The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

We've talked of how passions have run high here in France ever since the Middle East erupted. Every word from politicians gets scrutinised for signs of favouritism. Over in Russia, there's a clear-cut line, with the foreign ministry last week welcoming a Hamas delegation and the Kremlin blaming Israel's Gaza…

Russia makes first known arrests of its own soldiers after 2022 invasion on suspicion of killing Ukrainian civilians

How the war ends will determine Europe’s future as much as Ukraine’s.

President Vladimir Putin said the first segment of Russia’s new orbital station, which Moscow sees as the next logical development in space exploration after the International Space Station should be put into operation by 2027.

Foreign ministry says Kyiv played ‘direct and key role’ after mob stormed planes in search of Israeli passengers

Better collaboration between Britain and the EU would deal a blow to Moscow.

The recent official visit to Moscow by representatives from Hamas and Iran was roundly condemned by Israel. A spokesperson for Israel’s foreign ministry called the visit an “obscene step that gives support to terrorism and legitimises the atrocities of Hamas terrorists”.

Favoured countries include China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Belarus.

Dutch PM says F-16 jets for Ukraine to arrive in two weeks; Moldova accuses Russia of information war against country

The prime minister would automatically become Russia’s leader in the interim but there are a number of big names with the potential to fill Putin’s shoes

Moldova blocks access to major Russian news media sites; US-made F-16 jets donated to Ukraine from Netherlands to arrive at training centres in weeks