The Latest Breaking News from Russia

EU agrees plan to enable member states to end all gas imports from Russia

New power to allow importers to sever ties would help to end Europe’s reliance on Russian supplies

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

Putin will seek another presidential term, aiming to extend his grip on Russia

Vladimir Putin moved to prolong his repressive and unyielding presidency for at least another six years, announcing his candidacy in the election next March that he is all but certain to win.

WEKU · Dec 8, 2023

Key Moments In Vladimir Putin's Rule

From the rise of the former KGB officer to the Kremlin to his invasion of Ukraine, AFP looks at key moments in the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is bidding to remain in power until 2030.

International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023

Putin Says He Will Run For Re-election In 2024

President Vladimir Putin said Friday he will run for re-election in 2024, Russian news agencies reported, allowing the Kremlin leader to extend his decades-long grip on power into the 2030s.

International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023

Ahead of key Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote, where do UNSC members stand?

Support for a ceasefire has grown within the UN Security Council, but the US and UK might veto the proposal.

Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023

Russia says presidential vote to take place over three days

Russia announces 3-day voting for March pres. election. Kremlin critics say it makes transparency more difficult. Putin expected to run again, decision to be made when "appropriate". Kremlin says "lots of people" urging Putin to run, press conference on Dec 14.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Russia used US celebrity Cameo videos to spread propaganda, says report

Videos doctored to suggest American celebrities asked Volodymyr Zelensky to seek help for substance abuse

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Post-summit news conferences highlight the divide between China and the EU

From trade to human rights, the leaders of China and the European Union differed on a wide range of issues at a summit this week in the Chinese capital

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says engaging in peace talks on Kyiv’s terms ‘unrealistic’ – as it happened

Moscow plays down media report about possible peace negotiations

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023

Ukraine actor dies after battling frontline wounds for months

Tributes pour in for actor who joined Ukraine army during onset of Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023