The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia turning to sleeper cells and unofficial agents

Moscow has turned to riskier methods of espionage after expulsion of spies it had placed under diplomatic cover in Europe

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

The ‘Russian spies’ next door: Neighbours reveal suburban lives of trio charged in police probe

Trio lived in suburban Britain for years and ‘were caught with fake uniforms, passports and press cards’ for ‘improper intention’

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Does the August WASDE Report Reflect Reality?

Each month The U.S. Department of Agricultural releases its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report each month. The WASDE is the gold standard for the supply and demand fundamentals for the commodities that feed and, increasingly, power the world.

Barchart · Aug 15, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 vs. Luna-25: Are India and Russia racing to the moon's south pole?

On one hand, this so-called race has no discernable prize — but on the other, it could set the stage for a rich future of lunar exploration.

Space · Aug 15, 2023

At least four killed as Russia fires rockets into Ukrainian cities

Cruise missiles fired into Lutsk and Lviv during nighttime attack on eight regions of country

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Russia's ruble has tumbled. What does it mean for the wartime economy?

The Russian ruble has fallen a long way in recent months, and the country's central bank is stepping in to halt the slide

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Interest rate hike just a sticking plaster for Russia’s war-fuelled economic woes

Further tough decisions will be needed while the Kremlin continues to spend large sums on its Ukraine invasion

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Dark side of the Moon: will the race to lunar South Pole spark conflict?

Russia and India have kick-started a space race to the Moon’s South Pole in search of water and other precious resources.

The Week · Aug 15, 2023

Three people ‘suspected of spying for Russia’ arrested in major UK police sting

Orlin Roussev, Biser Dzhambazov and Katrin Ivanova have been charged with possessing false identity documents for multiple countries

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Suspected Russian spies held in major UK security investigation

They are said to have been living in the UK for ‘years’ at various properties in the suburbs

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023