The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

How Britain replaced the US as Russia’s villain of choice

London and Moscow’s rivalry stretches back to the imperial era, but the Ukraine war has brought relations to a new low

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2025

Russia increasingly targeting trains as attacks on Ukraine’s rail network intensify

Ukrainian minister says more than 800 attacks recorded since start of year as Moscow seeks to destroy country’s logistical capabilities

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2025

Hungary to mount court challenge to EU's planned phase-out of Russian energy, Orbán says

Hungary is heavily dependent on Russian fossil fuels and has sought exemptions and pledged to veto EU sanctions since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

Euronews · Nov 14, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv fires long-range Flamingo missiles at Russian oil facilities in fresh wave of strikes

Ukraine’s General Staff said oil depot were attacked in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Crimea

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Citigroup cleared to exit Russia as Kremlin keeps tight grip on company departures

A presidential order allowing Citigroup to sell its Russian unit to Renaissance Capital underscores Moscow’s control over foreign asset sales as Western lenders continue their slow retreat.

Euronews · Nov 12, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s troops exploit bad weather to step up assault in Pokrovsk

Russia is taking advantage of bad weather to advance in small groups, moving on foot or motorcycles

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Britain to tighten restrictions on Russian gas exports – here’s why

Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) is set to face a ban on access to UK maritime services

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Three years since the liberation of Kherson: No Russian troops, but thousands of attack drones

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the frontline city of Kherson on Tuesday, marking the third anniversary of Ukrainian forces liberating the only regional capital that the Russian troops managed to temporarily capture since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews · Nov 11, 2025

Ukrainian forces hold ground in Pokrovsk amid intense Russian assault

After more than a year of an all-in Russian offensive, the battle for Pokrovsk has intensified over the past few days, with Moscow troops reportedly infiltrating and trying to encircle what remains of the city after the fiercest fighting in recent times.

Euronews · Nov 11, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says bad weather favours Moscow in ‘difficult’ battle for Pokrovsk

The latest strike comes amid fierce fighting in the Donetsk region

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025