The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia launches Luna-25 moon lander, its 1st lunar probe in 47 years

Russia reignited its moon exploration program today (Aug. 10), sending the Luna-25 lander toward Earth's nearest neighbor.

Space · Aug 10, 2023

Metro 2033 author Dmitry Glukhovsky sentenced to 8 years in prison for criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Glukhovsky was found guilty of posting social media messages accusing Russian soldiers of committing crimes in Ukraine.

PC Gamer · Aug 10, 2023

Russia launches first mission to the moon in nearly 50 years

Launch of the Luna-25 craft to the moon on Friday was conducted without assistance the European Space Agency.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023

Ukraine forces have retaken land near Bakhmut from Russia, Kyiv says

Despite gains, deputy defence minister Hanna Maliar warns of ‘nightmare’ situation farther north in Kharkiv

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Crude Falls on Energy Demand Concerns

September WTI crude oil (CLU23 ) this morning is down -0.68 (-0.81%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23 ) is down -3.07 (-1.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately lower. Crude fell back from an 8-3/4 month high posted in overnight trade and moved lower as funds liquidated...

Barchart · Aug 10, 2023

Biden will ask Congress for $13B to support Ukraine, $12B for disaster fund, an AP source says

President Joe Biden will ask Congress to provide $13 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, another massive infusion of cash as the Russian invasion wears on and Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive against the Kremlin’s deeply entrenched forces

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Inside Russia's attempts to hack Ukrainian military operations

Ukrainian officials say Russian hackers remain focused on infiltrating military planning operations. That includes seizing and trying to crack tablets used on the on the front lines by officers.

WEKU · Aug 10, 2023

Russia is to launch its first mission to the moon in almost 50 years

Russia is scheduled to launch its first mission to the moon in nearly 50 years on Friday, pitting it in a space race with India which is also aiming to land a lunar craft this month

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Moon rocket blasts off, carrying Russia’s hope of first successful lunar landing since 1976

The Luna-25 mission will try to land near the south pole of the moon, seeking signs of water or its components

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Western firms still doing business in Russia finance the war – here's how to recoup the huge cost to taxpayers

In Russia this summer, you can still enjoy a Cornetto, but you can forget about eating a Tunnock’s tea cake or a Big Mac. This is because Cornetto’s UK-headquarted parent company, Unilever, is still operating in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, alongside many other western firms such as PepsiCo.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023