The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Boris Johnson's claim Putin threatened to kill him with missile is a 'lie', says Kremlin

Moscow insisted Russian president Vladimir Putin made 'no threats with missiles' to Boris Johnson in a telephone call that took place between the leaders ahead of the invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

Russia's notorious Wagner Group secretly develop 'swarm drones' in deal with Chinese spies

More than 2,500 helicopter-style DJI Mavic2 drones were shipped from Beijing to Moscow in a murky deal between Wagner officers, the Mirror can reveal

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

Belarus' Lukashenko visits fellow Russia ally Zimbabwe

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Zimbabwe to pomp and fanfare, in a visit that seeks to cement economic and political ties between the two countries that are both close allies of Russia

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Russian hackers target US hospitals in huge cyberattack after Biden sends Ukraine tanks

Hacking group Killnet, which are affiliated to Russia, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the cyberattack following President Biden's decision to send 31 M1A2 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

Crimea will never again be part of Ukraine - Croatian president

Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, will never again be part of Ukraine, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said on Monday in remarks detailing his objection to Zagreb providing military aid to Kyiv.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2023

Croatia's president criticizes tank deliveries to Ukraine

Croatia’s president has criticized Western nations for supplying Ukraine with heavy tanks and other weapons in its campaign against invading Russian forces, saying those arms deliveries will only prolong the war

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Putin and Saudi crown prince discuss OPEC+ cooperation to maintain price stability -Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Monday to discuss cooperation within the OPEC+ group of oil producing countries in order to maintain oil price stability, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2023

Boris Johnson says Putin said it would 'only take a minute' to hit him with a missile

In a new documentary, the former British prime minister said Russia's leader didn't seem serious about avoiding war before his country invaded Ukraine. The Kremlin says Johnson's statement is a lie.

WEKU · Jan 30, 2023

Slovenia arrests two men suspected on spying for Russia -newspaper

Slovenia's state security service has arrested two men suspected of spying for Russian military intelligence, the Ljubljana-based Delo newspaper reported on Monday, citing sources.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2023

New U.S. ambassador to Russia heckled by pro-Kremlin protesters

The United States' new ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, was heckled by a crowd of people chanting anti-U.S. slogans on Monday as she entered the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow to present her diplomatic credentials.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2023