The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Moldova needs $275 million to modernise armed forces -defence official

Moldova needs 250 million euros ($275 million) to modernise its armed forces following Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine last year, a senior defence official in the pro-Western country said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

Ukraine rejects Russian Wagner Bakhmut control claims

Ukrainian officials say the country's forces control more than the 20 per cent of Bakhmut, rejecting statements from the Russian Wagner mercenary group.

The New Daily · Apr 12, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine boosted clean energy to power more than 90% of new demand last year, report says

The Russian invasion of Ukraine could represent a 'turning point' in the world's transition to clean power.

Fortune · Apr 12, 2023

Russia’s electronic draft: As soon as they hit 'send', you've been called up

When Russian authorities announced a “partial mobilisation” last year to reinforce their military objectives in Ukraine, thousands of reservists immediately knew what it meant – they would be sent to war. To avoid being deployed, thousands left Russia or tried to hide from recruitment agents at home. For many, their…

France 24 · Apr 12, 2023

US doesn’t ‘have a sense’ of how jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich is being treated, official says

It’s been almost two weeks since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia, and the United States still knows very little about his well-being and the treatment he’s getting while behind bars.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

US, Ukraine say many war secrets safe from intel leaks

Ukraine’s leaders say they don’t see a major U.S. intelligence leak as gravely damaging future offensives

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Donald Trump says he'll NEVER drop out of 2024 presidential race - even if convicted

Speaking to Fox News' Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump, who is the first former president to face indictment, said he would 'never drop out' as it's not his 'thing'

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023

Purported US intelligence leaks embarrass Ukraine, other allies

A leaked trove of alleged intelligence documents wrought havoc in US spy agencies during the 59th week of Ukraine’s war.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023

Father of girl who drew anti-war art extradited to Russia

A human rights group says the father of a a Russian girl sent to an orphanage after drawing an antiwar sketch at school has been extradited from Belarus back to Russia

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

US and UK announce new sanctions targeting Russian ultra-wealthy

The new restrictions seek to limit Russia’s ability to evade sanctions imposed following its invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023