The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

What has Joe Biden said about Vladimir Putin and how often have they met?

US president has accused Russian counterpart of having ‘no soul’ and being a ‘killer’

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

The Guardian view on coup fears in Moldova: another front in Putin’s war

Editorial: The west must not ignore the hybrid attacks by Moscow beyond Ukraine’s southern border

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023

Russian firms showcase guns, missiles at UAE defence expo

A major defence expo kicked off in the United Arab Emirates on Monday with Russian firms participating in the maritime section despite Western pressure on Gulf states to help isolate Moscow and a strong showing by Israeli companies.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2023

Moscow downplays significance of Biden's visit to Kyiv

Russian officials and state media have downplayed President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine, painting Kyiv as a U.S. puppet and maintaining Moscow’s forces will prevail despite Washington’s pledges to send more weapons to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

China denounces US arms comments for Russia-Ukraine war

China says it will not accept US ‘pointing fingers’ after Blinken said Beijing is considering providing arms to Russia.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023

US President Biden in surprise Kyiv visit

KYIV, Ukraine: US President Joe Biden on Monday made a surprise trip to Kyiv, promising increased arms deliveries for Ukraine and unflagging support ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country.

Bangkok Post · Feb 20, 2023

Beijing denies US intelligence claims that it is planning to arm Russia

‘We will never accept the US pointing fingers at Sino-Russian relations or even coercing us’

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

A year into the Ukraine war, the world's biggest democracy still won't condemn Russia

As the West isolates Russian President Vladimir Putin, India has doubled down on buying Russian oil. India's prime minister calls his country's friendship with Moscow "unbreakable."

WEKU · Feb 20, 2023

China's top diplomat due in Moscow for talks on Ukraine

MOSCOW: China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, is due in Moscow shortly for talks on a possible peace settlement for Ukraine, a diplomatic source with knowledge of the matter said.

Bangkok Post · Feb 20, 2023

Why China's stand on Russia and Ukraine is raising concerns

Nearly one year after Russia invaded Ukraine, new questions are rising over China's potential willingness to aid Moscow in the increasingly drawn-out conflict

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023