The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

A ‘marriage of convenience’ for Russia and China amid the Ukraine war, or more?

WASHINGTON — When China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin sat down together in Moscow on Monday, the trappings were those of imperial power, and the bonhomie hung heavy in the air.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2023

Vladimir Putin’s war chiefs in bitter spat as he begs China's Xi Jinping for military aid

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who heads up the shadowy Wagner militia, has warned the Kremlin Defence Ministry that Russia could lose all military gains made in the frontline Ukrainian town of Bakhmut unless he acts quickly

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023

Wagner chief tells Moscow Ukraine is planning ‘large scale attack’

Yevgeny Prigozhin claims Ukraine planning to cut off his forces from Russian troops

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023

Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch plans Lithuanian branch, in blow to Moscow

The spiritual head of Orthodox Christians worldwide said on Tuesday he would work with Lithuanian authorities to establish a new branch in the Baltic nation to ensure that believers are no longer under the sole supervision of Moscow.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023

First Thing: Missouri to limit gender-affirming care for minors

Missouri’s Republican attorney general sidesteps GOP-led state senate as it struggles to pass legislation

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

Ukraine, Russia trade claims after blast rocks Crimean town

Russian and Ukrainian officials on Tuesday gave conflicting accounts of what appeared to be a brazen attack late Monday on Russian cruise missiles being transported by train in Moscow-annexed Crimea

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

‘He is my best friend’: 10 years of strengthening ties between Putin and Xi

The Russian and Chinese leaders have met more than 40 times in recent years, fortifying personal and formal relations

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

Russia summons Canadian diplomat to protest "regime change" statement

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it had protested to Canada's top diplomat in Moscow over comments by Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly about "regime change" in Russia.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023

Territorial dispute between China and Russia risks clouding friendly future

Despite the public image of cordiality presented by China and Russia, some observers suggest the friendship is on fragile foundations. Xi Jinping is visiting Moscow this week in a show of solidarity with Vladimir Putin. However, a background dispute over territory in east Siberia could dangerously undo the comprehensive strategic…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21, 2023

Japan’s Fumio Kishida heads to Kyiv to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Japanese prime minister to show ‘solidarity’ with Ukraine in visit that coincides with Chinese leader’s Moscow trip.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023