The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia

After over a year of the Ukraine war, efforts at building a global consensus against Russia seem to have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality.

The Conversation · Apr 13, 2023

Pentagon leaks: What are the latest takeaways?

A news report says documents may have been spread online by a gun enthusiast who worked at a US military base.

Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023

Latest leak suggests US spying on UN chief Guterres over Russia

US document says UN secretary general accommodated Russia during Black Sea grain deal talks, according to a news report.

Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023

Iran in Secret Talks with China, Russia to Acquire Ballistic Missile Fuel

China and Russia are engaged in secret talks with Iran to supply a key chemical compound used to propel ballistic missiles, according to diplomats familiar with the matter.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2023

Hostage envoy says the U.S. can bring home two Americans detained in Russia

The U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs says he is confident that two Americans detained by Russia can be brought home.

WEKU · Apr 13, 2023

Russian regions cancel Victory Day parades due to ‘security concerns’ at the Ukraine border

Russia’s high-profile Victory Day parades have been cancelled in some areas due to “security concerns” at the border, UK military chiefs have said.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

Tobacco giant Imperial Brands on track for ‘similar’ results after Russia exit

Bosses at the Bristol-headquartered company said it had produced a ‘resilient performance’ in the first half of its current financial year

Birmingham Post · Apr 13, 2023

Ukraine's Naftogaz says Russia told to pay $5 billion in arbitration case

Ukraine's state-owned gas company Naftogaz on Thursday said Russia has been ordered by an arbitration court in The Hague to pay $5 billion in compensation for unlawfully expropriating its assets in annexed Crimea in 2014.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

Poland skeptical on French hopes for Russia, Ukraine talks

Poland is skeptical about French attempts to organise talks between Ukraine and Russia, the Polish foreign minister said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

Terrifying moment Russian bullet misses Ukrainian soldier’s head by an INCH

Incredible footage shows the moment a Russian bullet zooms past the Ukrainian soldier and hits the wall with a puff of dust, seeming no higher than an inch above his head

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023