The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Vladimir Putin reveals shocking truth: Russia is suffering fuel crisis due to Ukrainian drone strikes, filling stations are shut, no sales to private motorists

Vladimir Putin acknowledged on Sunday ​at a meeting with government ministers and other officials that Ukrainian drone strikes had triggered fuel shortages in some regions, but said that Russia was dealing with ​them.

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Russian soldiers ‘surviving average of 20 minutes when they reach frontline due to drone attacks’

GCHQ estimates that half a million Russian troops have been killed - and increasingly this due to drone warfare on the frontline

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen South Caucasus ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit.

Euronews · Jun 30

NATO chief Mark Rutte welcomes UK's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan

The announcement follows months of wrangling within the government over the resources required to modernise the UK's armed forces in the face of rising threats, including from Russia.

Euronews · Jun 30

Ukrainian families have been torn apart by the war – reunifying them is no easy task

Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused the largest forced population displacement crisis in Europe since the second world war. As of 2026, roughly 4.4 million refugees from Ukraine hold temporary protection status in the EU. Around 4.6 million more are internally displaced.

The Conversation · Jun 30

India's Russian oil imports to hit record high in June, data shows

India's Russian oil imports hit an all-time high in June, reaching approximately 2.70 million barrels per day. This surge is attributed to refiners seeking Russian barrels to offset potential supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz. Russian oil now constitutes over half of India's total crude imports, significantly increasing its…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Ukraine strikes Russian satellite communications hub near Moscow again; Russia downs 419 drones

Ukraine has successfully targeted Russia's satellite communications center in Dubna for a second time, President Zelenskyy announced. This strike, over 500 kilometers from Ukraine's border, is part of Kyiv's strategy to cripple Russian military intelligence and coordination. Similar facilities in the Moscow and Vladimir regions have also been hit, intensifying…

The Times of India · Jun 30

Putin has admitted Russia is facing problems in Ukraine war – are there signs he may be cracking?

IN DEPTH: Russia’s president has made a rare acknowledgement his country is suffering from fuel shortages because of Ukrainian drone strikes. Experts tell Alex Croft and Maira Butt that Putin can no longer hide his air defence failures from the public

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Putin Rejects Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal, Says Russian Strikes Are 'More Destructive'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukraine's proposal to halt long-range strikes, citing strategic advantages. Both nations continue exchanging attacks, with negotiations remaining stalled.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Russian Schools to Teach Children Drone Skills Under Expanded Military Training Program

Russia will increase military training in schools from September, with pupils learning drone operations and combat skills. The curriculum aims to enhance national defence education amid rising tensions.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30