The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Moscow Strikes Kill Six In Ukraine; Refineries Hit In Russia

A new round of Moscow's shelling and drone attacks killed six people and wounded dozens in Ukraine Sunday, authorities said, while Kyiv hit two oil refineries deep inside Russia.

International Business Times · Aug 10, 2025

Ukraine says it hit Russian oil refinery in drone exchanges; key talks loom

Drones launched by Kyiv are targeting deeper into Russian territory than in past, Al Jazeera’s correspondent reports.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2025

Putin will meet Trump as a ‘fiscal crunch’ is about to hit Russia’s war machine

“Though that may not be enough to compel Putin to seek peace, it does suggest that the walls are closing in on him.”

Fortune · Aug 9, 2025

New crime scene photos inside Idaho house reveal chilling details of Bryan Kohberger’s gruesome quadruple murder

Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were killed inside the Moscow home on November 13, 2022

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Derk Sauer obituary

Media proprietor and founder of the Moscow Times who championed independent journalism in his adopted home country of Russia

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

'Unprecedented interference': how Russia is attempting to shape Moldova’s future

As Moldova heads towards parliamentary elections in September, concerns are mounting over an alleged Kremlin-backed campaign to alter the country’s pro-European direction.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 8, 2025

Oil Prices Crash As US-Russia Push Ukraine War Truce, Nasdaq 100 Nears Record

U.S. and Russian negotiators are racing to finalize a potential agreement that would freeze the war in Ukraine and lock in Moscow's control over key territories, setting the stage for a possible Trump-Putin summit as early as next week.

Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025

Putin Taps Key Allies Ahead Of Trump Summit, Sanctions Deadline

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held consultations with the leaders of China and India, seeking support from his key allies ahead of a likely summit with Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025

At least three injured after overnight Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Sumy

The strikes came ahead of a White House imposed deadline for Moscow to show progress towards ending their invasion or face greater economic sanctions.

Euronews · Aug 8, 2025

Stolen children 'marketplace': Russia creates 'catalogue' of Ukrainian kids for adoption

Russia is now offering forcefully deported Ukrainian minors for coerced “adoption” through a newly created “catalogue”, where Ukrainian children are categorised by age, eyes and hair colour.

Euronews · Aug 8, 2025