The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

A US citizen has been arrested in Moscow on drug charges

A U.S. citizen has been arrested on drug charges in Russia, a move that comes amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions over Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Southern Ukrainian City Subjected to Shelling Attacks by Russian Forces

Shelling attacks and casualties on southern Ukrainian city of Kherson as tensions escalate with Russia. Japanese pledge support as drones are shot down.

Top News · Jan 8, 2024

Japan FM Says Tokyo 'Determined' To Support Ukraine

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said on a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday that Tokyo was "determined" to support Ukraine, as the second anniversary of Moscow's invasion nears.

International Business Times · Jan 7, 2024

Ukraine unleashes more drones and missiles at Russian areas as part of its new year strategy

Russia says its air defenses downed dozens of Ukrainian drones in occupied Crimea and southern Russia as Kyiv pressed its strategy of targeting the Moscow-annexed peninsula and taking the 22-month war well beyond Ukraine’s borders

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024

Kyiv 'Can't Confirm Yet' If Russia Used N.Korean Missiles

Ukraine said Friday it was so far unable to confirm that Russia had used North Korean missiles to attack it after Washington accused Moscow of using weapons provided by Pyongyang.

International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024

Fears Russia using North Korea-supplied ballistic missiles to attack Ukraine

Washington and Kyiv claim Moscow turning to other states under sanctions to sustain its war effort

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024

US says Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles

The White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran as Moscow struggles to replenish arms for its war with Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

Russia Keeps Border Schools Shut As Deadly Strikes Hit Ukraine

Russia's Belgorod region bordering Ukraine said Thursday it would keep schools closed beyond the planned end of the winter holidays following unprecedented shelling by Kyiv's forces, as Ukraine reported several killed in strikes across the country.

International Business Times · Jan 4, 2024

Russia and Ukraine exchange long-range attacks as their front-line forces remain bogged down

Russia’s Defense Ministry says air defenses shot down 10 Ukrainian air-launched missiles over the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

Russia and Ukraine target each other’s defence industry amid land stalemate

With little changing in the ground war and both governments unshaken, Kyiv and Moscow took aim at factories.

Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2024