The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Who is sending tanks to Ukraine?

Kyiv says the tanks are vital to it pushing back Russia’s invasion and reclaiming territory thas has been taken

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

EU seeks effective justice for 'horrific' crimes in Ukraine war

The European Union wants swift accountability for "horrific" crimes in Ukraine, EU justice ministers said on Friday, even as they differed over the methods in a debate about how to bring prosecutions, seek evidence or fund war damage repairs.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2023

Ukraine seeks more weapons after securing tanks from allies

Russia has stepped up attempts to break through Ukraine's defences with heavy fighting in the east of the country, underlining Kyiv's need of more Western weapons, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24 · Jan 27, 2023

Japan tightens Russia sanctions after deadly missile strikes in Ukraine

Japan tightened sanctions against Russia on Friday following its latest wave of missile attacks in Ukraine, adding goods to an export ban list and freezing the assets of Russian officials and entities.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2023

Ukraine war: Fighting heats up in east and north after tank pledges

Ukraine on Friday battled Russian troops trying to pierce its lines in the east and northeast, and artillery bombardments intensified after Western allies promised the Kyiv government it would send them tanks to repel the invaders.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2023

Vladimir Putin body double 'spotted' after viewers notice clue in his shoes

The Russian leader appeared to smile for the camera in a rare visit in Moscow in which he could be seen in height-boosting footwear, but insiders claim the visitor was in fact a doppelgänger

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Russia: NATO war involvement ‘growing’ with arms to Ukraine

War experts are divided on how effective Germany’s Leopard 2 and US Abrams tanks will be against Russian forces.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Fresh US sanctions target Russia’s Wagner mercenary group

Washington says Moscow is relying on Wagner Group in Ukraine war amid biting Western sanctions and battlefield setbacks.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023

In Russia, comedian's satirical song about Ukraine war draws complaints

A new song by a well-known Russian comic that satirises Moscow's war in Ukraine and its supporters has been referred to prosecutors by a patriotic organisation which believes it discredits the army, now a criminal offence.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2023