The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries cause fuel shortages, long queues

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian oil refineries have triggered a deepening fuel crisis across Russia, with restrictions on gasoline purchases now imposed in 53 regions and motorists facing long queues and rationing, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

The Times of India · Jun 21

Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine kill three and injure 22

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that his forces had targeted an oil-processing facility in Russia's Tyumen region.

Euronews · Jun 21

Ukraine war briefing: Drones strike Russia’s Tyumen oil refinery 2,000km away, says Zelenskyy

Reports from Siberia confirm attack, while Ukrainian president says new weapon has 3,000km range; occupied Crimea under attack. What we know on day 1,579

The Guardian - AU · Jun 21

Fuel crisis and war costs: Bank of Russia flags risks of faster inflation

Analysts and businesses had expected a sharper key rate cut, but inflationary risks are holding back monetary easing, which the Russian regulator gingerly links to the war.

Euronews · Jun 20

From Évian to Brussels: Inside a whirlwind week of high-stakes diplomacy

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor, Maria Tadeo, takes readers behind the scenes of a whirlwind week, from Macron's "perfect" G7 in Évian to Costa's call with Russia, which she argues comes with the job.

Euronews · Jun 20

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned a state decoration awarded by Poland after Warsaw revoked it over the renaming of a military unit honouring Ukrainian insurgents accused of massacring Poles during World War Two. Zelenskiy stated the award was for the Ukrainian people and army, while his chief of staff called…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Russia strikes an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killed

Russian bombs have struck an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

AAP · Jun 20

Ex-CIA Veteran Warns Kremlin Agents Are Walking UK Streets, Linking It to the Alleged Starmer Arson Plot

A former CIA operations officer has warned about possible Russian intelligence activity in the UK following allegations that arson attacks linked to Sir Keir Starmer were part of a wider sabotage campaign.

International Business Times UK · Jun 20

Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine's Kharkiv city, killing 1

Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing at least one person and injuring nine, including a child

The Independent UK · Jun 20

India to host key BRICS security conclave amid rising geopolitical tensions; Wang Yi, Shoigu to attend

Top security officials from BRICS nations, including China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russia's NSA Sergei Shoigu, are gathering in New Delhi for crucial discussions on pressing geopolitical and regional security issues. Chaired by NSA Ajit Doval, the conclave will address terrorism, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and West Asia's volatile situation.

The Economic Times · Jun 20