The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Taiwan detects two Russian warships near its waters

The two frigates were found off Taiwan’s eastern coast although no details were given on their distance from the island.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023

NATO will defend members from threat of Wagner forces in Belarus

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says military alliance will protect members from threats by either ‘Moscow or Minsk’.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023

Failed Russian mutiny boosts prospects for more US arms to Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says it’s too early to tell what the turmoil in Moscow will mean for Russian President Vladimir Putin. But the 24-hour mutiny by mercenaries is likely to bolster those in Washington seeking to boost support for Ukraine’s war effort.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023

Putin Tells Troops They Averted Civil War Amid Wagner Rebellion

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised military actions and revealed payments to mercenaries

Zenger · Jun 28, 2023

US sanctions gold companies suspected of supporting Wagner mercenaries in Russia

Russian mercenary group’s future in question after leader exiled to Belarus

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Julius Maada Bio reelected in Sierra Leone for second term as president

In tonight's edition: Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio is reelected for a second term with over 56 percent of Saturday's vote, but the opposition is crying foul. Also, Kenya's main opposition leader Raila Odinga calls for disobedience from his followers over the government's latest raft of tax hikes. Plus…

France 24 · Jun 27, 2023

Fox News host suggests White House ‘drummed up’ Russia coup to distract from Hunter Biden

Another Fox host previously suggested the US fomented the Wagner Group’s revolt against Russian officials

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

UN urges Israel and Palestinians to halt West Bank violence in statement backed by US and Russia

The U.N. Security Council is urging Israel and the Palestinians to avoid actions that can further inflame tensions in the volatile West Bank

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Bourse edges down amid global jitters

Uncertainty in Russia and loan defaults in China's property sector must be closely watched because they could drag down the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which remains under 1,500 points, say analysts.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Russian arrivals start to decline in June

The flow of Russian tourists started to slow before the mutiny in Moscow last weekend, but more long-stay travellers might flock to Thailand if the political tension escalates, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023