The Latest Breaking News from Russia

After Turkey election win, what problems does Erdogan face next?

Economic concerns and relations with the West lie at the top of Erdogan’s agenda after presidential election victory.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023

Exclusive: Ukraine prepares counter-offensive on the front line near Bakhmut

Near the front line of the devastated city of Bakhmut, Ukraine is preparing for its long-anticipated counter-offensive against Russia. Some of the Ukrainian soldiers posted there say it has already begun. Embedded with Ukraine’s 28th brigade, FRANCE 24’s Catherine Norris Trent, Johan Bodin and Dmytro Kovalchuk filed this report.

France 24 · May 29, 2023

Russia hits base in Ukraine in new wave of strikes, Zelenskiy praises Patriots

Russia said on Monday its military hit Ukrainian air bases in overnight strikes and Ukrainian forces shelled industrial facilities inside Russia as both sides sought the upper hand ahead of what Kyiv hopes will be a decisive counter-offensive.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Lavrov warns West: Black Sea grain deal is in danger of collapse

Russia warned the West on Monday that a deal allowing Ukrainian grain to be exported from the Black Sea would cease unless a United Nations agreement aimed at overcoming obstacles to Russian grain and fertiliser exports was fulfilled.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight after hitting Ukrainian capital with a more common nighttime barrage

Explosions have rattled Kyiv during daylight as Russian ballistic missiles fell on the Ukrainian capital

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Kremlin says 'vacuum' emerging in arms control

The Kremlin said on Monday that a "vacuum" was emerging in the area of arms control as a result of poor relations between a number of states and said Russia was not to blame for the situation.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Poland's president approves law on Russia's influence that could target opposition

Poland’s President says he will sign a bill that creates a commission to investigate Russian influence in Poland

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Ukraine forces shell settlements in Russia's Belgorod border region - governor

The governor of Russia's Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, said on Monday that several frontier settlements were being shelled simultaneously by Ukrainian forces.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Russia launches 16th air strike on Kyiv this month

Explosions rang out across Kyiv on Monday as Russia launched its 16th air attack on the Ukrainian capital this month, hours after unleashing dozens of missiles and drones overnight.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Russia calls for Lindsey Graham’s assassination after controversial comments about ‘dying Russians’

Head of Russia’s RT reacts with anger over comments made by US Senator that have been taken out of context

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023