The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Ukraine strikes satellite centre in Moscow for second time in large overnight drone attack

Kyiv has widened its campaign of strikes deep behind enemy lines

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Russia closes railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia

In an unexpected move, Russia announced several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia to be “temporarily” shut down. Could this indicate an upcoming mobilisation in Russia as Moscow lacks troops for its ongoing all-out war against Ukraine?

Euronews · Jul 1

The secret lives of Ukraine's deep-strike drone team

Ukrainian soldiers conducting daring long-range drone attacks on Russia operate in extreme secrecy, living lives shrouded in anonymity. These operatives, targeting Russian military sites and oil refineries, face immense pressure to remain undetected, with strict rules preventing any public association or discussion of their missions. Their efforts aim to cripple…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

On NATO's eastern flank: How Lithuania is strengthening its defences

Military exercises, a historic German deployment and sitting in Moscow's shadow: Lithuania's Chief of the Defence Staff tells Euronews why the country believes deterrence is its strongest defence.

Euronews · Jun 30

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin ordered army to plan new ways to capture Kyiv, says Ukrainian military chief

Putin evaluating scenarios of invading Kyiv from Belarus and Bryansk as he eyes Ukrainian capital once again

The Independent UK · Jun 30

War-Mad Putin Wildly Claims 'Everything Is Fine' as Russia Fractures Behind Closed Doors

Vladimir Putin's address at the United Russia Party Congress emphasised national unity and resilience amidst ongoing conflict and Western sanctions, reinforcing the Kremlin's narrative ahead of parliamentary elections.

International Business Times UK · Jun 29

'Russia might launch limited war against Nato within ... ': Dutch intel sounds alarm

A stark warning from Dutch defense intelligence suggests Russia might launch a limited military strike against a NATO member within a year of the Ukraine war's conclusion. This assessment, highlighting Russia's preparations for a prolonged European confrontation, echoes concerns from NATO's Secretary General. As Europe reassesses its security, the report…

The Times of India · Jun 29

Metro 2039 returns to Moscow's subway and the post-apocalyptic shooter's creepy roots

Opinion | Subterranean settings, faction-tied storytelling, and a Dark Ones reunion make this feel like 2033 all over again

GamesRadar · Jun 29

Ukraine's battered energy grid braces for 'intense heat' as extreme temperatures head east

Russian drone and missile attacks have decimated Ukraine's energy network since Moscow invaded in February 2022, causing tens of billions of euros worth of damage and leading to frequent power outages.

Euronews · Jun 29

Putin rejects Ukraine's truce proposal, vows to fight until Russia achieves territorial goals

President Putin firmly dismissed Ukraine's ceasefire request, insisting that military actions will persist until Donbas and Novorossiya are fully liberated. He pointed to Ukraine's troop shortages and the success of Russian offensive operations as justification for his stance. Despite recognizing Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian targets, he maintained their limited…

The Times of India · Jun 29