The Latest Breaking News from Alexander Khinshtein

Ukraine war briefing: US weapons supply pause ‘caught Trump off guard’

Russian claim of deadly Ukrainian attack on Kursk beach; convictions over Wagner arson attack in London. What we know on day 1,232

The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2025

Moscow airports shut by Ukraine drone attack as Russia bombs huge Kharkiv market

Moscow’s mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones were destroyed on their approach to Russia’s capital ‘from different directions’

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Ukraine loses Sudzha, the biggest town it had occupied in Russia's Kursk region

Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed that it has withdrawn from the town of Sudzha,days after Russia said it had re-captured it.

Euronews · Mar 16, 2025

Moscow concert hall attack: Russia detains 11 as death toll rises to 133

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) tries to link Ukraine to assault despite ISIL affiliate claim of responsibility.

Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2024

Putin’s war comes home as Moscow faces large-scale drone attack

One Russian politician says residents of the capital will need to adjust to ‘this new reality’

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Russia's reaction to the drone attacks on Moscow

Ukraine launched its biggest ever drone attack on Moscow on Tuesday but air defences destroyed all eight of the drones, Russia said, bringing the 15-month war in Ukraine to the heart of the capital.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

Russian National Guard general accused of taking large bribes

Russian military investigators launched a criminal case on Monday against Major General Vadim Dragomiretsky, deputy commander of the central district of Russia's National Guard, after he was accused of receiving large sums in bribes, a senior lawmaker said.

Reuters · Mar 20, 2023

Russian MP who hung noodles on ears during Putin’s speech faces punishment

Mikhail Abdalkin, deputy of the Samara Duma, is being investigated by the Russian Community Party for “odd” escapade

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Russia passes law banning ‘LGBT propaganda’ among adults

Bill criminalises promotion of ‘non-traditional sexual relations’ as Moscow pushes conservative values

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

As the Ukraine war rages, Russia doubles down on anti-LGBT laws

The parliament has approved bills aimed at further constricting the country’s marginalised LGBT community.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2022