The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia begins Baltic Sea drills one day after NATO

Russia said on Monday it began holding naval drills in the Baltic Sea, one day after NATO member states kicked off their annual Baltic drills.

Reuters · Jun 5, 2023

Belgium investigating whether its weapons were used in Russia, PM says

Belgium will ask Ukraine for clarification on reports that rifles made in Belgium had been used by pro-Ukrainian forces to fight Russian troops inside Russia's western border, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Monday.

Reuters · Jun 5, 2023

Russia claims it thwarted Ukrainian attacks in provinces annexed by Moscow

Russian officials say their forces thwarted large Ukrainian attacks in two provinces of Ukraine illegally annexed by Moscow

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023

Republican White House hopeful Nikki Haley attacks Trump, DeSantis over Ukraine

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley, U.N. ambassador under former President Donald Trump, went after her ex-boss and 2024 rival Ron DeSantis on Sunday over their refusal to say whether they want Ukraine to win its war against Russia.

Reuters · Jun 5, 2023

🔴 Live: Ukrainian forces conducting 'offensive actions' at the front, says Kyiv

Kyiv on Monday said Ukrainian forces were conducting "offensive actions" on the front line as the country faces pressure from the West to announce the launch of a long-awaited counteroffensive. Russia meanwhile said that its forces had thwarted a major offensive at five points along the front in the southern…

France 24 · Jun 5, 2023

Russia claims to have thwarted ‘large-scale’ Ukraine attack

Claim comes as Ukraine prepares for a major counteroffensive to retake territory occupied by Russia.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2023

Saudi Arabia slashes output further to boost oil price

VIENNA - Riyadh on Sunday announced a fresh oil output cut following a meeting of major producers aiming to prop up prices despite fears of a recession.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 467

As the war enters its 467th day, here’s a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2023

Quotes: Russian statement on what it says was a major Ukrainian attack

Russia's defence ministry on Monday said Ukraine had launched an attack in the eastern Donetsk region.

Reuters · Jun 4, 2023

China’s war chest: how Beijing has rearranged the diplomatic pieces ahead of a potential conflict

China is shoring up international support, while attempting to isolate Taiwan on the world stage

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023