The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine passes controversial bill to broaden civilian mobilisation in attempt to boost military – as it happened

Scrapping of demobilisation date for soldiers who have spent long periods on frontlines among changes passed by parliament

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024

Mass use of guided bombs driving Russian advances, says Ukraine

Up to 500 ‘drop-and-forget’ bombs containing foreign components being fired every week, government analysis finds

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024

Russian Authorities Extend Deadline For Navalny Death Probe

Russian authorities extend probe deadline for Alexei Navalny's death, raising suspicions of foul play. International tensions rise.

Top News · Apr 11, 2024

Ukraine Faces Urgent Need For U.S. Munitions Support

U.S. Gen. Cavoli warns Congress of Ukraine's urgent need for munitions support against Russia, highlighting the critical role of 155mm artillery shells.

Top News · Apr 10, 2024

Trump Says He Can End Russia-Ukraine War In 24 Hours By Giving Russia More Ukrainian Land

Trump's plan will see Kyiv hand over Crimea and the Donbas border region to Moscow.

International Business Times UK · Apr 10, 2024

Missiles Kill 7 In Ukraine As Deadly Drone Strike Hits Russia

Missiles hit two regions in Ukraine on Wednesday killing seven people, local authorities said, while a governor in Russia said a drone strike killed three people in a village close to the border.

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2024

US needs new space tech or it 'will lose,' Space Force chief says

Space Force's Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman stressed the need for the U.S. to partner with industry to develop and field new space technologies in order to avoid losing a future conflict.

Space · Apr 10, 2024

After Russian oil, India raises sanctions over Russian diamonds with Europe

Faced with mounting losses and consignment delays due to new European Union-G7 sanctions, Indian diamond exporters are calling for a separate screening process to be set up in India, so that the newly mandated procedures for exports to Western countries can be processed smoothly.

The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024

OPINION - Yes David Cameron bent the knee to him, but Donald Trump is looking surprisingly weak

Donald Trump’s gaudy, gold-plated palace at Mar-a-Lago is a court, where the Florida king treats his visitors as supplicants, not deal-makers. His mantelpiece is stuffed with the trophy heads of penitent critics who have had to swallow their pride and appeal for his help. Sometimes Trump grants favours but more…

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2024

Top Navalny ally Volkov says 'very clear' attack on him was ordered by Kremlin

FRANCE 24 spoke to Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. On March 12, Volkov was assaulted in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, where he has lived in exile since 2019. "I was attacked by someone with a hammer in the dark in front…

France 24 · Apr 10, 2024