The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Putin aims to have Russian space station by 2027

President Vladimir Putin said the first segment of Russia’s new orbital station, which Moscow sees as the next logical development in space exploration after the International Space Station should be put into operation by 2027.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Russia blames Ukraine for antisemitic riot at airport in Dagestan

Foreign ministry says Kyiv played ‘direct and key role’ after mob stormed planes in search of Israeli passengers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

The Easiest Way to Make Russia Sanctions More Effective

Better collaboration between Britain and the EU would deal a blow to Moscow.

Foreign Policy · Oct 30, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 614

Moldova blocks access to major Russian news media sites; US-made F-16 jets donated to Ukraine from Netherlands to arrive at training centres in weeks

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow says it has shot down 36 Ukrainian drones – as it happened

Claims drone strike or debris from downed drone has caused fire in oil refinery near Black Sea in Russia

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 613

Moscow says more than 100 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in Yuzhno-Donetsk; Russian losses in Avdiivka may be its worst of 2023, says UK

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023

Russians commemorate victims of Soviet repression as a present-day crackdown on dissent intensifies

Russians commemorated the victims of Soviet state terror on Sunday, while the Russian government continues its crackdown on dissent in the country

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

‘Graffiti battle on streets of Belgrade’ as Serbia tries to stifle anti-Putin Russian exiles

Around 200,000 Russians have fled to Serbia, where they face threats and violence from the nationalist right

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

Moscow succession: What would happen if Putin dies?

The prime minister would automatically become Russia’s leader in the interim but there are a number of big names with the potential to fill Putin’s shoes

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

Pro-Moscow Ukrainian politician shot in apparent assassination attempt

Oleg Tsaryov, who had been tipped to lead a puppet government after Russia’s 2022 invasion, is in a critical condition

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023