The Latest Breaking News from Kremlin

Exiled Putin critic says push for peace put him in danger

PARIS - Veteran Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin never planned to flee to France.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14

Putin Election Rival Boris Nadezhdin Fled Russia After His Travel Ban Mysteriously Disappeared

Boris Nadezhdin, a prominent Russian opposition politician, fled to France after his travel ban was mysteriously lifted, highlighting the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent ahead of upcoming elections.

International Business Times UK · Aug 14

Tokyo issues angry response as Putin visits disputed islands near Japan

The four islands, occupied by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the war's end, providing the Kremlin with strategic military bases.

Euronews · Aug 13

Euronews ban in Belarus: Those who ban media fear the truth

The ban on Euronews in Belarus shows that the battle of systems with autocracies centres on whether people can access independent information, SPD politician Holger Mann writes in an Euronews opinion piece.

Euronews · Aug 11

Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans voting against the war

Every candidate of Yabloko – the last anti-war party – barred from September elections; warning over ‘Russian Starlink’ progress. What we know on day 1,630

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

Inside Putin’s aggressive army recruitment drive as Russians ‘snatched off streets’ to feed Ukraine war

Moscow denies Ukrainian claims that Kyiv’s forces are killing Russian troops faster than they are being recruited

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Ukraine assault on Russian retail giant Wildberries brings war home to consumers and retailers

Ukrainian drones are regularly striking warehouses belonging to Wildberries – Russia’s largest online marketplace, often described as its answer to Amazon.

The Conversation · Aug 10

EU stands in 'solidarity' with Euronews following ban in Belarus

The European Union and various leading press freedom organisations have condemned Belarus’ designation of Euronews as “extremist”, calling it part of a broader crackdown on independent media.

Euronews · Aug 10

FBI Chief Kash Patel plans Russia trip in October; Kremlin-friendly newspaper hints at a give and take

FBI Director Kash Patel plans an unusual trip to Russia in mid-October. This visit occurs amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and heightened congressional scrutiny. Patel's history involves controversial Russia-related developments from Donald Trump's first term. Russian analysts suggest potential exchanges of information or political leverage. The FSB is expected to host…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

13 killed in Ukraine and 90 injured as Russia intensifies overnight bombardment campaign of Ukrainian cities

13 people were killed and some 90 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian attacks as the Kremlin intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Meanwhile, Moscow says five people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities.

Euronews · Aug 9