The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russian forces ‘forcibly evacuating’ civilians in Kherson as Ukraine troops ‘cross Dnipro river’

The move comes amid the reported advances of Kyiv’s troops

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2023

One Killed, 10 Wounded in Russian Attack on Museum in East

A Russian missile hit a museum building in a Ukrainian city on Tuesday, killing one of its workers and injuring 10 other people, part of a relentless barrage that comes as Ukraine is readying its forces for an expected spring counteroffensive. The Russian military used S-300 air defense missiles to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2023

Russian Defense Ministry Says Ukraine Attacks Threaten grain deal

Russia’s defense ministry on Monday accused Ukraine of attempting to attack its ships in the Black Sea, which it said was threatening prospects for a deal on grain exports. “The terrorist actions of the Kyiv regime jeopardize the next extension of the grain deal beyond May 18 this year,” it…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 426

As the war enters its 426th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2023

The enemy within? Ukraine’s Moscow-affiliated Orthodox Church faces scrutiny

Church alleged to be arm of the Kremlin – disguising Russian propaganda as religious teachings

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

Russia submarines destroy mock object in Sea of Japan drills -Interfax

Submarines from Russia's Pacific Fleet destroyed a mock enemy object as part of naval drills in the Sea of Japan, the news agency Interfax reported on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023

Ex-Wagner commander hopes for asylum after being cleared of violence against Oslo police

A former commander of Russia's Wagner group seeking asylum in Norway was convicted on Thursday of being involved in a bar fight and of carrying an air gun but was acquitted of committing violence against police.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023

Russia warns again that risks of nuclear confrontation with US growing - TASS

Risks of a direct military confrontation between the two nuclear powers, Russia and the United States, are steadily growing, the TASS news agency quoted a senior Russian diplomat as saying on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023

Russia needs $6 billion to develop Putin's drone project -media

Russia needs an estimated 500 billion roubles ($6.1 billion) for the development of a drone project announced by President Vladimir Putin in February, the Russian RBC news outlet reported late on Monday.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

US urges Russia's Lavrov to see suffering of Whelan's sister

The U_S_ has brought the sister of an American imprisoned in Russia to the U_N_ Security Council for a session being chaired by the Russian foreign minister, urging him to “look into her eyes and see her suffering.”

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023