The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Security, Troops Withdrawal Top Syria-Türkiye 'Normalization' Talks

The Defense Ministers of Russia, Syria, Türkiye and Iran held a new round of consultations in Moscow on Tuesday, which focused on security and military presence near the border areas in northern Syria. The results of the closed-door meeting constituted preparations for holding upcoming talks at the level of foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023

Kremlin warns of more asset seizures after move against Fortum and Uniper

The Kremlin said on Wednesday it could seize more Western assets in retaliation for foreign moves against Russian companies, after taking temporary control of assets belonging to two European state-owned utilities.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Which countries spend the most on their military?

Global military expenditure rose to $2.4trn in 2022, increasing by 3.7% year-on-year to hit a record high.

The Week · Apr 26, 2023

South Africa, due to host Putin, rows back from pledge to quit war crimes court

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rowed back on Wednesday from a pledge to quit the International Criminal Court, months before he is due to host Russia's Vladimir Putin who is wanted by the ICC for suspected war crimes.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Brit warplanes intercept Russian jets and spy plane flying over Europe

Russian military jets have repeatedly strayed into airspace over the Baltic Sea and recent photos show the moment a British warplane intercepted a spy jet

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

Zelensky, Xi speak for first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping had had a “long and meaningful” phone conversation on Wednesday, their first known contact since Russia invaded Ukraine more than a year ago. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris…

France 24 · Apr 26, 2023

How ‘Putin’s chef’ and his Wagner Group are cashing in on Sudan

They’ve drawn most attention in eastern Ukraine, but it seems wherever war breaks out – from Syria to Sudan – this group of mercenaries can be found profiting from bloodshed, writes World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Pope to visit Hungary amid diverging views on war, migrants

Pope Francis’ spiritual priorities will be on display during a trip to Hungary this week

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Russia’s Lavrov warns of EU militarisation, says similar to NATO

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says there is now ‘very little difference’ between the European Union and NATO alliance.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023

Ukraine launching tech cluster to boost military capability

The Ukrainian government is launching an initiative to streamline and promote innovation in the development of drones and other technologies that have been critical during Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023