The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Ukraine launches wave of drone attacks on Russia

At least 25 drones and seven missiles were used in the large-scale air strikes, says Russia's defence ministry

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Russian advances stopped, says Zelenskiy – ‘we have recovered our situation in the east’

Ukrainian president tells French TV that status of the frontline is at its best in three months – what we know on day 748

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024

Ukraine disrupts production at Russian refinery in cross-border strikes on oil facilities

Drone and rocket attacks on energy infrastructure come as pro-Ukraine battalions claim raid across border

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2024

Putin Set For Election Coronation In Vote With No Opposition

Vladimir Putin is set to secure another six-year term as Russian leader this weekend in a vote the Kremlin says will show society is fully behind his assault on Ukraine.

International Business Times · Mar 11, 2024

Kyiv Slams Pope's 'White Flag' Call, Vows No Surrender To Russia

Ukraine on Sunday slammed Pope Francis's call to negotiate with Russia two years into its invasion, vowing "never" to surrender after the pontiff said Kyiv should "have the courage to raise the white flag".

International Business Times · Mar 10, 2024

Russian Shelling Kills Three In East Ukraine: Kyiv

Russian shelling of towns in eastern Ukraine killed three people Sunday while a Moscow strike on a residential building in the town of Myrnograd wounded a dozen, Kyiv said.

International Business Times · Mar 10, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Pope urges Ukraine to have courage of ‘white flag’ and negotiate end to war

The 87-year-old pontiff said parties should ‘have the courage to negotiate’, and do so ‘before things get worse’ - what we know on day 746

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2024

Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy

Erdogan pitches himself as go-between, Zelenskyy indicates Russia would not be invited to the first meeting.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2024

Fanning Mistrust On Health, Russia Seeks Foothold In West Africa

"Health and Sovereignty" was the theme. "Medical sovereignty is one of the multifaceted parts of sovereignty and Russia wants to help African countries advance it," he said in French to the Burkina24 network at the conference, where some wore stickers of the Russian and Burkina Faso flags.

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024

Zelensky To Hold Istanbul Talks With Erdogan On War, Black Sea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Istanbul on Friday for talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the war with Russia, Turkish state media reported.

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024