The Latest Breaking News from Russia

PM Anutin heads for Asean-Russia Summit

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Russia to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit on Wednesday and Thursday in Kazan, where he plans to discuss trade expansion, investment cooperation and energy security with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16

'Dragging out of war': Ukraine hits Moscow region's largest refinery in deep-strike attack - video

Ukraine has struck an oil refinery in Moscow's region with a drone, causing damage. President Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's extended strike capabilities, emphasizing this as a response to Russian attacks and a means to pressure Moscow to end the war. This incident marks a significant escalation in Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian…

The Times of India · Jun 16

UK unveils new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet

The UK has unveiled a package of new sanctions to target Russia's shadow fleet to ramp up pressure on the Kremlin.

AAP · Jun 16

Zelenskyy thanks G7 leaders for ‘strong ideas on how to force Russia into peace’ – as it happened

Ukrainian president praises successful talks after Trump’s comments that ‘Russia should make a deal’ after G7 meeting

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Russian central bank chief who ‘threatened to quit over Ukraine war’ not seen in public for three weeks

Bank says Elvira Nabiullina is on sick leave but will attend press conference on 19 June

The Independent UK · Jun 16

From Oman to Tanzania: How the Iran war is redrawing India’s trade map

India's trade is changing due to the West Asia conflict. Oman is now a major import partner, especially for energy. Russia and the US are also key import sources. Singapore has become India's third-largest export destination. Tanzania and South Africa are seeing increased Indian exports. These shifts highlight new trade…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

UK to supply uranium to Ukraine, ramp up sanctions on Russia: Starmer

With a strategic move to fortify Ukraine's energy strategy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain will provide enriched uranium for its nuclear power plants. This pivotal energy partnership, backed by £210 million from UK Export Finance, will ensure two years of energy supply and sustain many jobs across the…

The Times of India · Jun 16

European leaders to challenge Trump on Iran deal risks while urging a strategic rethink on Ukraine conflict at G7

European leaders at the G7 summit will urge U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider his Iran strategy. They fear a preliminary deal could entrench Tehran's nuclear and missile programs. Leaders will also press Trump to rethink his Ukraine approach. They aim to signal willingness for talks with Russia while tightening…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Russia’s strike on centuries-old Ukrainian monastery complex reveals its growing desperation

The historic Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was set ablaze this week, after it was struck by a Russian drone during a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital.

The Conversation · Jun 16

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky and Trump’s ‘very good’ meeting at G7 boosts hopes for peace

G7 leaders agreed that Putin was not winning the war, Zelensky says

The Independent UK · Jun 16