The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in Russia

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

Russian attacks wound 8 Ukrainian civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise the stakes

Ukraine’s Kyiv and Odesa regions have faced intense Russian aerial attacks, wounding at least eight civilians

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Putin Looks at Floor and Taps His Feet as Modi Tells Him to End 'Endless War' in Ukraine

During the SCO Summit, Indian PM Modi urged Russian President Putin to end the Ukraine conflict, emphasising dialogue and diplomacy, while maintaining India's strategic partnership with Russia.

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

Russia secretly helping Iran develop supersonic missiles: Report

Russia reportedly aids Iran in developing advanced supersonic cruise missiles since 2023. This covert program involves Russian missile specialists and ramjet propulsion technology. The technology could significantly enhance Iran's military capabilities and threaten naval vessels. This cooperation deepens existing strategic and military ties between Moscow and Tehran. The development occurs…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was winning the war in Ukraine, claiming its battlefield advances were accelerating and warning that Ukrainian forces would eventually “crumble”. He rejected reports of another Russian mobilisation as “utter nonsense”, while calling Ukraine’s leadership “terrorists” but maintaining Moscow remained open to talks aimed at…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent

G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as ministers also grappled with the war…

France 24 · Sep 1

Zelenskyy warns ‘Russian airspace will effectively be closing’

The Ukrainian president warned airlines, insurers and foreign governments that the growing scale of Kyiv’s drone operations would make Russian airspace increasingly unsafe for aircraft.

Euronews · Sep 1

Putin and XI Declare Ties 'More Solid' as Trump Warns Moscow and Beijing Against Arming Iran

Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties at the SCO summit, amidst Trump's Iran warnings. Discussions focused on economic ties, with implications for global politics and the US-Iran conflict.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport

Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase

Six employees killed on Tuesday after Moscow escalates attacks on infrastructure and Ukrainian capital

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1