The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Moscow may gain key role in Iran nuclear deal as US talks progress

Russia touted as possible destination for Iran’s uranium stockpile and could also act as arbiter of deal breaches

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025

Ukrainians Voice Scepticism On Easter Truce

As bells rang out for Easter Sunday in Kyiv, local people told AFP they did not believe Moscow would keep its word by observing a truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

International Business Times · Apr 20, 2025

Zelenskyy says Russia has intensified shelling despite ‘Easter truce’ as Moscow also accuses Ukraine of breaching ceasefire – as it happened

‘Easter truce’ ordered by Putin on Saturday but Ukraine president says Russian army continuing efforts to advance

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025

'Really Stuck': Ukraine's EU Accession Drive Stumbles

Launched as a powerful statement days after Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine's bid for EU membership is stuttering in the face of hardening opposition from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025

Russia Rains Missiles On Ukraine As US Mulls Ending Truce Efforts

Russia fired a fresh volley of missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight, wounding dozens of people, Kyiv said Friday, as the United States warned it could end efforts to broker a ceasefire if it did not see progress soon.

International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025

At least two killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Sumy

Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv for the first time accuses China of providing weapons to Moscow.

Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025

China is supplying weapons to Russia, says Zelensky

Ukraine’s president also hails significant progress on minerals deal with United States

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Russia’s top court removes Taliban’s terror group designation

The ruling does not amount to formal recognition for the Taliban authorities

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Russia's top court removes terrorist designation on Afghanistan's Taliban

Russian officials have recently emphasised the need to engage with the Taliban to "help stabilise" Afghanistan.

Euronews · Apr 17, 2025

Germany will not invite Russia and Belarus to second world war commemoration

Moscow and Minsk ambassadors excluded over concerns they could ‘exploit’ event for anti-Ukraine propaganda

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025