The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine says forces may pull out of key city of Bakhmut

The Ukrainian military might pull troops back from the key stronghold of Bakhmut, a Ukrainian presidential advisor says.

The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023

Competing US views on origins of Covid reveal deeper splits over China policy

FBI chief’s endorsement of Covid lab leak theory highlights the tussle between hawks and doves within the administration

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2023

Ukraine war is blurring the lines between Nato and the EU on defence policy

The EU and the Nato have proved crucial in bringing together their member states around a coordinated response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Recognising the continued Russian aggression, the two organisations recently signed a joint declaration committing to play mutually reinforcing, complementary and coherent roles while also reaffirming Nato as…

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023

Russians place flowers at burnt out tanks in Baltic cities

Burnt-out Russian tanks seized by Ukrainian forces last year have gone on display in recent days in the capitals of the three Baltics states

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Russian man detained over daughter’s pro-Ukraine drawings

Alexei Moskalyov charged with ‘discrediting Russian army’, while daughter taken into care

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

Putin ‘funnels millions by buying largest apartment in Russia for gymnast lover’

Russian president Vladimir Putin, 70, is alleged to have funnelled millions in illicit funds into properties for his 39-year-old girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Ukraine war news – latest: Russia mulling use of nuclear arms against potential US attack, report says

Russia may use ‘modern strategic offensive and defensive weapons’ to show that its nuclear missile system cannot be crippled

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Russia says it will only renew grain deal if its own exports are unblocked

Russia said on Wednesday it would only agree to extend the Black Sea grain deal, which allows grain to be safely exported from Ukrainian ports, if the interests of its own agricultural producers are taken into account.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2023

Public must recognise ‘collective responsibility’ for keeping UK safe, says MP

Alicia Kearns stressed the need to build resilience across government, businesses and citizens to protect the UK from autocracies such as Russia.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Russia keeps door open on future talks about nuclear pact

A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow may continue to exchange information with the United States on issues related to their nuclear forces even after the suspension of the last remaining arms control pact between the two countries

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023