The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russian PM arrives in China for business forum, talks with Xi

China’s deepening economic and political relationship with Russia has not been derailed by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023

US says Russia’s Wagner force eyes Mali as route for war supplies

Russian mercenary force said to be willing to falsify paperwork to use Mali as transit point for Ukraine war equipment.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023

US: Russia's Wagner group moving weapons to Ukraine via Mali

WASHINGTON: The US suspects Russian mercenary firm Wagner Group is trying to ship weapons to fighters in Ukraine through the West African nation of Mali, according to State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller.

The Times of India · May 23, 2023

In unprecedented move, Cuba will let Russians lease land as the two countries get closer

In a clear signal of their strengthened alliance, Cuba will grant preferential treatment to investors from Russia, allowing them to lease land for 30 years, an unprecedented step in the history of the island’s communist government, a Russian official told Russian business representatives in Havana.

Miami Herald · May 22, 2023

Saboteurs ‘raid Russia from Ukraine leaving eight injured’, claims governor

Kyiv officials deny any link with the group and blame fighting on revolt by disgruntled Russians against the Kremlin

Evening Standard · May 22, 2023

Hulu's The Great depicts her as humorous and vulgar – the real Catherine the Great is perhaps even more interesting

Shows like The Great on Stan are changing how we look at history. Instead of being all about getting the facts straight, they’re shaking things up and telling the story their own way. These shows are rewriting the rulebook.

The Conversation · May 22, 2023

From mangroves to fjords, coastal ecosystems can take up or emit greenhouse gases. But globally, they're a vital sink

Coastal ecosystems can absorb or emit the three main greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide.

The Conversation · May 22, 2023

Summit turning point for restoring order

The Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima has produced a number of achievements that could serve as a turning point in rebuilding the international order, the very foundations of which are being shaken by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 22, 2023

Paul Whelan from Russia: 'I have been told that I won't be left behind'

DETROIT — Michigan's Paul Whelan said that he has more confidence in U.S. efforts to bring him home from Russia than he did a few months ago in December, though he wishes the process would move faster.

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023

US says Russia's Wagner Group seeking to transit military equipment through Mali

The U.S. State Department on Monday said Russia's Wagner Group is trying to obscure its efforts to acquire military equipment for use in Ukraine, adding that Washington has been informed the mercenary force is seeking to move those acquisitions through Mali to aid Russia in its war.

Reuters · May 22, 2023