The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Russia-Ukraine war: Xi and Zelenskiy hold talks; Russian aircraft ‘intercepted in international airspace’ – as it happened

Ukrainian president reports ‘long and meaningful’ call with Chinese president

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2023

Putin signs decree to control two foreign firms’ assets in Russia

Move seen as sign that Moscow may take further action if Russian assets abroad are seized to pay for Ukraine war damage.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 427 of the invasion

Zelenskiy speaks to Xi for first time since Russian invasion; Navalny faces new charges that could carry 30 year sentence; British jets intercept Russians

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023

Ukraine calls on world to pressure Russia over grain deal

The Black Sea grain deal will expire on May 18 unless Russia agrees to its renewal.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2023

How the West, Russia see Turkey's presidential elections

The 2023 Turkish presidential election next month will be eagerly followed in Western capitals – and in Moscow. Russia favours the incumbent, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, while the West tacitly prefers his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, according to analysts. But an opposition win would not guarantee an obstacle-free path to…

France 24 · Apr 25, 2023

Moscow hosts more Turkey-Syria rapprochement talks

Russia’s defense minister has hosted his counterparts from Iran, Syria and Turkey for talks as part of the Kremlin’s efforts to help broker a rapprochement between the Turkish and Syrian governments

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Turkey, Russia, Iran, Syria hold 'constructive talks'

The defence ministers and intelligence chiefs of Iran, Russia, Syria and Turkey held talks on Tuesday that Ankara and Moscow described as constructive, as part of efforts to rebuild Turkey-Syria ties after years of animosity during the Syrian war.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023

How ‘Putin’s chef’ and his Wagner Group are cashing in on Sudan and conflicts around the world

They’ve drawn most attention in eastern Ukraine, but it seems wherever war breaks out – from Syria to Sudan – this group of mercenaries can be found profiting from bloodshed, writes World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

South Korea, US presidents to meet in Washington – amid wary glances in the direction of Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden at the White House on April 26, 2023 – a rare state visit that comes as the two nations seek to confront common concerns.

The Conversation · Apr 25, 2023

Patriarch says Russians who don't serve country are 'internal enemies'

The head of Russia's powerful Orthodox Church on Tuesday branded Russians who fail to serve their country as "internal enemies" and described patriotism as the "greatest virtue", the RIA state news agency reported.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023