The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Russians having ‘tactical success’ in advance on Kharkiv, Ukraine says

Kyiv replaces commander overseeing north-eastern Kharkiv frontline in effort to turn the tide as fighting continues

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024

US Sanctions Test China's 'No Limits' Friendship With Russia

Chinese banks are tightening scrutiny over trade with Russia for fear of incurring strict new US sanctions over the Ukraine war, testing the "no limits" friendship between the two countries.

International Business Times · May 13, 2024

Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defence minister in cabinet shakeup

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office.

France 24 · May 13, 2024

Ukraine facing ‘difficult’ situation in Kharkiv region, military chief says

Ukrainian commander admits his forces are on the back foot as Russia claims to have taken more villages

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024

Thousands flee Kharkiv area amid Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine

Photos showed elderly civilians being helped into evacuation vehicles with their pets and belongings

Evening Standard · May 12, 2024

Russian attacks force hundreds to flee border area in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Fierce fighting raged into a second day on the fringes of Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region on Saturday as Moscow said it had captured five villages, while Kyiv said it was repulsing the attacks and battling for control of the settlements.

France 24 · May 11, 2024

Hundreds Evacuated From Ukraine Border After Russian Offensive

Hundreds of people were evacuated from areas near the Russian border in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, the regional governor said Saturday, a day after Moscow launched a surprise ground offensive.

International Business Times · May 11, 2024

Zelensky vows to quash new Russian offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Ukraine vowed Friday to quash a surprise Russian ground offensive, after troops launched a major cross-border assault in the Kharkiv region, looking to chalk up fresh battlefield gains with Ukraine on the back foot.

France 24 · May 10, 2024

United Opposition gives a tough fight to Giriraj Singh in Begusarai

Begusarai has long been known as the ‘Leningrad of Bihar’ or as ‘Mini Moscow’ because of the political dominance of the Communist Party of India (CPI).

The Hindu · May 9, 2024

Putin says ‘arrogant’ West risking global conflict in Victory day speech

In Victory Day speech, Russian president says his forces are in a ‘state of combat readiness’.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024