The Latest Breaking News from Russia

CIA Warned European Allies That Russia Could Target Them With Drone Attacks: Report

The warning comes weeks after CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unusual trip to Moscow in late August.

International Business Times · Sep 24

EU sanctions former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova over pro-Russian propaganda

The Council of the European Union confirmed the Russian commentator had been added to its sanctions list on Thursday. In France, she had already faced an expulsion order and an asset freeze, both of which she challenged.

Euronews · Sep 24

Rutte says Putin is in a 'bad place' as he reassures NATO allies amid threat reports

NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance was prepared to respond to Russian hybrid attacks against European countries following fresh warnings from Danish intelligence. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to take greater responsibility for their own defence.

Euronews · Sep 24

UN chief says world’s biggest problem is the changing way power is used – Donald Trump’s speech confirms his diagnosis

UN secretary-general, António Guterres, used his final address to the general assembly to recast the world’s crises as a single problem. War, inequality, the climate emergency and artificial intelligence, he argued, are not separate crises but chapters of the same story. That story, as he told it, is the story…

The Conversation · Sep 24

EU sanctions Russian pundit Xenia Fedorova after expulsion from France

The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, whom France expelled in August over claims that she was disseminating "pro-Russian narratives" in the country.

France 24 · Sep 24

From east to west: Why Turkey is playing both sides

Less than two months after his government hosted the NATO summit — which was framed as proof of Turkey’s pivotal role in transatlantic security — President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has proposed full Turkish membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, an entity that has been described as being anti-NATO or a…

The Conversation · Sep 24

EU vows to condemn Russia at G20 summit, regardless of Putin's attendance

The United States has formally invited Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami. But the European Union says its approach will not change and will condemn Russia's war on Ukraine regardless.

Euronews · Sep 24

At least eight killed in wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine as attacks intensify

The increase in attacks, particularly on Kyiv, has prompted residents to consider contingency plans for the winter, if Russian strikes once again knock out the energy system.

Euronews · Sep 24

Russia recruiting up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones: What the data shows

Pyongyang, which supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime.

Euronews · Sep 24

Germany has finalised an $8 billion deal with India for next-generation submarines: Jasper Weick

Germany has finalised an $8 billion deal with India for the construction of next-generation submarines. German ambassador Jasper Wieck stated that the agreement is ready for signing at India's convenience. He emphasised the importance of cooperation between India and Germany in the current global uncertainty. Weick also talked about Germany…

The Economic Times · Sep 24