The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Ukraine and Russia face off in June at World Court over flight MH17

Ukraine and Russia will face off before the United Nations' top court on June 6, when judges will hear Ukraine's claim that Moscow violated a U.N. treaty by supporting pro-Russian separatists who were identified by a Dutch court as being responsible for the 2014 downing of flight MH17.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Ukraine claims to have shot down multiple ‘unstoppable’ Russian missiles during barrage on Kyiv

Officials say six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles were intercepted during early-morning assault. If confimed, it highlights the impact Western-supplied defence systems can make

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

U.S. condemns reported arrest of former U.S. mission employee in Russia

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it "strongly condemns" the reported arrest of Robert Shonov, a former employee of the United States' mission in Russia, calling allegations he illegally collaborated with foreigners "wholly without merit."

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Putin gave Orthodox Church famed icon because of its importance to believers: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to hand over the historic 15th-century Trinity icon from a museum to the Russian Orthodox Church because of its importance to believers, the Kremlin's spokesman said on Tuesday.The Church, whose conservatism Putin has espoused as part of his vision for Russia's national identity, is…

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Ukraine says it has shot down six Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles

Ukraine says it has shot down six Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles in a single night, thwarting a weapon Moscow touted as unstoppable.

The New Daily · May 16, 2023

Russia's crusade against neocolonialism in Africa: Fact or fiction?

In a push evocative of the Soviet Union's efforts to bring Africa into its sphere of influence, the Kremlin has stepped up its presence across the African continent in recent years. From military campaigns to involvement in domestic politics, few African nations have been spared Moscow's interest. Russia claims it's…

France 24 · May 16, 2023

The EU should start planning now for Russia after Putin

Political destabilisation could lead to armed conflict within Russia itself, say Alexander Clarkson and Kirill Shamiev

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Russia launches 'exceptional' missile attack on Ukrainian capital Kyiv in bombardment

Moscow is enraged by the British supply of missiles but Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said it would “not affect” the course of the war "but will lead to retaliatory actions by the Russian Federation”

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 447

As the war enters its 447th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023

S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim

Visit to Moscow follows US allegations that weapons were loaded on to a Russian ship in Cape Town in December.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023