The Latest Breaking News from Pavel Luzin

Russia’s role in Nagorno-Karabakh questioned after renewed tensions

Azerbaijan and Armenia have reached a deal after a brief offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh. What lies ahead?

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2023

Russia's moon failure a dent to its space partnership with China

The crash of Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft into the moon over the weekend isn’t just a setback for President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions to overcome war-related sanctions.

The Times of India · Aug 21, 2023

Russia's chaotic draft leaves some out in cold, without gear

Since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his army mobilization for the war in Ukraine, independent media outlets, human rights activists and draftees themselves have painted a bleak picture

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Shrouded in secrecy for years, Russia’s Wagner Group opens up

The mysterious network of mercenaries is embracing an ever-public image as the war on Ukraine drags on.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2022

In the face of Russian attacks, what motivates Ukrainian troops?

Soldiers battling the invasion have more to fight for than their Russian rivals, so morale is higher among some.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2022

Is Russia killing off the International Space Station?

Analysis: Fractures in the partnership have appeared before, but if Moscow exits, keeping the station in orbit would not be easy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022

What’s next for Ukraine after the fall of Luhansk?

As the war grinds on with reports of nationwide attacks, some Russian forces regroup while others focus on Donetsk.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2022

How the capture of Azov fighters affects the Russia-Ukraine war

The war’s post-apocalyptic poster boys are seen in a totally different light in the Kremlin and on Russian TV.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022

Who is the general leading Russia’s new war strategy in Ukraine?

Dubbed the ‘butcher’ of Aleppo and Grozny, Aleksandr Dvornikov, was honoured with a Hero of Russia medal in 2016.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2022

Coffins in Buryatia: Ukraine invasion takes toll on Russia’s remote regions

A lot of the soldiers dying in Putin’s war are from poorer ‘ethnic minority’ republics, says Russian military expert

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022