The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Kremlin denies China’s president urged Putin not to use nuclear arms in Ukraine

Xi Jinping reportedly warned Russian counterpart against using such weapons on visit to Moscow in March

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023

‘He lived by the troll, he dies by the troll’: Putin takes on Prigozhin’s business empire

Kremlin appears to gain control of Wagner warlord’s troll farms as Patriot media operations shut down

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023

Can the Shanghai club act as a counterweight to NATO?

China's Xi Jinping has urged the leaders of Russia, Iran and other Shanghai Alliance states on Tuesday to boost ties and resist sanctions, as Vladimir Putin thanked the bloc for support during a failed Wagner rebellion.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 497

As the war enters its 497th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023

Still master of the Kremlin: What options for Putin after failed mutiny?

It's almost as if it never happened. The unrivalled master of the Kremlin for 23 years has emerged from a moment of wavering with the leader of an aborted march on Moscow now sidelined and forced abroad, Russian troops on the frontlines in Ukraine who continue to hold their own…

France 24 · Jul 4, 2023

Vladimir Putin claims Russia ‘united as never before’ as prominent journalist is beaten

Armed and masked men attack Novaya Gazeta reporter Yelena Milashina

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

He was the CIA whiz kid in 'Charlie Wilson's War.' His new book offers advice for the US in Ukraine.

One of the architects of the covert U.S. strategy against the Soviets in Afghanistan has published a new memoir

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Is the SCO Putin’s escape from global isolation?

This year’s SCO summit marks the first international appearance by the Russian president since Wagner’s mutiny attempt.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023

Kremlin open to talks over potential prisoner swap involving detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich

The Kremlin is holding the door open for contacts with the U.S. regarding a possible prisoner exchange that could potentially involve jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Putin claims Russia is united than ever just days after Wagner troops march on Moscow

Russians ‘responded as a united front against an attempted armed mutiny’

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023