The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Russian authorities are holding local elections this weekend in occupied parts of Ukraine in an effort to tighten their grip on territories Moscow illegally annexed a year ago and still does not fully control

As the war enters its 562nd day, these are the main developments.

Drones shot down over Russia’s Bryansk, Rostov and Moscow regions, leaving a person injured and cars, buildings damaged.

Ukrainian forces have been able to break through Russian defences and are “gradually” making progress in their counteroffensive against Moscow's troops despite “heavy, difficult fighting”, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday. Russia earlier on Thursday described the US decision to supply depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine to aid its…

Satellite images appear to show scores of car tyres on the wings of two Tu-95 bombers

However, Kyiv has made progress – albeit slowly – and Moscow has seen its combat effectiveness undermined by the number of tanks and other vehicles destroyed

Drills will prepare units for international peacekeeping missions, says Yerevan, as ties with Moscow appear strained.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemns attack on the eastern city of Kostiantynivka, where a child was among the dead

US senate leaders express support for Ukraine; Russia closes airport amid Ukraine drone attack