The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Private Space Companies in India Prepare for Liftoff

Startups aim to offer an alternative to Russia and China for building and launching satellites.

Businessweek · May 3, 2023

Ukraine tried to assassinate Putin by drone - Kremlin

Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of a failed attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack on the Kremlin citadel in Moscow, and threatened to retaliate.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

How China threat is driving India and US closer together

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: The Biden administration has decided to remain publicly quiet on India’s democratic backsliding, according to senior US officials, as the US intensifies efforts to keep New Delhi on its side in the rivalry with China.

The Times of India · May 3, 2023

Blast causes another freight train to derail in Russia region near Ukraine

An explosion derailed a freight train for the second day in a row in a Russian region bordering Ukraine on Tuesday, sending both the locomotive and some cars off the tracks, authorities said.

Reuters · May 2, 2023

Ukraine equipping up to 40,000 ‘storm’ troops ahead of counter attack

Eight brigades said to be ‘fully formed’ by Kyiv – as Russia aims to ramp up missile production

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Western countries pile pressure on Mali over Wagner Group role

Western countries on Tuesday raised concerns over Russian private military contractor Wagner Group's activities in Mali, including allegations of its role in the killings of civilians, at a U.N. human rights meeting in Geneva.

Reuters · May 2, 2023

Valentin Yudashkin, Russian designer of dresses and dress uniforms, dies at 59

Valentin Yudashkin, a Russian fashion designer known not only for flamboyant evening gowns but also for redesigning Russia's military uniforms, has died at the age of 59, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 2, 2023

Tehran Missile Embargo Set To Expire In October As Iran Is Violating Their Agreement

The US maintains its sanctions on Iran on weapon transactions as the international community is preventing Iran going nuclear. 

Zenger · May 2, 2023

Ukraine forms eight new ‘storm’ brigades for counterattack

Move to recruit up to 40,000 troops aimed at inflicting heavy losses on Russia in Bakhmut area

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

Russia Summons Polish Diplomat over Embassy School ‘Seizure’

Russia said on Tuesday it had summoned Poland's chargé d'affaires to protest against what it called the "seizure" of its embassy school building in Warsaw last week. Poland took over the building on Saturday, arguing that Russia was illegally occupying Polish state property. Russia called the move an "illegal seizure".…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023