The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Evan Gershkovich: Russian court extends detention of US journalist

A White House spokesperson said he ‘needs to be released immediately’

Evening Standard · May 24, 2023

Putin ‘forced to deploy troops’ to borders after attacks inside Russia

Vladimir Putin’s army chiefs will have to send more troops to shore up borders after anti-regime soldiers launched several attacks inside Russia, military experts said on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · May 24, 2023

Mercenary Prigozhin warns Russia could face revolution unless elite gets serious about war

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner mercenary group, warned that Russia could face a revolution similar to those of 1917 and lose the conflict in Ukraine unless the elite got serious about fighting the war.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

Russia criticised at UN as more civilians killed in war zones

The United Nations estimates nearly 17,000 civilians killed last year, an increase of 53% compared with year before.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023

Chinese premier: Willing to work with Russia to take pragmatic cooperation to new level

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China was willing to work with Russia to promote their pragmatic cooperation in various fields and take it to a "new level".

Reuters · May 24, 2023

Half of US public approves of Washington's arms deliveries to Ukraine in war's 2nd year

Half of the people in the U.S. support the Pentagon’s ongoing supply of weapons to Ukraine for its defense against Russian forces

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Russia to move newest nuclear sub to Pacific in August

The Generalissimo Suvorov is part of the new Borei class of stealthier, more nimble undersea vessels.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023

Russian cargo ship Progress 84 docks at space station just hours after launch (video)

A robotic Russian cargo craft arrived at the International Space Station today (May 24) after a speedy launch to deliver more than 2 tons of fresh supplies for astronaut.

Space · May 24, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 455

As the war enters its 455th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023

Russia, China seal economic pacts amid Western criticism

Russia's prime minister signed a set of agreements with China on Wednesday during a trip to Beijing, describing bilateral ties at an unprecedented high, despite criticism of their relationship in the West as the war in Ukraine drags on.

Reuters · May 24, 2023