The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Anthony Yarde rubbishes ‘underdog’ tag before bout with unbeaten Artur Beterbiev

The Russian champion has won all 18 of his professional fights by way of knockout as he prepares to take on the Londoner at Wembley Arena on Saturday

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Germany ‘sorry’ for leopard jibe at Russia’s foreign minister that upset some Africans

The tweet and emoji played on Germany’s decision to send some of its advanced Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023

Ukrainian authorities detain alleged spy in security service

Investigators have detained a Ukrainian security official on suspicion of spying for Russia, authorities said on Thursday, part of an effort by Kyiv to weed out moles nearly a year into a war with Russia.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2023

Watch live: Ukraine war testimony to be given to US Congress

US officials are set to give testimony on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia as the conflict enters its twelfth month.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

U.S. toughens sanctions against Russia's Wagner mercenary group

The United States on Thursday stepped up sanctions against the Wagner Group, labeling the Russian mercenary company fighting in Ukraine as a transnational criminal organization responsible for widespread human rights abuses.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2023

UK government hits out at decision not to ban Russian athletes from Paris 2024 Olympics

It appears as though the International Olympic Committee are leaning towards allowing Russians to compete at the 2024 Games but a key UK government figures disagree

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Paris Olympics bosses plan to include 'neutral' Russian and Belarusian athletes

Organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have confirmed they are thrashing out plans to allow Russian athletes into the event as "neutrals", despite calls from the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ban them due to the conflict between the two countries.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 26, 2023

Germany apologizes for leopard jibe that upset some Africans

Germany has apologized for using a leopard emoji in a jibe at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Twitter that ended up offending some Africans

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Novak Djokovic lifts lid on suspicious white bottle after being accused of rule break

As Novak Djokovic prepares for his 44th career Grand Slam semi-final tomorrow he opened he cleared the confusion around a mysterious object first seen earlier in his Melbourne Park campaign

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Ukraine has a mixed record of treating its citizens fairly – that could make it harder for it to maintain peace, once the war ends

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the dominant Western media narrative has been clear – Russia is the “global villain,” and Ukraine a model country victimized by an unjust war. But while the war may be unjust, Ukraine had its share of problems before the conflict with Russia intensified…

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2023