The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Putin’s Russia threatens British targets in Ukraine over support for Kyiv

The Russian foreign ministry summoned the UK’s deputy head of mission in Moscow to complain about British support for Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

🔴 Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he had ordered measures to protect France's critical infrastructure and defence industry sites from "Russian hybrid attacks", adding that the threat from Moscow had intensified in recent weeks.

France 24 · Sep 18

Russia seizes control over assets of Nestle, French firms

Russia has placed the local businesses of Nestlé, Auchan and other Western-linked companies under temporary administration. Nestlé is weighing its options, while Auchan and Lemana Pro say their Russian operations continue as normal.

Euronews · Sep 18

Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags

Russia began voting Friday in a three-day parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The 450-seat State Duma vote is being closely watched by the Kremlin for signs of public support and war fatigue, amid tight political controls and limited anti-war opposition.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Fresh US sanctions against Russia a ‘potential game-changer’, says Miliband

The goal of the legislation is to ramp up economic pressure on Moscow, but will depend on enforcement by the White House.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Russia kicks off voting in first parliamentary election since Ukraine war began

Russians began voting on Friday in a three-day parliamentary election that will determine all 450 seats in the State Duma (lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia), the first such election since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The Times of India · Sep 17

French fishermen to end blockades over fuel prices

French fishermen have agreed to lift their blockades at fuel depots and ports, including Nice, after talks with the government over financial aid. They say soaring fuel prices since the start of the war with Iran are pushing them to the brink. Also in the segment: India could be hit…

France 24 · Sep 17

Is Russia Guiding Iran's Missiles? The Satellite Trail Ukraine, Reuters and Washington Are All Tracing

Ukrainian intelligence, Reuters and Trump's own team clash over whether Russian satellites help Iran target US troops in the Gulf. Here's what's verified.

Latin Times · Sep 17

US Congress approves Russia sanctions that impact China and India

US lawmakers have approved sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia's economy and Putin's inner circle, with Trump set to sign a bill that also threatens steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, including China and India.

Euronews · Sep 17

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland says Putin is planning to launch drone or missile attack on a Nato country

Russia will pretend strike was accidental to 'paralyse' Nato response, says Donald Tusk

The Independent UK · Sep 17