The Latest Breaking News from Russia

At a stroke, Slovakia could soon become Russia’s newest ally

Robert Fico, the former PM who showers praise on Moscow and models himself on Viktor Orbán, is leading the polls for the coming elections, says documentary-maker John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

The US sent cluster munitions to Ukraine but activists still seek to bolster a treaty banning them

Backers of an international agreement that bans cluster munitions are striving to prevent erosion in support for it after what one leading human rights group calls an “unconscionable” U.S. decision to ship such weapons to Ukraine for its fight against Russia

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Olena Zelenska: Ukraine’s first lady tells of emotional impact of Russian’s invasion and war on her family

Olena Zelenska spoke of the pain of her children being unable to plan their futures and how they cannot experience the ‘new sensations’ and ‘emotions’ that typical young people do

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023

Ukraine war turns the tables as Russia seeks help from North Korea

Kim Jong-un’s grandfather founded North Korea with the backing of the Soviet Union, and was heavily reliant on its aid for decades

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

Nine hundred people killed or injured by Russian cluster bombs in Ukraine, says monitor; Zelenskiy visits Bakhmut – as it happened

Russian use of widely banned weapons accelerates casualty figures, report says; Ukraine president discusses provision of artillery shells and missiles

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

Tuesday briefing: With no end in sight, Ukraine reckons with trauma, triumph – and the path ahead

In today’s newsletter: After 18 months of brutal fighting, the country has stunned the world with its warcraft, even as our foreign correspondent details the mood among citizens, reports of corruption and prospects for peace talks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

Russia says it downed 3 Ukrainian ‘attack drones’ in latest raid on Moscow

Drones shot down over Kaluga and Tver regions, bordering the Moscow region, and one in Istra district of Moscow region.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023

Kim Jong-un to hold weapons talks with Putin after ‘travelling to Russia in armoured train’

Visit highlights just how much the two leaders now need each other

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin’s forces ‘dealt a good kick’ after first UK Challenger 2 tank destroyed

British Challenger 2 tank was initially immobilised by a mine, defence sources claim

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Cuba uncovers network trafficking Cubans to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Cuba says it has no part in war in Ukraine and would ‘act vigorously’ against those trafficking Cubans as fighters.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023