The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine says missiles blown up in annexed Crimea

Ukraine has reported that Russian cruise missiles were blown up as they were moved by rail through the Crimean peninsula.

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023

Putin tells Xi he’ll discuss China’s blueprint for Ukraine

Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to discuss China’s initiative for ending the conflict in Ukraine, welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day visit that underlines Beijing’s support for Moscow.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023

Ukraine says Russia Kalibr missile cargo hit in transit to Crimea

Ukraine says shipment of Russian Kalibr cruise missiles was destroyed in transit to the Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023

Russia says Su-35 fighter jet scrambled over Baltic as 2 US bombers flew towards border

Russia's defence ministry says a Russian Su-35 fighter jet scrambled over the Baltic Sea after two US strategic bombers flew in the direction of the Russian border.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

Putin, Xi pledge friendship but talks yield no Ukraine breakthrough

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin emerged from two days of talks on Tuesday with warm words of friendship between China and Russia and joint criticism of the West, but no sign of a diplomatic breakthrough over Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 20, 2023

Why peace negotiations haven't gained any traction in the Ukraine war – and how the stalemate could be broken

A year after Russia’s invasion, Ukraine is in ruins. At least 8,000 civilians have died, with millions displaced. Generations of infrastructure have been destroyed. Large tracts of the environment and agricultural land have been devastated. A world food shortage has been created. The global economy is in crisis mode. The…

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023

US says China and Russia blocking UN action on North Korea

The United States is accusing China and Russia of shielding North Korea from any action by the U.N. Security Council for its unprecedented spate of intercontinental ballistic missile launches, which violate multiple U.N. resolutions

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Putin says ready to discuss China’s Ukraine plan at Xi talks

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Moscow days after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Russia President Vladimir Putin.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023

Russia says Su-35 scrambled over Baltic as 2 US bombers flew towards border

Russia's defence ministry said a Russian Su-35 fighter jet was scrambled over the Baltic Sea on Monday after two U.S. strategic bombers flew in the direction of the Russian border, but that it returned to base after they moved away.

Reuters · Mar 20, 2023

Xi Meets Putin in First State Visit Since Russia-Ukraine War

In three-day trip, Chinese president is expected to discuss proposals for resolving the war while further developing links with Russia

Caixin Global · Mar 20, 2023