The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage as the country takes a conservative turn

Recent proposals by authorities to restrict access to abortion have touched a nerve across Russia, which has embraced increasingly conservative values

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 611

As the war enters its 611th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023

White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders

The White House says that Russia is executing soldiers who have failed to follow orders and threatening entire units with death if they retreat from Ukrainian artillery fire

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

‘What’s this all for?’: Russian deserters call on former comrades to join them

Men tell of escape to Armenia, guilt and remorse as growing number of soldiers flee ‘criminal war’ in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Senate duo aims to cut off Russia tax treaty benefits - Roll Call

A bipartisan duo on the Senate panel with jurisdiction over tax and trade legislation is calling on the Biden administration to scrap a tax treaty with Russia.

Roll Call · Oct 26, 2023

Sanctioned billionaire loses High Court challenge over upkeep of London mansion

Mikhail Fridman had financial assets frozen by the UK Government after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023

Turkey faces competing pressures from Russia and the West to end its 'middleman strategy' and pick a side on the war in Ukraine

From the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Turkey has performed a delicate balancing act, portraying itself as an ally to the warring sides while reaping economic and political benefits from its relationship with both.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023

Sanctioned billionaire loses High Court challenge over upkeep of mansion

Mikhail Fridman had financial assets frozen by the UK Government after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Moscow succession: What would happen if Putin dies?

The prime minister would automatically become Russia’s leader in the interim but there are a number of big names with the potential to fill Putin’s shoes

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Swedish court acquits Russian-born businessman of spying for Moscow

A Russian-born Swedish businessman has been acquitted of collecting information for Russia's military intelligence service, the GRU, for almost a decade

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023