The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Kishida vows to resolve N. territories dispute

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has expressed determination to negotiate the return of the northern territories amid a standstill in diplomacy with Moscow since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 8, 2023

UK sanctions more Russian entities and individuals

Britain set out a new round of sanctions on "Russian military and Kremlin elites" on Wednesday, including six entities providing military equipment such as drones for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

Russian threat to Baltic security rising - Estonian intelligence report

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service said it believed Russia still had the strength to exert "credible military pressure" on the Baltic region, where the security risk has risen for the medium and long-term.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

SNP MP fears 'disinformation attack' after emails hacked

AN SNP MP has said he fears he may be the victim of a “disinformation attack” as he claimed his personal email account has been hacked by Russia.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2023

Watch: Ukrainian president Zelensky heads to capital after touching down in Britain

Volodymyr Zelensky departed Stansted Airport ahead of a meeting with Rishi Sunak in his first visit to the UK since Russia invaded Ukraine today, 8 February.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Oleksandr Usyk insists Russia must not be allowed to win Olympic ‘medals of blood, death and tears’

‘The medals that Russian athletes are going to win are medals of blood, death and tears,’ the Ukrainian boxer told the IOC.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

In 2022, Ukraine was a rallying cry in the State of the Union. In 2023, not so much

Last year the State of Union came six days after Russia invaded Ukraine. Lawmakers waved Ukraine flags and cheered President Biden's stirring call for support. This year, the focus had changed.

WEKU · Feb 8, 2023

SNP MP Stewart McDonald has emails hacked by Russian group

McDonald told the BBC his emails had been stolen.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

Don’t let Russians win ‘medals of blood’ at Paris Olympics, says Oleksandr Usyk

‘The medals that Russian athletes are going to win are medals of blood, death and tears,’ the Ukrainian told the IOC.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

UN chief says world ‘walking into wider war’ in Ukraine

Russian forces have been advancing for the first time in six months in relentless battles in eastern Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023