The Latest Breaking News from Russia

At least 25 killed in Russian air raids on Ukraine cities

The wave of Russian missile attacks was the first since early March.

Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2023

U.S. concerned over illicit technology procurement by Russia for war: official

The U.S. is looking closely at export controls of technology companies around the world, including in India, in order to ensure that Moscow doesn’t “backfill” technology needed for manufacturing weapons during the Ukraine war.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Heads of state, top diplomats visit Ukraine to show support

Two heads of state and seven foreign ministers from a group of Ukraine’s European backers have visited the war-torn country to express support for Kyiv in its defense against Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Attempts by West to pressure friendly countries to isolate Russia have failed: Russian Minister

Attempts by West to pressure friendly countries to isolate Russia have failed, says Russian Minister Sergei Shoigu at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers meet

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Disunity and division helps Russia and China, says security minister

Tom Tugendhat accused the SNP not understanding ‘what the real threat is’.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, Syria and Turkey may meet in May -Ankara

The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, Syria and Turkey may hold a meeting in May in Moscow, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday, as part of efforts to rebuild Turkey-Syria ties after years of animosity during Syria's civil war.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

Russia has to 'find a way out of' its own mess, Portugal's foreign minister says

Talking Europe interviews João Gomes Cravinho, Portugal’s top diplomat. He discusses whether Portugal’s ally, Brazil, could have a role to play in talks between Ukraine and Russia one day – this after the president of Brazil, which has not imposed sanctions on Russia, nor sent ammunition to Kyiv, called for…

France 24 · Apr 28, 2023

Russia Paves Way for Deportations from Annexed Ukrainian Regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that gives people living in parts of Ukraine under Moscow's control a path to Russian citizenship, but means those who decline or who do not legalize their status could be deported. The decree, which was reported by Russian news agencies on Friday,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2023

What are the ‘dragon’s teeth’ defences being erected by Russia in Ukraine?

Concrete anti-tank barricades constructed in anticipation of major counteroffensive by Kyiv’s forces

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Russia and U.S. will continue working together on International Space Station through at least 2028

Global tensions won’t extend into outer space, for now.

Fortune · Apr 28, 2023