The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Russia escalates attacks in Ukraine, striking south and east

Russian forces struck critical infrastructure in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, and launched multiple strikes on energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia early Friday as Moscow stepped up its attacks in Ukraine’s south and east and air raid sirens went off across much of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Idaho murders – update: Bryan Kohberger prosecutors file new documents as cold cases probed

Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow, Idaho

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Zelensky: Ukraine intercepted Russian plans to destroy Moldova

President says plan was very similar to one devised by Moscow to take over Ukraine

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023

Russian diplomat says ties with US in 'unprecedented crisis'

A senior Russian diplomat says that Russia-U.S. relations are in a state of “unprecedented crisis” without any sign of improvement

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Russia must boost tank production as West arms Ukraine - ex-president Medvedev

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said during a visit to a tank factory in the Siberian city of Omsk on Thursday that Moscow would increase production of tanks in response to Western arms supplies to Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

IOC President Bach Urges Ukraine to Drop Paris Boycott Threat

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. Ukraine hopes to secure widespread international support for a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes after the IOC opened the door…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2023

Wagner Group in Africa: Russia's presence on the continent increasingly relies on mercenaries

Mercenaries have been a fixture in Africa since the second half of the 20th century. They have been used to protect incumbent leaders or install new ones in conflict zones.

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2023

Russia's Lavrov visits Sudan on diplomatic push in Africa's Sahel

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was due to meet officials in Sudan on Thursday, part of an African tour seeking to expand influence at a time when Western nations have sought to isolate Moscow with sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

Zelensky attends EU summit to press for more weapons, fighter jets

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky told the European Parliament on Thursday that his country's troops fighting Russian forces "are defending you", as he urged more EU military support.to help Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: UK will not send fighter jets to Ukraine ‘if there is a risk to British safety’ – as it happened

Comments from Downing Street come as Zelenskiy follows up trip to UK with Brussels visit in the hope of receiving more military aid

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2023