The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Indian pharmacist honoured by Kyiv for supporting war effort: ‘Ukraine is my nation too’

Brijendra Rana, a Kharkiv resident who provides medicines to Ukrainian troops and civilians, tells Arpan Rai it is his ‘kartavya’ – or duty – to help his adopted homeland

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Paris mayor backs banning Russia from 2024 Olympics unless war in Ukraine ends

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says there should be no Russian delegation allowed at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine.

France 24 · Feb 7, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskiy welcomes new appointments after confusion over defence minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked parliament on Tuesday for approving his proposed candidates for Cabinet jobs and called for an end to "rumours or any other pseudo-information" that could undermine unity in the war against Russia.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Russia lacking munitions and units for successful offensives in Ukraine, says UK

Ministry of Defence says ‘It remains unlikely Russia can build up forces needed to substantially affect the outcome of the war within the current weeks”

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023

Ukraine's parliament amends 2023 budget, raises spending

Ukraine's parliament approved changes to the 2023 state budget on Tuesday, raising state spending to support small businesses and channel more funds into reconstruction and recovery projects following Russia's invasion.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Paris mayor: No Russian team at 2024 Games if war continues

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says no Russian team should not be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Mali says no need to justify Russia as partner as Lavrov visits

Mali's foreign minister said on Tuesday it had no need to justify working with Russia on strengthening its military capabilities and importing oil and wheat, despite Western concerns.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Germany Says Russia Must Pressure Syria into Ensuring Quake Aid Arrives

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday called on Russia to help pressure Syria into allowing humanitarian aid into the country for victims of Monday's deadly earthquakes quickly and without additional obstacles. "All international actors, including Russia, should exert their pressure on the Syrian regime to ensure humanitarian help for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2023

Russian oil refinery erupts in latest mystery fire at key energy installations

Ten fire brigades were sent to tackle the blaze, and there was a call for reinforcements amid a "difficult situation" at a giant Lukoil installation near Nizhny Novgorod, some 300 miles east of Moscow in Russia

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Russia: NATO involvement in Ukraine threatens 'unpredictable' escalation

Russia's defence minister said on Tuesday that Western arms supplies to Ukraine were effectively dragging NATO into the conflict, warning this could lead to an "unpredictable" escalation.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023