The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates

Officials rage at the West for allowing Ukraine to attack deep within Russia as fears simmer on the streets.

Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2024

Jailed Kremlin critic convicted again and handed new prison term for opposing the war in Ukraine

Imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Gorinov has been convicted again for opposing Russia’s war in Ukraine and handed a three-year prison term

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Romanian court defers decision on annulling presidential vote

Court has ordered recount of vote won by far-right candidate and will decide whether it needs to be rerun

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

Kremlin critic says ‘struggle just beginning’ as he is knighted

Sir Bill Browder began his campaign against human rights abuses and corruption in 2009 after the death of his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky in Moscow.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Why is Russia targeting Ukraine’s energy grid with missile attacks?

Moscow unleashes second major strike on power sector in two weeks in what Ukrainian president Zelensky calls ‘vile escalation’

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east

Moscow threatens retaliation after the US allowed Ukraine to strike Russia, keeping alive its implied nuclear menace.

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,008

These were the key developments on the 1,008th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2024

Romania regulator calls for TikTok suspension amid vote interference fears

Far-right, pro-Moscow candidate Călin Georgescu came from 5% in polls to win presidential election’s first round

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

Moscow Expels German Journalists, Berlin Denies Closing Russia TV Bureau

Russia on Wednesday said that it would expel two journalists from Germany's ARD national network in a like for like move after a Russian state broadcaster reported that its journalists had been ordered to leave Berlin.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024

Russian lawmakers give final nod on record military funding boost

Massive increase in spending builds on last year’s record, as Moscow maintains war on Ukraine, confrontation with West.

Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2024