The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine signs 'drone deals' with three European countries

Ukraine announced Tuesday it had signed "drone deals" with three European countries - Estonia, the Netherlands and Denmark - to further capitalise the expertise it has developed in drone warfare since Russia's invasion. Ukraine has signed similar agreements with six other countries, and has announced plans further plans to sign…

France 24 · Jul 7

Strategic ties with India, China guided by mutual benefit: Bangladesh minister

Bangladesh's strategic relationships with major powers, including India, China and Russia, will be guided by mutual benefit and welfare of citizens, state minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam said and stressed Dhaka does not need to choose between Saarc and Bimstec.

The Times of India · Jul 7

Ukraine war briefing: Drones strike Russia oil refinery in Siberia as Zelenskyy warns region now ‘within reach’

Ukrainian president says long-range attack an ‘important achievement’ while also pleading for better air defences. What we know on day 1,595

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

Amnezia VPN restores premium service in Russia following devastating state-sponsored cyberattack

Amnezia VPN has successfully restored its Premium service in Russia following a massive, multi-pronged attack by the state censor Roskomnadzor that knocked out 90% of its local servers in June.

TechRadar · Jul 6

In Europe, Just Reposting Russian Propaganda Can Land a Blogger in Jail

Don't assume this couldn't happen in America too.

Reason · Jul 6

Russian Banks Are Facing Most Of The War's Cost. A New Intelligence Report Says It Could Have 'Explosive' Consequences

Russia could face an "explosive" banking crisis because lenders have to take on a significant part of the country's war economy, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jul 6

Ukraine hits vital oil refinery more than 2,500km behind Russian border

While Russia continues to pound Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more in Kyiv, Ukraine is striking deep inside Russian territory as part of a campaign to degrade the Kremlin’s war machine.

Euronews · Jul 6

Ukraine Is Reportedly Running Short On Air Defenses: A New Russian Attack Wreaked Havoc In Kyiv.

A new Russian attack against the Kyiv region in Ukraine has killed at least 12 people as Ukraine runs low on U.S.-made interceptors.

International Business Times · Jul 6

Nato summit will reveal how alliance plans to manage European security as US cuts back its support

Two massive Russian attacks on Kyiv in less than a week, renewed Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz, and a security crackdown in Turkey are just three of the immediate issues shaping the context of the Nato summit in Ankara on July 7-8.

The Conversation · Jul 6

UK sanctions Russian scientists and labs behind chemical attacks, foreign office says

The institutions hit were SC Signal, a Russian state scientific research institute and GNIII VM, the country's Scientific Research and Testing Institute for Military Medicine.

Euronews · Jul 6