The Latest Breaking News from Russia

'Leadership Next' 2022 in review: The art of managing through challenging times

Or: Why the name of Fortune's weekly podcast could very well be "Leadership Now."

Fortune · Dec 14, 2022

Russian kamikaze drones destroyed by Ukrainian air defence after weeks of strikes

Fragments from one of the Russian kamikaze drones that were destroyed contained the words 'For Ryazan' – the region in western Russia where a military base was attacked last week

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Norway branded 'rogue state' by Irish MEP Colm Markey who is concerned about bid to fish 80,000 tonnes of blue whiting in Irish waters

The Fine Gael rep has accused the Norwegians of 'doing deals' with Russia in relation to fishing quota transfers as they negotiate for 2023

Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

U.S. Air Force veteran freed in Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap

Suedi Murekezi was arrested after being wrongly accused of participating in pro-Ukrainian protests.

Axios · Dec 14, 2022

Red Cross chief: major prisoner swap deal is option in Russia-Ukraine war

The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday that a major prisoner of war swap deal was a "possibility" in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Reuters · Dec 14, 2022

American released in transfer between Ukraine, Russians -White House

A U.S. citizen has been released as part of a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, where the war is not likely to wind down before year's end, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Dec 14, 2022

Ukraine ‘thwarts’ Russian attack on Kyiv as it brings down 13 explosive-laden drones sent by Putin’s forces

Locals saw fragments from a drone which contained the words “For Ryazan” a Russian base that the Kremlin claims was attacked by Ukraine last week

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

White House casts doubt on claims that Trump administration tried to free Paul Whelan

A National Security Council spokesperson says Russia has never indicated a willingness to free Paul Whelan in exchange for the arms dealer who was released as part of a prisoner swap last week

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

George Orwell’s dystopian novel ‘1984,’ about an autocratic regime that oppresses its citizens, is now a bestseller in Russia

George Orwell’s book about a totalitarian ruler who clamps down on citizens’ freedoms and keeps them under constant surveillance is a big hit in Russia.

Fortune · Dec 14, 2022

Ukraine: Russian Strikes Thwarted, Wreckage Hits Buildings

Ukrainian authorities said they thwarted a Russian attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region Wednesday as their air defense system destroyed 13 explosive-laden drones, although wreckage damaged five buildings without causing casualties. The attempted strikes underlined how vulnerable Ukraine's capital remains to the regular Russian attacks that have devastated infrastructure…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022