The Latest Breaking News from Kremlin

Russia-Ukraine war: no need to evacuate Kyiv, says Ukraine’s PM, as country rules out peace talks with Moscow – as it happened

Denys Shmyhal says no reason to evacuate any city not near frontlines; Kyiv refuses to negotiate until Russian troops have left its territory

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022

US reportedly held talks with Russia on nuclear risk in Ukraine

National security adviser Jake Sullivan is said to have spoken with senior Kremlin aides

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

Putin-linked businessman admits to US election meddling

Kremlin-connected businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin has admitted that he interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Kremlin declines to comment on reported Ukraine talks with Biden aide

The Kremlin declined to comment on Monday on a Wall Street Journal report that Washington had held undisclosed talks with top Russian officials about avoiding further escalation in the Ukraine war.

Reuters · Nov 7, 2022

Buried phones, bribes and paranoia: life under Russian occupation

ZAPORIZHZHIA: One couple buried their phones in the garden to keep them from being seized by the Russian invaders.

Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia denies massive loss of infantry troops; Kyiv mayor raises prospect of evacuations – as it happened

Defence ministry rejects reports hundreds of men had died in eastern Ukraine; Vitali Klitschko urges Kyiv residents to consider leaving city

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 257 of the invasion

Ukraine braces for power blackouts and fresh attacks on its energy infrastructure; Kherson cut off from water and electricity as Kyiv prepares residents for complete blackout

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2022

US says Zelenskiy risks allies’ ‘Ukraine fatigue’ if he rejects Russia talks – report

Ukraine’s position with allies is wearing thin as fears grow over economic effect of protracted war, officials tell newspaper

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022

How Russian mercenaries colluded with Khartoum regime to exploit Sudan's gold

An investigation has found evidence that the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary force with ties to the Kremlin, colluded with political and military powers in Sudan to exploit the country's gold.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 6, 2022

Kremlin firing commanders in Ukraine ‘to deflect blame from leadership in Russia’ say UK defence chiefs

Latest purported sacking follows a string of military chiefs being fired by Vladimir Putin

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2022