The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Track stymies Russian path to Olympics due to war in Ukraine

Track and field leaders have signaled it will be nearly impossible for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paris Olympics next year if the war in Ukraine continues

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Scientists want to clone an extinct bison unearthed from Siberian permafrost. Experts are skeptical.

Researchers in Russia recently dissected a mummified bison dating back to around 8,000 years ago. The remains are so well preserved that the team thinks the extinct animal could be cloned, but others disagree.

LiveScience · Mar 23, 2023

Minister says she 'pities' MP who 'repeated Russian Covid conspiracy theories'

Commons leader Penny Mordaunt hit out at Andrew Bridgen, who she accused of sharing "falsehoods" originating in Russia and China about Covid

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Explainer-What are depleted uranium weapons - and what are the risks?

Britain said it would supply armour piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine to help destroy Russian tanks, a step President Vladimir Putin said would force a response from Moscow as the weapons had "a nuclear component".

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

Sighting of possible 'world-ending asteroid' over Russia has people perplexed

The picture was shared on Reddit and shows a strange cloud formation over St Petersburg, Russia. Some said it looks like a 'ball of fire' and others said it could be 'foreshadowing' the end of the world.

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Russian support for Myanmar junta 'destabilising' Southeast Asia – U.S envoy

Russia's backing for Myanmar's military rulers is unacceptable and destabilising, with its supply of weapons helping to fuel a conflict that has become a catastrophe for the country, a top U.S. official said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

Germany promises to help get North Macedonia 'out of the rain'

Progress towards European Union membership is the only way to counter Russian influence in the Western Balkan region, North Macedonia's foreign minister said after talks on Thursday with his German counterpart, who promised support.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits Kherson region, vows to repair war damage

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday visited the southern region of Kherson, where he made a pledge to local officials and villagers to repair damage caused by Russia's invasion.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

Ukraine president visits front-line areas as new phase nears

Ukraine’s president has made his third visit in two days to areas that have felt the brunt of Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Spanish PM to discuss Ukraine with Xi Jinping on visit to China

Pedro Sánchez says he will tell Chinese leader it must be Ukrainians who ‘lay down conditions’ for any peace agreement

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023