The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes, defying Trump on fuel price warnings

Kyiv’s long-range strikes are headache for Trump before crucial midterms, while analysts’ claim war in Iran is responsible for rising prices

The Guardian - UK · 13m ago

How new sanctions will disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet and human rights abusers

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The Independent UK · 2h ago

A Russian drone hits a Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine

A Russian drone has struck a school in Kyiv, as the Ukrainian capital endures relentless aerial attacks

The Independent UK · 2h ago

Ukraine strikes oil facility in Russia’s Samara region despite pressure from Trump – Europe live

Announcement from Zelenskyy comes after infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa overnight

The Guardian - UK · 4h ago

What links matryoshka dolls, Belarusian nuns, French churches and Russian troops?

In recent years, visitors to French churches and cathedrals may have come across Belarusian nuns selling matryoshka dolls, religious icons and honey. They come from the Saint Elisabeth Convent in Minsk and present these sales as a means of funding their charitable work. However, the convent openly supports Russia’s war…

Radio France Internationale · 5h ago

85 Pics That Show Slavic Engineering At Its Most Brilliant And Most Unhinged

Slavic engineering is all about the wackiest hacks that you can think of. Some are so unhinged, you wouldn’t know whether to laugh or admit you’re confused. We have collected the wildest ones for you to enjoy. Just scroll through the whole list and experience Slavic science in all its…

Bored Panda · 5h ago

Kanye West’s controversial concerts in Russia have finally been cancelled

According to the Moscow-based organizer Say Agency, the controversial rapper's two October dates in St Petersburg have been cancelled. Russian media states that the decision was made by the authorities, who are reportedly investigating the organizers for alleged fraud.

Euronews · 5h ago

Rutte responds to Moscow's nuclear threats, and the UK leader weighs re-joining the EU

Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Welcome to your Thursday newsletter. Today: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte tells Euronews that Russia should stop issuing nuclear threats, and the UK Prime Minister puts EU membership back on the table.

Euronews · 5h ago

A TV show on a detached piece of Russian land triggers nuke warning

Recent tensions have arisen between Russia and NATO regarding the strategic territory of Kaliningrad. This situation escalated following a fictional British TV war game that depicted potential military actions. Russia responded harshly, warning of possible nuclear actions if Kaliningrad faced isolation. NATO maintains that its planned exercises are purely defensive…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

Europe Today: Rutte tells Russia to stop nuclear threats at Euronews defence summit

NATO chief Mark Rutte tells Russia to stop its nuclear threats, speaking at the Euronews Defence Summit as Moscow threatens to use its nuclear arsenal. Rutte also said there's no imminent threat to NATO territory, while Belgian defence chief Theo Francken argued Russia is Belgium's biggest threat.

Euronews · 6h ago