The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine announces liberation of three frontline villages in Donetsk

Kyiv announced on Sunday that Ukrainian forces have retaken three villages in the war-torn country's south as it continues military operations in Russian-occupied territories. The news comes as the Russian defence ministry said Ukraine had made an unsuccessful attempt to attack a vessel in Russia's Black Sea fleet that was…

France 24 · Jun 11, 2023

Dilemma for UK authors as Russia offers huge sums for escapist fiction

Writers are receiving enticing bids for foreign rights to their books this spring, but many feel they cannot accept the money while the war continues

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023

Russian man screams ‘papa’ as he is mauled to death by shark in Egypt

Witnesses heard saying shark ‘is eating his remains now’ in video of shocking attack

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 473 of the invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirms ‘counteroffensive and defensive actions’; president says his generals are in ‘positive mood’ but gives no more details

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2023

Ukraine forces begin their long-awaited offensive against Russian positions

Ukraine has launched its predicted offensive against Russian positions, reportedly focusing its forces on the eastern and southern fronts.

The New Daily · Jun 11, 2023

Zelensky confirms counter offensive has begun

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that the country’s counter-offensive against Russia has started.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2023

The disastrous bursting of Ukraine’s Nova Kakhovka dam – and the battle that is to come

The evidence suggests Russia destroyed the vast, vital dam. Now the long cleanup for the human, environmental and potentially nuclear catastrophe must begin amid a brutal war

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023

‘Warsaw feels like a mini Soviet Union’: how Russian is gaining ground in Poland’s capital

Many from Ukraine, Belarus and other ex-Soviet states mostly get by in Russian – but its prevalence is starting to cause a problem

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023

Kyiv reports advances as UK says Russian lines breached in some areas – as it happened

UK Ministry of Defence says Ukraine has ‘likely made good progress’ in some areas but that progress is ‘slower’ in others

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2023

Daniel Farke 'holds' Celtic talks as former Norwich boss emerges as Ange replacement option

Farke was sacked by Borussia Moenchengladbach earlier this month but enjoyed success with the Canaries.

Daily Record · Jun 10, 2023