The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine recaptures another village from Putin’s forces – as it keeps up attacks on Russia’s ships

Ukraine has reported slow, steady progress against entrenched Russian positions, retaking a string of villages across the last three months

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Belarus leader proposes three-way partnership with Russia and North Korea

Alexander Lukashenko put forward axis plan during summit with Vladimir Putin in Sochi as rumours of arms deal persist

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

Kim Jong-Un and Vladimir Putin vow to strengthen cooperation

North Korea's Kim Jong-un spent more than 20 hours on an armoured locomotive to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin on his first trip abroad in more than four years. The high-profile summit between two of the world's most isolated leaders was held at a remote Siberian space centre. Washington has been…

France 24 · Sep 15, 2023

UNESCO puts 2 locations in war-ravaged Ukraine on its list of historic sites in danger

The U.N.’s World Heritage Committee has placed two major historical sites in Ukraine on its list of such sites that it considers to be in danger

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Jews around the world send Rosh Hashana wishes to detained reporter Evan Gershkovich

The Wall Street Journal reporter has been held in Russia since March. Thousands have written him letters for the Jewish new year, as the campaign for his release hones in on next week's U.N. meeting.

WEKU · Sep 15, 2023

Russia raises key interest rate again as inflation and exchange rate worries continue

Russia's central bank has raised its key lending rate by one percentage point to 13%, a month after imposing an even larger hike

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Ransom or realism? A closer look at Biden’s prisoner swap deal with Iran

The Biden administration’s agreement with Iran for a swap of prisoners could be seen as a simple business transaction to free five Iranians from imprisonment in the U.S. and five Americans, some with dual citizenship, from detention in Iran.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2023

Finland joins Baltic neighbors in banning Russian-registered cars from entering their territory

Finland is joining its three Baltic neighbors in banning vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory, a joint move in line with a recent interpretation of the European Union’s sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Putin meets the leader of Belarus, who suggests joining Russia's move to boost ties with North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted a meeting with his Belarusian ally, who referred to this week’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and suggested that Minsk could join Moscow’s efforts to revive an old alliance with Pyongyang

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

The inside story of how British missiles were used to attack the Russian fleet

Storm Shadow weapons were critical in Ukraine’s attack on Sevastopol this week, destroying a submarine, large landing ship and crippling the vital dry dock.

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023