November 12, 2025 – Russia Headlines

Story gist: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov gave an interview to RIA Novosti in Moscow on November 9, 2025. He made statements on Ukraine and nuclear tests, marking his first interview after reports of his disfavor in the government.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets provide no coverage, omitting any critical perspective on Lavrov’s position or Russian policy. Center outlets like Radio Svoboda emphasize the interview as Lavrov’s first after disgrace rumors, using a skeptical tone to highlight potential Kremlin instability. Right-leaning sources, via the Russian Foreign Ministry, present the interview neutrally as official statements without addressing disfavor, focusing on policy assertions.

Story gist: Authorities in Russia’s Kaliningrad region advised residents on avoiding accidental connections to foreign mobile operators at the border. This guidance follows the introduction of a 24-hour ‘cooling’ period for SIM cards nationwide to counter unmanned aerial vehicle threats.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets, like Klops, frame the story locally, emphasizing practical advice for Kaliningrad border residents to prevent accidental foreign network connections, with a neutral, user-focused tone omitting broader security implications. Center outlets, such as GARANT, present it nationally as a policy measure against drones, highlighting regulatory enforcement without regional specifics. Right-leaning coverage is absent, suggesting disinterest or omission of stories tied to Russian border security nuances.

Story gist: Russia’s State Duma passed a law requiring graduates of medical universities and colleges to work in state institutions for three years after completing their studies. The measure applies to those who received state-funded education.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Meduza emphasize the obligatory nature and three-year duration, framing it as a compulsion on graduates. Center outlets like Interfax report neutrally with factual titles, omitting interpretation. Right-leaning sources, including the State Duma, highlight the law’s positive aim to provide healthcare with qualified staff, focusing on benefits and omitting coercive aspects.

Story gist: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak addressed the sustainability of Russia’s economy in a statement. He also congratulated citizens on Economist’s Day.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets omitted coverage, absenting a critical or progressive perspective on Russia’s economic claims. Center outlets like Expert emphasized Novak’s congratulatory message on Economist’s Day, using a positive, celebratory tone focused on national pride. Right-leaning EADaily highlighted Novak’s direct assessment of economic resilience, framing it substantively to underscore stability without festive elements.

Story gist: Financial analysts issued forecasts and comments on Russian stock market movements. The market encountered resistance at the 2600 level, according to a report from BKS Express.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting any perspective on economic implications for progressive policies. Center outlets like BKS Express framed the story neutrally, focusing on technical market analysis and forecasts without political spin. Right-leaning outlets also absent, missing emphasis on free-market resilience or criticism of regulatory hurdles. Overall, coverage is limited to centrist financial reporting, highlighting a lack of ideological framing.