The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Russian court sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison

Reporter found guilty of spying in trial thought to have been rushed in preparation for prisoner swap

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024

Evan Gershkovich: Determined US Journalist In Russian Prison

Evan Gershkovich, the 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter that Russia charged with espionage, could soon be sentenced in a fast-tracked trial condemned by the US as a Kremlin ploy to secure prisoner swaps with the West.

International Business Times · Jul 19, 2024

Leader of Belarus marks 30 years in power after crushing all dissent and cozying up to Moscow

For three decades, European leaders have come and gone, but Alexander Lukashenko remains in absolute control of Belarus

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024

Zelensky Rejects Attempts To Cut Deals With Russia After Orban Visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday slammed any attempts to cut deals with Moscow behind Kyiv's back, after Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024

Ukraine war: Russia has the upper hand in the ground war – but at sea it’s a different story

The past few days have marked a significant moment in the maritime war between Russia and Ukraine. On Monday July 15, Ukraine’s navy spokesman, Dmytro Pletenchuk, claimed: “The last patrol ship of the Black Sea fleet of the Russian Federation is bolting from our Crimea just now. Remember this day.”

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024

Russia holds a UN meeting about global cooperation. US calls it 'hypocrisy' after Ukraine invasion

Russia’s foreign minister has accused the United States of holding the entire West “at gunpoint” and impeding international cooperation at a U.N. event

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024

Baltic countries inform Russia and Belarus of their exit from Moscow power system

The three former Soviet republics do not currently buy electricity from Russia, but remain physically connected to a grid

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024

Trump has ‘detailed and well-founded’ plans to end Ukraine war, says Orbán

‘Likely outcome’ of Trump victory means EU should reopen diplomatic talks with Moscow, says Hungarian PM

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024

Russia Gives Cautious Reaction To Zelensky's Summit Offer

The Kremlin on Tuesday gave a cautious reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's apparent invitation to a future peace summit, saying that Russia first needs to understand what Kyiv means before attending talks.

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2024

Behind Modi’s Putin hug: Is India betting on Trump winning in November?

Modi’s Russia visit has drawn criticism from US and Ukraine, but analysts say the bad optics might soon be forgotten.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2024