The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine's military wants 500,000 more soldiers to join fight against Russia, says Volodymyr Zelensky

'It's a question of fairness, it's a question of defence capability, and it's a question of finances," said Mr Zelensky

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023

Foreign Governments Increase Election Interference in 2022 Midterms, Report Finds

Discover the intriguing findings of a declassified intelligence assessment on foreign interference in US elections, as China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba take c...

Top News · Dec 19, 2023

Zelenskyy confident US will not ‘betray’ Ukraine

Ukrainian president suggests his country could mobilise 500,000 more people in order to fight Russian invasion.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023

Zelenskyy says he is weighing Ukrainian military's request for mobilization of up to 500,000 troops

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s military wants to mobilize up to 500,000 more troops to fight Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

Ukraine war: with stalemate on the battlefield Nato needs unity and commitment more than ever

As the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, arrived in Washington earlier this month for talks aimed at securing further military aid, Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene posted on X (formerly Twitter): “With Zelensky in town and Ukraine money running dry, why doesn’t anyone in Washington talk about a peace treaty with…

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023

A man claiming to be a former Russian officer wants to give evidence to the ICC about Ukraine crimes

A Russian claiming to be a former officer with the Wagner Group has arrived in the Netherlands and says he wants to provide evidence to the International Criminal Court, which is investigating atrocities in the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

Alfa Romeo Claims Quality Push Has Halved Warranty Costs

Plus, Hyundai sells Russian factory for just $77.

Motor1 · Dec 19, 2023

Putin hails Russia's military performance in Ukraine and he vows to achieve Moscow's goals

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that the military has seized the initiative on the battlefield in Ukraine after repelling Kyiv’s counteroffensive and is well positioned to achieve Moscow’s goals

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

French Sports Retailer Secretly Supplying Russia: Report

French sports retail giant Decathlon has secretly continued selling clothes in Russia despite officially pulling out in protest at Russia's war in Ukraine, a media report published Tuesday said.

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023

Alexei Navalny disappears from jail – another in the long line of Russian dissidents to fall foul of Vladimir Putin

There is growing concern about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who is reported to have disappeared from the Russian prison colony in which he has been serving a lengthy sentence. Lawyers for the 47-year-old dissident said he had last been in contact two weeks ago.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023