The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina critically injured in Kramatorsk strike

Novelist confirmed to be among at least 60 injured in Russian attack on restaurant that killed 12

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

Russian politician charged with war crimes over alleged deportation of orphans from Ukraine

Ukraine claims more than 19,000 children have been illegally deported over the course of the war

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2023

Could Yevgeny Prigozhin really have captured Moscow?

Last week’s Wagner revolt was less an attempted coup, more an impulsive demonstration that got out of hand

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

A week after an armed rebellion rattled Russia, key details about it are still shrouded in mystery

A week after the mutiny raised the most daunting challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s rule in over two decades, key details about the uprising remain shrouded in mystery

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

What Beijing's muted response to Wagner mutiny tells us about China-Russia relations – and what it doesn't

As mercenary troops bore down on Moscow on June 24, 2023, it likely wasn’t only Russian President Vladimir Putin and his governing elite in Russia who were looking on with concern. Over in China, too, there may have been some concerned faces.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2023

Biden is considering sending controversial cluster munitions to help Ukraine

Over 100 countries have signed a treaty banning the use of dual-purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICMs)

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Russia reducing its presence at nuclear plant, says Ukraine

Staff at Zaporizhzhia told to relocate, says Ukrainian intelligence, as Moscow accused of explosion plot

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

Future of Wagner contracts up to African states: Russia’s Lavrov

Saturday’s attempted mutiny has led to speculation about the status of Wagner operatives in CAR and elsewhere in Africa.

Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2023

Home energy bills likely to remain high, says British Gas owner

Centrica CEO warns against complacency as gas prices remain more than double level seen before Ukraine invasion

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

What will Russia look like after Putin?

Analysts are forecasting that Vladimir Putin’s two-decade stint at Russia’s helm could be nearing its end after the attempted coup staged by the Wagner Group.

The Week · Jun 30, 2023