The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Belt and Road Summit: Putin in China to meet 'dear friend' Xi Jinping

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a significant meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, garnering global attention. The visit aimed to underscore the profound mutual trust and unrestricted partnership between China and its colossal neighbor.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 601

As the war enters its 601st day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023

Russia visa deal brings mixed reactions

Tourism operators have expressed different views on the cabinet's extension of the length of stay for Russian tourists to 90 days.

Bangkok Post · Oct 17, 2023

China woos global south and embraces Putin at belt and road Beijing summit

Development drive’s forum will focus on poorer countries as Xi’s relations with the west become increasingly frosty

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

Japan criticizes Russian ban on its seafood following the release of treated radioactive water

Japan has criticized Russia’s announcement that it’s joining China in banning the imports of Japanese seafood in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

China and Russia harden positions on Gaza as war stirs geopolitical tensions

Conflict highlights growing gulf with west, as other big developing powers face difficult diplomatic choices

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

Ukrainian children repatriated from Russia through Qatari mediation

The Gulf country negotiated a mechanism to return Ukrainian children taken by Russians to their families.

Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023

Sushi standoff spreads as Russia joins China in banning Japanese seafood

Japan calls decision ‘unjust’ after UN approved its released of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear disaster

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Russia's assault on a key eastern Ukraine city is weakening, Kyiv claims, as the war marks 600 days

Kyiv officials claim that a dayslong attempt by Russian forces to storm a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine appears to be running out of steam

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine as Kyiv ramps up drone counter strikes

A total of 27,768 casualties have been recorded in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February last year

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023