The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine intensifies attacks on Crimea to raise cost of Russian occupation

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says strikes on oil facilities part of ‘long-range sanctions’ intended to isolate the territory

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boy

A Russian drone strike on Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Why are Poland and Ukraine at odds about their history?

Poland has expressed strong disapproval after Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group responsible for massacring Poles during World War Two. This historical dispute, particularly over the Volhynia massacres, has strained relations despite Poland's staunch support for Ukraine against Russia. Warsaw demands recognition of…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Ukraine war briefing: Dispute over second world war army unit threatens to divide Poland and Ukraine

Poland prime minister Donald Tusk ⁠hopes to ​defuse a ‘mistake’ from spiralling further; gasoline sales suspended in Crimea. What we know on day 1,580

The Guardian - AU · Jun 22

Moscow shoots down almost 60 drones, airports reopen

Moscow's mayor says almost 60 drones heading for the capital have been intercepted, following last week's renewed strike on ‌the city's only oil refinery.

AAP · Jun 21

Revealed: the total cost of replacing stolen Israeli and Russian flags

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The Canberra Times · Jun 21

Former USSR leader Leonid Brezhnev’s great-grandson captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting for Russia: Reports

Reports indicate Anton Milaev, adopted great-grandson of Leonid Brezhnev, has been captured by Ukrainian forces. Milaev, reportedly a sapper, was last heard from in November 2025. Ukrainian military intelligence and prisoner of war coordination sources have allegedly confirmed his custody in the Kherson region. His presence on a Ukrainian 'enemies'…

The Times of India · Jun 21

A Ukrainian family built a community in Cleveland. Now, they face deportation

After the US said seeking affordable medical care for their son would not impede their re-entry, Tamila Vashchuk and her 10-year-old were issued removal orders

The Guardian - US · Jun 21

Poland and Germany renew historic ties to defend Europe's eastern flank

Poland and Germany entered a new era in bilateral relations this week after signing a new defence agreement amid heightened tensions with Russia. It comes 35 years on from a landmark pact that ended decades of enmity and laid the foundations for an increasingly strategic partnership.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 21

If you're surprised by how well the stock market is doing, so is Jamie Dimon—he says there's a 'little tsunami' heading for the economy

"I am surprised because I think that you have Ukraine, Iran, oil, Russia, and our relationship with China. That stuff is really important for the free world, but it's not necessarily the economy today."

Fortune · Jun 21