The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Brazil condemns ‘violation’ of Ukraine’s territory amid criticism

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also reiterated calls for a negotiated peace between Russian and Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2023

Russian hackers targeting Western critical infrastructure, UK says

The UK government's cyber defence agency warned on Wednesday of an emerging threat to Western critical national infrastructure posed by hackers sympathetic to Russia and its war on Ukraine.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

Wall Street Journal reporter held on spying charges denied release on bail

A judge in Moscow ruled that Evan Gershkovich, 31, must remain behind bars while awaiting trial.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023

US charges Russians, Americans for ‘malign’ influence campaign

Washington accuses Russian agents of trying to exert influence through small US groups and interfering in local vote.

Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2023

Reporter Detained in Russia Faces Arduous Path to Freedom

Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia last month on espionage charges. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in a penal colony.

Reason · Apr 18, 2023

Enterprise networks are being targeted by a sneaky new malware

Russian "Pupy" targets corporate networks in the West, but its precise motivation is unknown.

TechRadar · Apr 18, 2023

US urges NATO vigilance for signs Russia could use nuclear weapon in Ukraine

The U.S. and its NATO allies must remain alert for signs Russian President Vladimir Putin could use a tactical nuclear weapon in a "managed" escalation of his war in Ukraine, the second-highest U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

Russian-installed Donetsk chief meets Belarus president, Kyiv protests

The Russian-installed head of the Moscow-controlled part of Ukraine's Donetsk region met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Tuesday and said he had discussed ways of boosting trade.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

US charges 4 Americans, 3 Russians in election discord case

Four Americans affiliated with a Black empowerment and political organization have been charged along with three Russians with conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society, spread Russian propaganda and interfere in U.S. elections

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

The Ukrainian refugee who fulfilled her cake shop dream in Covent Garden

Yelyzaveta Tataryna originally planned to launch in Kyiv but was forced to flee when the the Russians invaded her homeland

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023