The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Drones attack Russian oil refineries near major oil port Novorossiisk

Drones attacked two oil refineries just 40-50 miles (65-80 km) east of Russia's biggest oil export terminals on Wednesday, sparking a fire at one and causing no damage to the other, according to Russian officials.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 462

As the war enters its 462nd day, here’s a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million and include munitions for drones

U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will total up to $300 million, and will include additional munitions for drones

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

IAEA asks Russia, Ukraine to protect Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Grossi calls on Ukraine and Russia to respect five principles to safeguard Ukraine’s nuclear plant.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2023

Russia, Ukraine fail to embrace IAEA plan to protect nuclear plant

Neither Russia nor Ukraine committed to respect five principles laid out by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi on Tuesday to try to safeguard Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

Russia warns of harsh response as Vladimir Putin labels Moscow drone strike a terrorist act by Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the biggest-ever drone strike on Moscow targeted civilians, accusing Ukraine of an attack that would warrant a "severe" response.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Moscow drone attack exposes Russia's vulnerabilities, fuels criticism of military

A drone attack on Moscow has exposed breaches in Russia’s air defenses and underlined the Russian capital’s vulnerability amid expectations of a massive Ukrainian counteroffensive

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Putin’s war comes home as Moscow faces large-scale drone attack

One Russian politician says residents of the capital will need to adjust to ‘this new reality’

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Who was behind Moscow drone attacks and what do they mean for Ukraine war?

Latest attacks on Russian capital may be tactic by Kyiv to bring invasion closer to wealthy Muscovites

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023

Ukraine's economy shows 'resilience' from Russian attacks, IMF says as it backs aid

International Monetary Fund has signed off on an initial loan of $900 million and raised its estimate for the country’s economic growth

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023