The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Viktor Orban to visit White House to broker new Trump-Putin summit and seek permission to buy Russian oil

The Hungarian PM is a key ally of Moscow and has stymied European support for Kyiv

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

At White House meeting, Hungary's Orbán to seek Trump's blessing to keep buying Russian oil

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is visiting President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Ukraine carries out further overnight strikes on Russian energy sector

Ukraine is continuing to target Russia’s energy infrastructure, which it says is one of the Kremlin’s primary sources of funding for its invasion, as it looks to pressure Moscow into ceasing hostilities and engaging in peace efforts.

Euronews · Nov 6, 2025

Maduro Claims He Has 'Daily and Ongoing Communication' With Russia as U.S. Intensifies Military Deployment in Caribbean

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro said that his government maintains "daily and ongoing communication" with Russia, including on military matters, as the United States expands its naval presence near the country

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025

Maduro Claims Venezuela Has a 'Very Fruitful' Relation With Russia Amid Reported Requests Of Military Support

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country has a very "serene and fruitful" military relation amid reports noting that Caracas requested equipment from Moscow.

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky visits troops near Pokrovsk after elite forces killed at awards ceremony

Ukrainian authorities are investigating the attack in Dnipropetrovsk

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Built in the shadows, launched at night: Ukraine's long-range drone strikes on Russian refineries

Built from parts made in a scattered network of workshops, Ukraine's domestically-produced drones now fly much further than at any point in the war.

Euronews · Nov 3, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK sends Kyiv more Storm Shadows after Trump accuses Putin of secret nuclear tests

US president says Russia is testing nuclear weapons 'underground' and threatening to expand to other forms

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine says its troops still holding out in embattled Pokrovsk

Ukraine military says it has improved positions in several districts, while Moscow says its troops are enclosing in on Ukrainian forces.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2025

Ukraine's Secret Service reveals number of strike targeting Russian oil refineries and pipelines

Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) notes that the special operation targeted the Koltsevoye oil pipeline, which supplied resources to the Russian army, and is located just fifty kilometres from the Russian capital, Moscow.

Euronews · Nov 1, 2025