The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Leaks reveal grim reality in Ukraine

Corporate media have assured us the war's going well and Ukraine will win. That now looks like disinformation

Salon · Apr 24, 2023

U.S. spent more on military in 2022 than next 10 countries combined

Global defense spending hit record $2.2 trillion last year.

Axios · Apr 24, 2023

Macron slams Chinese ambassador to France for remarks on ex-Soviet states

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hit out at China's ambassador to Paris for remarks questioning the sovereignty of former Soviet states, insisting their borders are "inviolable". Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24 · Apr 24, 2023

Russian shelling as Ukraine forces reportedly cross Dnieper River

Russian-installed official denies reports that Kyiv’s forces have taken up positions on river’s east bank.

Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2023

Moscow to Host Türkiye, Syria, Russia, Iran Meeting on Tuesday

Türkiye's defense minister said he planned to meet his Syrian, Russian and Iranian counterparts in Moscow on Tuesday, state-owned Anadolu news agency said, amid efforts to rebuild Ankara-Damascus ties after years of animosity during the Syrian war. Anadolu cited Defense Minister Hulusi Akar as saying the countries' intelligence chiefs will…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2023

South Korea restores Japan to trade white list amid warming ties

Seoul restores preferential trade status three years after neighbours restricted trade over historical grievances.

Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2023

Russia Claims Progress in Battle for Bakhmut

Russia on Sunday said its forces had advanced in Bakhmut while a top Ukrainian commander said his troops were holding the frontline through the city, all but destroyed in some of the bloodiest combat of the 14-month war. The Russian defense ministry said its forces had secured two blocks in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2023

Study: Highest Military Spending in Europe Since Cold War

Europe's military spending grew at a record pace in 2022, reaching a level unseen since the Cold War following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, global security researchers said Monday. The rise in Europe helped global military expenditures reach an eighth straight record at $2.24 trillion, or 2.2 percent of the world's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2023

Russian-speaking Ukrainians want to shed ‘language of the oppressor’

Kharkiv on country’s eastern border has long had Russian-speaking majority but things are changing fast

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

Russia switching to defensive positions in all areas of combat except Bakhmut, claims Ukraine intelligence – as it happened

Head of intelligence in Ukraine says Bakhmut is the only frontline area in which Russian troops are making any attempt to advance

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2023