The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Pro-Russian social media propagandist Donbas Devushka unmasked as former US navy sailor

A leading pro-Russian propagandist has reportedly been unmasked as a US navy veteran and tropical fish seller.

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023

Macron ‘working with China on secret plan for Ukraine war peace talks’

Kyiv’s line has been to veto anything that could allow Russia to keep any territorial gains from Moscow’s invasion

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Vladimir Putin orders two 'Bear' nuclear bomber jets to border in chilling threat

Russian president Vladimir Putin sent two nuclear bombers nicknamed 'Bears' over the Bering and Okhotsk seas as tensions with the West continue over the war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Russia court rejects WSJ reporter’s appeal of spying arrest

The Moscow City Court Tuesday rejected an appeal by Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich against his detention on allegations of espionage in a high-profile case that’s highlighted the growing pressure on journalists in Russia.

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023

Russia scraps popular WW2 processions this year because of security threat - lawmaker

Security concerns have prompted Russian authorities this year to cancel traditional nationwide Victory Day processions where people carry portraits of relatives who fought against Nazi Germany in World War Two, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

Poland building electronic barrier on border with Russia

Poland says it is building a state-of-the-art electronic barrier at its land border with Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave, which is also a European Union external frontier

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Poland proposes fresh EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

Poland this month presented a proposal for a new set of sanctions against Russia for waging war against Ukraine, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday, including a ban on pipeline oil and diamond imports.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

China's military chief vows to bolster ties with Russia

The Chinese defense chief has vowed to take military cooperation with Moscow to a new level, a statement that reflects increasingly close Russia-China ties amid the fighting in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Russia's Navalny faces new charges after prison 'provocation' - lawyer

Russia's leading opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, faces the prospect of new criminal charges after in effect being forced to break the rules of the maximum security penal colony where he is being held, one of his lawyers said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

The Cyprus connection: the family firm that helped pour Abramovich’s millions into Chelsea

Exclusive: Limassol accountant helped Russian oligarchs hide their wealth offshore – now the firm is under UK sanctions

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023