The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Seoul's Arctic shipping test with Russia angers Europe seeking to isolate Moscow

South Korea is set to test a new shipping route for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by global warming can be commercially viable. The voyage has drawn concern from Western allies because it requires coordination with Russia.

The Times of India · Aug 20

Putin arrests Russians for complaining about fuel shortages as fighting breaks out at petrol stations

Crisis is the Kremlin’s ‘biggest domestic challenge’ since the outbreak of war against Ukraine, say experts

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens

Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought back banned low-grade fuel to plug the gap, while detaining residents who complained publicly.

Euronews · Aug 20

Russia Is Facing Energy Shortages Again As Ukraine Pounds Its Infrastructure. Moscow Limits Gas Purchases Again.

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted there were shortages in June.

International Business Times · Aug 19

UK-Ukraine drone partnership risks Putin’s wrath but will boost long-term security

When the UK allowed Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles against targets inside Russia in late 2024, Moscow predictably accused London of escalating the war and threatened retaliation.

The Conversation · Aug 19

Russia, Ukraine exchange 103 captured soldiers each

MOSCOW - Russia and Ukraine each handed over 103 captured soldiers on Wednesday, both countries said, in the latest exchange between the warring sides.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least five dead as Putin launches ‘massive attack’ on Kyiv

Poland says it is activating a range of defensive measures in response to the strikes unfolding across the border

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Moscow warehouse burns as Ukraine drone crews prepare to strike again

Ukraine is projecting the conflict deep into Russian territory

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Ukraine war briefing: Would-be parcel bomber convicted in German court

Russian-led plot was exposed when participants sent trial packages carrying GPS trackers through Ukrainian and German post. What we know on day 1,638

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Moscow region hit by drone blitz as Russian missiles kill 10 in Ukrainian village

Ukrainian forces executed one of their largest long-range aerial assaults on Russia to date, deploying nearly 800 domestically produced drones across multiple regions, including Moscow and annexed Crimea . Russian air defences intercepted 791 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 180 over the Moscow region, resulting in at least six injuries across…

The Independent UK · Aug 18