The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Bryan Kohberger defense grills detective over newly revealed phone records in Idaho murders case

Phone records tracking Bryan Kohberger’s movements could make or break state’s case

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

Putin arrives in neighboring Belarus for a two-day visit with a key ally

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday evening arrived in Belarus for a two-day visit

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

Ukraine recap: Putin on top as Kyiv scrambles to play catch-up on the battlefield

Vladimir Putin has been looking pretty chipper of late. Two weeks ago saw him wearing his trademark vulpine smile as he presided over the Victory Day commemorations in Moscow. It was a rather more upbeat occasion than in the two years previously, given recent Russian successes on the battlefield. Then,…

The Conversation · May 23, 2024

Russian missiles kill 6 in Ukraine's second-largest city where Moscow's troops are pressing

Officials say that Russian missiles have slammed into Ukraine’s second-largest city in the northeast of the country and killed at least six civilians

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

Why Vladimir Putin seems stronger now than he was a year ago

Vladmir Putin appears far stronger now than he did at any other time since Russia launched a full-scale invasion into Ukrainian territory in February 2022.

The Conversation · May 23, 2024

Russian Assets Plan For Aiding Ukraine To Dominate G7 Meet

G7 finance ministers gather in Italy on Thursday for a three-day meeting dominated by plans to use Russian assets to help Ukraine, as well as new sanctions on Moscow and the commercial threat posed by China.

International Business Times · May 23, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 818

As the war enters its 818th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2024

Pentagon Says Russia Launched Space Weapon In Path Of US Satellite

Russia has launched a likely space weapon and deployed it in the same orbit as a US government satellite, the Pentagon said.

International Business Times · May 22, 2024

Russia is waging a shadow war on the West that needs a collective response, Estonian leader says

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas says Russia is conducting a “shadow war” against the West

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

More control, less deniability: what next for Russia in Africa after Wagner?

Moscow has stricter say over efforts to influence since Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death as western militaries exit the Sahel

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024