The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine Withdraws From Eastern City Avdiivka To 'Save Our People'

Ukraine withdrew troops from the besieged eastern stronghold of Avdiivka to save the lives of its soldiers, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday, handing Russia its biggest symbolic victory since May.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024

More than 400 detained at Navalny memorials in Russia: Rights group

Flowers and candles laid to honour Putin critic were cleared away from monuments to victims of Soviet-era repression.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2024

Cameron warns of ‘consequences’ following Alexei Navalny’s death

Protests and gatherings took place around the world after news emerged of the death of the jailed Russian opposition leader.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2024

Spectre of Nato sceptic Trump stalks European security conference

The former US president’s threat to disavow the alliance’s mutual defence guarantees has focused the minds of western leaders gathered for their annual meeting in Munich

The Guardian - US · Feb 17, 2024

Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka, in Russia's first major battlefield win in months

It's Russia's first significant battlefield win since last May. The White House said Ukrainian soldiers pulled out because they had "dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction."

WEKU · Feb 17, 2024

Zelensky To Rally Leaders For Support At Munich Conference

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday will seek to rouse allies from war fatigue and step up their financial and military backing at a critical juncture in his country's battle against Russia.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024

Anthony Albanese says Alexei Navalny’s treatment ‘unforgivable’ and Putin responsible for his death

Peter Dutton says Russian president a ‘murderous dictator’ while foreign affairs minister Penny Wong says Navalny an inspiring figure

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2024

Australian leaders hail Navalny as hero, blame Putin

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has labelled Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny a "courageous force for democracy" after reports of his death.

AAP · Feb 17, 2024

Alexei Navalny, Critic of Putin, Dies in Russian Penal Colony

This content discusses the detention and death of Russian critic Alexei Navalny, highlighting the impact of his activism and the uncertain future for the m...

Top News · Feb 17, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 724

Ukrainian troops pull out of Avdiivka in major shift on eastern frontlines; US leads global outrage over Alexei Navalny’s death

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2024