The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Lavrov: Ukraine must demilitarize or Russia will do it

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that Ukraine must meet Moscow’s demand for “demilitarization” and “denazification,” as well as the removal of the military threat to Russia, otherwise “the Russian army (will) solve the issue.”

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Zelensky says he counts on ‘India’s participation’ in implementation of peace plan in call with Modi

Ukrainian leader also takes apparent parting shot at India’s growing ties with Russia

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Russia Threatens Israel with Legal Action to Regain Ownership of 3 Churches in Jerusalem

The Russian government has demanded its Israeli counterpart to transfer ownership of three historic churches to Moscow, political sources in Tel Aviv revealed. Russia wants state ownership of the Maria Magdalena Monastery, the Ascension Monastery, and the Viri Galilaei Church (People of the Galilee) all situated on the Mount of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022

Scared of our work, says investigative journalist put under Russia’s wanted list

Hours after he was put under Russia’s “wanted” list, Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev said he has “no idea on what grounds” the decision was taken and that the Russian government “is scared of our work and would stop at nothing to make it go away”.

Newslaundry · Dec 27, 2022

Ukraine pitches peace conference even as Russia issues threat

Ukraine’s foreign minister said the country wanted a UN peace summit by February, but it is unlikely Russia will join.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2022

Putin bans Russian oil exports to countries that impose price cap

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday delivered Russia's long-awaited response to a Western price cap, signing a decree that bans the supply of crude oil and oil products from February 1 for five months to nations that impose the cap. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events…

France 24 · Dec 27, 2022

Lavrov gives Ukraine ultimatum to surrender territory or ‘army to decide the issue’

Ultimatum comes a day after president Vladimir Putin says Moscow was open to talks

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Strategic Political Challenges Facing the US in 2023

Iran remains one of the United States’ most pressing national security challenges, even while much of the world’s attention in 2022 has been focused on Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine. Despite this enduring reality, the lack of a consistent American policy on Iran has only served to embolden the Iranian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022

A Democratic Party View of 2023: Modest Victories and a Bumpy Road Ahead

Democrats have good reason to be happy with 2022. In Congress and at the polls, they had an extraordinary year. Led by President Joe Biden, Congress passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, a $750 billion package to fight climate change and reduce the cost of prescription drugs for senior citizens,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022

Moscow’s Ultimatum: Ukraine Fulfils its Proposals or Russian Army Will Decide

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov gave Ukraine an ultimatum on Monday to fulfil Moscow's proposals, including surrendering territory Russia controls, or its army would decide the issue, a day after President Vladimir Putin said he was open to talks. Kyiv and its Western allies have dismissed Putin's offer to talk,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022