The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes has ignited sharp criticism from Russia and China, who decry the act as a violation of international law and sovereignty. Both nations urge an immediate halt to military operations, highlighting escalating regional instability and a widening geopolitical divide.

Nomma Zarubina, convicted of lying to the FBI, is the latest Russian woman accused of using her sexual wiles for spying

France suspects Russian ‘provocation’ amid worries Moscow will interfere in European elections as part of broader strategy against Ukraine. What we know on day 1,466

Fresh images of Vladimir Putin at a Moscow ceremony reignite health speculation, highlighting risks of Kremlin secrecy in a nuclear-armed Russia.

As Ukrainian officials meet with US negotiators in Geneva with the possibility of full three-way talks involving Moscow, Kyiv and Washington in early March, there’s a glimmer of hope that an end to the conflict may be in sight. But the fact that after four years this remains a glimmer…

French president Emmanuel Macron said it was a “major blow” to Russia’s shadow fleet

French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar's interim leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, held talks and agreed to "renew" ties on Tuesday, despite steps taken by the former French colony to draw closer to Russia.

Zelensky says leader-level meeting with Putin ‘only way to finally end the war’ after phone call with Trump

Residents in Irpin and Bucha light candles for victims four years after Russia’s invasion, while Zelensky says Moscow has not broken Ukraine and vows a fair peace.

The Russian Intelligence Service (SVR) is claiming that the UK and France are preparing to give nuclear weapons to Ukraine as the invasion of Russia enters its fifth year.

Little sign Moscow’s ability to continue waging war for a fifth year is diminished, analysis suggests