The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Putin’s largest tank manufacturer using 250 convicts to boost production, says UK

Moscow and Kyiv believed to be in ‘race’ to build up armed forces ready for spring offensive

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023

Assad Meets Putin’s Envoy, Demands End to Turkish ‘Occupation’

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has tied reconciliation with Türkiye to its ending of its "occupation" of Syrian territory and "sponsorship of terrorism." Assad met with Russian Presidential Special Envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev in Damascus on Thursday amid reports that a meeting would be held soon between the Syrian and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023

Rifts in Russian military command seen amid Ukraine fighting

As Russian troops wage a ferocious fight for control of strongholds in eastern Ukraine, a parallel battle is unfolding in the top echelons of military power in Moscow

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

Ukraine denies Russia’s claim that it has captured the city of Soledar

Russia's defence ministry said on Friday that its forces had taken control of the eastern Ukrainian mining town of Soledar on Thursday, state media reported. Kyiv, however, denied that this was the case, saying heavy fighting was still ongoing. Read our live blog below to see how the day's events…

France 24 · Jan 13, 2023

Russia says military drills with Belarus designed to deter escalation

A Russian foreign ministry official said on Friday that a flurry of joint military drills between Russia and its close ally Belarus was designed to deter "potential opponents from escalation and provocations."

Reuters · Jan 13, 2023

Putin ally suggests seizing property of war critics who fled Russia

A close ally of President Vladimir Putin suggested on Friday confiscating the property of Russians who have left the country and who "insult" the state and its armed forces from abroad.

Reuters · Jan 13, 2023

Putin scolds defence industry minister in televised meeting for ‘fooling around’

Russian leader publicly berated Denis Manturov, eye-rolling and shuffling papers during the live call, as his war in Ukraine caused fresh problems

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023

UN chief: Rule of law risks becoming `Rule of Lawlessness'

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning that the rule of law is at grave risk of becoming “the Rule of Lawlessness.”

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

Russia claims capture of Ukraine's Soledar, but Kyiv says still fighting

Russia said on Friday that its forces had taken control of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, in what would be a rare success for Moscow after months of battlefield reverses, but Kyiv said its troops were still fighting in the town.

Reuters · Jan 13, 2023

Russia criticises Reuters story on Russian hackers targeting U.S. nuclear scientists

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Thursday criticised Reuters for spreading what it said was poorly sourced anti-Russian propaganda with a story about a Russian hacking team which targeted three nuclear research laboratories.

Reuters · Jan 12, 2023