The Latest Breaking News from Kremlin

Ukraine decries ‘symbolic blow’ as Russia assumes UN presidency

The Kremlin said it planned to ‘exercise all its rights’ in the role amid anger from Kyiv and allies.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2023

Outrage as Moscow takes presidency of UN security council – as it happened

Top Ukrainian official criticises the ‘symbolic blow’ of Russia assuming the rotating presidency

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Russia’s presidency of UN security council a ‘symbolic blow’, says Ukraine

The last time Moscow held the post was in February 2022, when its troops launched invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023

Putin signs new Russia foreign policy against ‘hostile’ West

President Vladimir Putin approved a new Russian foreign policy concept that set out to confront the United States and its allies, claiming an “era of revolutionary changes” was underway in international relations.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023

Vladimir Putin faces claims he's 'high on speed' and taking 'very strong stimulants'

Valery Solovey, a former professor at a Moscow training school for spies and diplomats, claims the Russian President is using powerful stimulant drugs to aid his deteriorating health

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Replica of Kremlin critic Navalny's cell on display at Dutch exhibit

A replica of the two-by-three-metre prison cell holding Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny went on display in the Netherlands on Friday as part of an exhibit entitled "Silenced" about political prisoners through the centuries.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2023

Russia Says Ukraine Ceasefire Now Would Not Achieve Moscow’s Goals

Russia said on Friday that a ceasefire in Ukraine would not enable it to achieve the goals of its "special military operation" at the moment. The Kremlin was reacting after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko - Russia's closest ally - called for an immediate ceasefire, without preconditions, and for both Moscow…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2023

Kremlin: Foreign journalists can carry on working in Russia

The Kremlin said on Friday that all accredited foreign journalists could continue to work in Russia, a day after a Wall Street Journal reporter was remanded in custody on espionage charges brought by the FSB security agency.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2023

Russia says Ukraine ceasefire now would not achieve Moscow's goals

Russia said on Friday that a ceasefire in Ukraine would not enable it to achieve the goals of its "special military operation" at the moment.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2023

Who is Evan Gershkovich, the US reporter imprisoned in Russia?

The Wall Street Journal reporter could face up to 20 years in prison after the FSB accused him of ‘collecting classified information’

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023