The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Vladimir Putin’s rumoured lover hails Russia's war in Ukraine in rare public appearance

Alina Kabaeva, who is believed to share a secret family with Vladimir Putin, appeared at a Moscow event marking the founding of strongly pro-Putin National Media Group [NMG]

Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2023

Texas defense hawks urge Congress away from military funding cuts to raise the debt ceiling

Texas Republicans in the U.S. House are working with their divided party to eke out a path forward on raising the debt limit.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6, 2023

Iraq to discuss with U.S. how to pay Russian energy firms, Iraqi foreign minister says

Iraq will discuss with Washington this week how to pay dues owed to Russian oil companies despite sanctions, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Putin says Russia ready to help Syria and Turkey after major quake

President Vladimir Putin offered Russian assistance on Monday to Syria and Turkey after a major earthquake of magnitude 7.8 killed more than 500 people and injured thousands in the two countries.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Putin Says Russia Ready to Help Syria and Türkiye after Major Quake

President Vladimir Putin offered Russian assistance on Monday to Syria and Türkiye after a major earthquake of magnitude 7.8 killed more than 500 people and injured thousands in the two countries. Russia, which is closely allied with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, maintains a significant military presence in that country. Putin…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2023

In pro-Putin Serbia, liberal-minded Russians seek a home

About 200,000 Russians have left their homeland for Serbia since the start of the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Russians ‘eradicating towns’ in eastern Donbas; UN chief warns world is walking into wider war – as it happened

Donetsk governor says Russian forces throwing new troops at frontline; António Guterres says ‘prospects for peace keep diminishing’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023

Ukraine braced for fresh Russian offensive ahead of war anniversary

Kyiv expects Moscow to launch new attack for ‘symbolic’ reasons despite not being militarily prepared, minister says

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023

Ukraine’s defense minister to be replaced, top lawmaker says

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced by the head of military intelligence as the country braces for a Russian offensive, a senior lawmaker from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s party said.

Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges Olympic sponsors to keep Russia out of Games

Ukraine has sent letters to companies that back the International Olympic Committee urging them to keep Russian athletes out of the Paris Olympic Games, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 5, 2023