The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Blackhawks’ Day 2 draft class headlined by Adam Gajan, Roman Kantserov

The Hawks completed their 11-man 2023 class by selecting goaltender Gajan, defenseman Janne Peltonen and seven forwards — Roman Kantserov, Martin Misiak, Nick Lardis, Jiri Felcman, Alex Pharand, Marcel Marcel and Milton Oscarson — on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

What’s more important than Russia?

Two gangsters, Putin and Prigozhin, face off in Russia. Meanwhile, our orange cat, Albert, is moving away.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

Czech brewer Budvar’s 2022 net profit is 40% down due to Russia's war in Ukraine and high inflation

The Czech brewer Budvar, which has been embroiled in a long legal dispute with U.S. beer giant Anheuser-Busch over the use of the Budweiser brand, has registered a fall in its 2022 net profit and exports

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Champion Rybakina under the radar ahead of Wimbledon

As Elena Rybakina gears up to defend her Wimbledon title, the 24-year-old player from Moscow, Russia, remains characteristically modest and refrains from boasting about her chances.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Kremlin quiet on fate of Russian general with links to Wagner boss

Sergei Surovikin reportedly questioned by security services after Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mutiny

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

Vladimir Putin meet-and-greet sparks speculation Russian president is using body double

The president entered a cheering crowd where he shook hands, and posed for photos with fans

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2023

First Thing: Ukraine advances as Putin greets crowds in rare walkabout

Ukrainian forces seize ‘strategic initiative’ while Russian president poses for selfies in Dagestan. Plus, are ‘pink-haired liberals’ killing New York pizza?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

The failed Wagner coup shows Vladimir Putin’s regime remains stubbornly strong

The Russian leader’s show of mercy towards Yevgeny Prigozhin was a shrewd move, says Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

EU leaders meet to assess Russia, NATO and migration crisis

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky are the key figures at a European Union summit underway in Brussels this Thursday, highlighting the importance of protecting the EU's eastern flank from Russian aggression and bolstering support for Tunisia to combat illegal migration across the Mediterranean.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 29, 2023

Peter Leven set for Aberdeen appointment as Barry Robson beefs up backroom team

The 39-year-old was part of the Kilmarnock backroom team and has had spells in Belarus and Russia.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023