The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukrainian soldiers sent to defend Bakhmut ‘fear they are being sent to their deaths’

‘When they drive us to Bakhmut, I already know I’m being sent to death,’ a Ukrainian soldier said.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

China's leader Xi Jinping will meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week

Moscow said the long-anticipated visit is coming at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. The talks are expected to focus on the war in Ukraine, though it wasn't mentioned explicitly.

WEKU · Mar 17, 2023

UN mulls hearing Australia’s complaint against Russia over Flt MH17 shootdown

The United Nations aviation agency is expected to debate whether to hear a case against Russia over the 2014 downing of Flight MH17

The New Daily · Mar 17, 2023

Xi Jinping heads for Moscow with plan for peace in Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin as Beijing touts a plan to end the Ukraine war

The New Daily · Mar 17, 2023

First Thing: Markets on alert after US banks join forces to rescue First Republic

Global shares rise as $30bn lifeline for US bank eases fears of imminent collapse. Plus, a 5,000-mile stinking blob of seaweed heads to Florida

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023

Xi to Visit Moscow Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Chinese president’s state visit, planned to take place from Monday through Wednesday, comes at the invitation of Vladimir Putin

Caixin Global · Mar 17, 2023

Supporters of jailed Russian dissident Navalny recreate his cell in Paris

The support team of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny have installed a small concrete box marked with the word SHIZO (meaning punishment cell in Russian) behind the Louvre Museum in Paris, to try and raise awareness over his dire conditions of detention.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 17, 2023

What is China’s peace proposal on how to end Ukraine war?

China has offered a 12-point proposal that has had a lukewarm reception from both Ukraine and Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Putin enables the lifestyle of Russia’s elite – until they lose faith, there is little hope of peace

Better targeting of wealthy Russians’ ill-gotten gains abroad, combined with military defeats, might sway their loyalty, says academic Olga Chyzh

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023

Western allies must ‘act faster’ in sending weapons to defeat Russia, says Ukraine’s foreign minister

Dmytro Kuleba’s ’s appeal comes as it was announced China’s President Xi Jinping will visit Russia next week in an apparent show of support for Vladimir Putin

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2023