The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Why the west needs to offer Brazil, India and South Africa a new deal

The unwillingness of some countries to back the west’s position on Ukraine is a wake-up call. Western leaders must now determine what they can offer to powerful states including Brazil, India and South Africa to keep them onside.

The Conversation · May 16, 2023

Kremlin says its spies are watching as CIA urges Russians to get in touch

The Kremlin said on Tuesday its agencies were tracking Western spy activity after the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency published a video encouraging Russians to make contact via a secure internet channel.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Denmark aims for closer Nordic security ties in Arctic and Baltic Sea region

NATO member Denmark said on Tuesday that it aims to strengthen defence ties with other Nordic countries to protect critical infrastructure and counter the Russian threat both in the Arctic and the Baltic Sea region.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

The EU should start planning now for Russia after Putin

Political destabilisation could lead to armed conflict within Russia itself, say Alexander Clarkson and Kirill Shamiev

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Tobacco giant Imperial Brands' profits rise in half year results

The Bristol-headquartered company reported that operating profits have soared by 27% to £1.5bn

Birmingham Post · May 16, 2023

‘The longest and loudest shelling in Kyiv since the war began’

Journalist Mansur Mirovalev woke up to the sound of loud bangs in Kyiv as Russia unleashed a heavy air attack.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023

Council of Europe summit in Iceland seeks to hold Russia to account for Ukraine war

Leaders from across the continent are heading toward Iceland for a rare summit of the 46-nation Council of Europe that will once more step up support for member state Ukraine and condemn expelled Russia for inflicting war on its neighbor

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Russia launches 'exceptional' missile attack on Ukrainian capital Kyiv in bombardment

Moscow is enraged by the British supply of missiles but Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said it would “not affect” the course of the war "but will lead to retaliatory actions by the Russian Federation”

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023

Russia launches 'exceptional' air attack in Kyiv with drones, missiles

Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched an intense air attack in Kyiv using a combination of drones, cruise missiles and possible ballistic missiles

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Russia launches ‘exceptionally’ intense air attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian officials said air defence had managed to resist the attacks

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023