The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Several regions of Ukraine hit by power cuts after Russian strikes, grid operator says

Kyiv said it was Moscow's opening salvo in an expected campaign to try to knock out heating and power as winter approaches.

Euronews · Oct 1

Kanye West’s controversial concerts in Russia have finally been cancelled

According to the Moscow-based organizer Say Agency, the controversial rapper's two October dates in St Petersburg have been cancelled. Russian media states that the decision was made by the authorities, who are reportedly investigating the organizers for alleged fraud.

Euronews · Oct 1

Rutte responds to Moscow's nuclear threats, and the UK leader weighs re-joining the EU

Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Welcome to your Thursday newsletter. Today: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte tells Euronews that Russia should stop issuing nuclear threats, and the UK Prime Minister puts EU membership back on the table.

Euronews · Oct 1

‘There is no immediate threat to NATO territory,’ Secretary General Rutte tells Euronews

NATO chief Mark Rutte told Euronews there is no immediate threat to the alliance and he does not take Russia's Kaliningrad nuclear warning seriously, saying Moscow is trying to distract from its struggles in Ukraine.

Euronews · Sep 30

Putin thinks he’s winning the Ukraine war – and I think he’s right, warns ex-Nato official

Head of foreign policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre called on the government to ‘step up’ its response to Russia

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Kubilius: Europe's response to Russian hybrid attacks should be 'as painful' for Moscow

The European Commissioner for Defence tells Euronews that the EU must sharpen its response to a growing spate of hybrid attacks attributed to Moscow, while rejecting those who say it's time to engage the Kremlin in diplomacy.

Euronews · Sep 30

Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic

Russia has issued a grave caution to NATO concerning nuclear weapons, highlighting increasing worries about NATO's perceived moves to alienate the Kaliningrad Region. With relations strained following the 2022 Ukraine invasion, NATO emphasizes its dedication to its member states and support for Ukraine. Analysts voice concerns over potential misjudgments that…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing 4 and targeting the power grid

Russia is continuing its missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing four people, including a child

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns Moscow’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’ as strikes on Kyiv intensify

Comments come after Moscow warned it would ‘deploy its entire arsenal’ if Kaliningrad was threatened.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30

Whatever Happened to Trump's Housing Affordability Executive Order?

The Trump administration revises wonky federal regulations to reduce home construction costs.

Reason · Sep 29