The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Russia Will Extend Ukraine Grain Deal for 60 Days — Not 120

On the eve of the expiration of a deal enabling Ukraine to export grain, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief on Friday called its extension crucial to ensuring global food supplies and keeping prices from spiraling as they did after Russia’s invasion of its smaller neighbor. Russia’s UN ambassador reiterated that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2023

Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Russia attacks along Ukraine front

Russian forces attacked northern and southern stretches of the front in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region on Friday, pressing on with their offensive despite assertions from Kyiv that Moscow's assault was flagging near the city of Bakhmut.

Reuters · Mar 18, 2023

Russia, the US and a 'pro-Ukraine group' are all suspects in the Nord Stream sabotage. How do the theories stack up?

Several suspects have emerged since the Nord Stream gas pipelines were spectacularly sabotaged last year, including the Russians themselves, the US and a non-state "pro-Ukraine" group.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2023

Russia gives medals to fighter pilots who brought down US drone

The Russian fighter pilots that brought down a US drove over the Black Sea will be rewarded with state medals.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2023

International Court Issues War Crimes Warrant for Putin

The International Criminal Court said on Friday it issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2023

Putin and Xi might have a bromance but it’s clear who holds the power

China’s president is heading to Moscow but it is Russia’s leader that is under pressure, writes Chris Stevenson

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Idaho murders victim’s pet dog Murphy gets his own Amazon wishlist

Murphy was found unharmed inside the student home in Moscow, Idaho, when Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were discovered brutally stabbed to death

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

After drone clash, is direct Russia-US confrontation more likely?

This week’s clash upped the ante but experts say a larger conflict is off the table.

Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2023

Russia to award pilots involved in US drone incident

Russia's Defense Ministry says fighter pilots involved in an incident with a U.S. drone that resulted in its crash will be given state awards

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

China's leader Xi Jinping will meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week

Moscow said the long-anticipated visit is coming at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. The talks are expected to focus on the war in Ukraine, though it wasn't mentioned explicitly.

WEKU · Mar 17, 2023