The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

EU To Lay Out Plan To Cut Last Russian Gas Supplies

The EU on Tuesday is due to unveil a keenly anticipated plan to phase out its remaining gas ties to Moscow, a challenge given Europe's longstanding dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

International Business Times · May 6, 2025

First Thing: Trump blocks grant funding for Harvard until it meets government demands

University told by education secretary research grants ‘will not be provided.’ Plus, 45% of Americans say third world war likely in five to 10 years

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Russian journalist who criticised Ukraine war escaped to France with NGO's help

A Russian reporter critical of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine said on Monday she had fled to France after Reporters Without Borders (RSF) helped coordinate her escape. The NGO hailed her resilience and said her story was a "message of hope" for other journalists.

Radio France Internationale · May 6, 2025

Putin Gears Up For 'Grandest' Victory Day Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the "grandest" ever annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, evoking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to rally support for his troops fighting in Ukraine.

International Business Times · May 6, 2025

Moscow airports briefly shut down amid second night of Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities say

The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end of World War II.

Euronews · May 6, 2025

Moscow airports shut by Ukraine drone attack as Russia bombs huge Kharkiv market

Moscow’s mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones were destroyed on their approach to Russia’s capital ‘from different directions’

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here's what to know

Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Second night of Moscow drone raids, Kursk substation hit

Ukrainian forces reportedly smash back across border into Kursk, where Syrski says offensive has achieved most of its goals. What we know on day 1,168

The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2025

Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

Euronews · May 5, 2025

Russian journalist who escaped Putin’s reach reappears in Paris after daring journey

Barabash, 63, vehemently condemned on Monday the lack of freedoms in Russia while detailing her escape

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025