March 13, 2026 – Russia Headlines

1Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 12 марта

Story gist: Moscow Exchange published trading results for its session on March 12.
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Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 12 марта
— Ведомости
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted coverage entirely, leaving their perspectives absent. Center outlet Vedomosti framed the story with a neutral, factual headline identical to the story title, focusing solely on routine market results without emphasis on performance details, economic implications, or political angles.

2The Sun: новый лидер Ирана потерял ноги, он находится в коме

Story gist: Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded. Reports state he lost his legs and is in a coma amid US and Israeli strikes on Tehran and a Hormuz Strait blockade.
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МИД Ирана подтвердил, что новый верховный лидер страны Моджтаба Хаменеи ранен
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«Отомстим за мучеников». Что происходит на войне США и Израиля с Ираном: первое обращение Хаменеи, перекрытый Ормузский пролив и удары по Тегерану
— BBC
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The Sun: новый лидер Ирана потерял ноги, он находится в коме
— URA.RU
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Bias summary: Right-leaning outlets (The Sun/URA.RU) sensationalize with graphic details like ‘lost legs’ and coma, emphasizing Iranian leader’s vulnerability. Center (BBC) frames in broader ‘US-Israel war with Iran’ context, highlighting Khamenei’s vengeful address and Iranian actions like Hormuz blockade. Left (Meduza) neutrally reports MFA confirmation of injury without emphasis or escalation details.

3Российским туристам выплатят компенсации из-за ситуации на Ближнем Востоке

Story gist: The Russian government announced compensations for Russian tourists affected by the Middle East situation during a government meeting.
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Российским туристам выплатят компенсации из-за ситуации на Ближнем Востоке
— Интерфакс
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Заседание Правительства
— Правительство России
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting any coverage or perspective. Center outlet Interfax reports the announcement factually via headline. Right-leaning government source frames it as part of an official ‘Government Meeting,’ emphasizing state decision-making process without external critique.

4США не снимут санкции с российской нефти, даже несмотря на мировой энергетический кризис

Story gist: The United States stated it will not lift sanctions on Russian oil despite the global energy crisis. US Treasury Secretary called permissions to sell Russian oil a short-term measure.
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Глава Минфина США назвал разрешение продавать нефть из РФ краткосрочной мерой
— Интерфакс
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets absent, omitting pro-US firmness against Russia (left) or criticism of any sanction leniency (right). Center Interfax neutrally quotes Treasury Secretary on short-term permissions, emphasizing official statement without tone on crisis severity, policy permanence, or geopolitical implications (68 words).

5Суд приговорил к пожизненным срокам исполнителей теракта в «Крокус сити»

Story gist: A Russian court sentenced the perpetrators of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall to life imprisonment terms.
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Суд приговорил к пожизненному заключению исполнителей теракта в Crocus City Hall
— Интерфакс
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Адвокаты пострадавших при теракте в «Крокусе» обжалуют приговор
— ВФокусе Mail
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, lacking any reported coverage or perspective. Center outlets like Interfax frame the story factually, emphasizing the court’s life sentence verdict without additional context. Right-leaning outlets like VFokus Mail focus on victims’ lawyers appealing the sentence, highlighting potential dissatisfaction and shifting emphasis to victims’ ongoing legal fight rather than closure from the ruling.