The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Moscow jails activist for 25 years for opposing Ukraine war

Vladimir Kara-Murza had been charged with high treason and spreading false information to discredit Russian army

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

Kremlin critic Kara-Murza, after 25-year sentence: 'Russia will be free'

Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, on being sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges including treason, said "Russia will be free", a Russian opposition slogan.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2023

Who is Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza?

Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza was convicted of treason by a Moscow court on Monday and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2023

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, sentenced to 25 years in jail

A prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin is sentenced to 25 years in jail after being found guilty of treason and other offences which he has denied.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on Adani, jobs, oil and crypto

NEW YORK: India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the South Asian nation could buy Russian crude oil near or past the price cap imposed by the G-7 if the recent OPEC+ output cut increases energy costs.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2023

Russian opposition activist given 25-year prison sentence

A court in Moscow has convicted a top Kremlin foe on charges of treason and denigrating the Russian military and sentenced him to 25 years in prison

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

The West Is Preparing for Russia’s Disintegration

Amid war in Ukraine, some strategists are setting their eyes on the “decolonization” of Russia itself.

Foreign Policy · Apr 17, 2023

Japan's Matsuno: Tokyo lodged protest with Russia over military drills near disputed islands

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday that Tokyo had lodged a protest with Russia over its military exercises around disputed islands near Japan's Hokkaido.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2023

G7 Reject Attempts to Change World Order

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are vowing a tough stance on China’s increasing threats to Taiwan and on North Korea's unchecked tests of long-range missiles, while building momentum on ways to boost support for Ukraine and punish Russia for its invasion. Russia’s war in Ukraine will…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023

Russia's Putin, Shoigu, discuss Pacific Fleet drills

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Monday reported to President Vladimir Putin about drills conducted by the Pacific Fleet.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2023