The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in Bakhmut

Ukraine has accused Russian troops of using phosphorus munitions on the besieged city of Bakhmut.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2023

‘This will be different’: Kherson’s ruined villages come to life with counteroffensive preparation

Signs of the anticipated Ukrainian strike are unmistakable now – to strategists and residents• Russia-Ukraine war – live updates

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023

Russia, India strengthen military ties but Ukraine war brings disruption

Russia and India have pledged to boost defence ties despite concerns that the war in Ukraine could block deliveries from Moscow and that US sanctions might get in the way of future weapons contracts.

Radio France Internationale · May 6, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskiy congratulates King Charles, thanks Britain for support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated King Charles on his coronation on Saturday and offered him and the British people thanks for their support in the war against Russia.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

Russia blames Ukraine, U.S. for car bomb that wounded writer

A prominent Russian nationalist writer, Zakhar Prilepin, was wounded in a car bombing that killed his driver on Saturday and investigators said a detained suspect admitted acting on behalf of Ukraine.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

‘Justice is on our side, and Putin is old’: Navalny’s press secretary Kira Yarmysh

The novelist and press secretary to the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny talks about imprisonment, survival and writing under the regime

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023

Ukraine says it downed hypersonic Russian missile with U.S. air defence system

Ukrainian air defences shot down a Russian hypersonic missile for the first time during an attack on the capital Kyiv this week, the Air Force said on Saturday, in a potentially major setback for the Kremlin's campaign of long-range air strikes.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

Ukraine buries a 'brave son' from America

Christopher Campbell is one of at least nine Americans known to have died fighting for Ukraine since Russia's invasion began in February 2022.

WEKU · May 6, 2023

Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot

Ukraine’s air force claims to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow’s most modern missiles

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

Poland to call for EU sanctions on imports of Russian farm products

Poland will demand European Union sanctions on imports of Russian farm products, its ambassador to the EU Andrzej Sados was quoted as saying on Saturday by PAP news agency.

Reuters · May 6, 2023