking Medvedev’s style, emphasizing insults like ‘European sub-pigs’ with sarcastic tone. Center Interfax uses neutral phrasing mirroring the official statement, focusing on denial of war claims without insults. Right-leaning BUSINESS Online highlights the ‘sub-pigs’ slur against European officials, stressing confrontational language.