The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow

Russians officials say that Ukraine has fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including what Moscow’s mayor described as the “largest ever” attack on the Russian capital

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of Russian election

At least three people killed and oil refinery damaged as doubts cast over initial reports of ballistic missile use

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20

Russia vows to ‘intensify’ strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine’s election-day drone attacks

Russia on Sunday vowed to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to a massive wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow on the third and final day of voting in Russia’s first wartime parliamentary elections. The drone strikes, described as the “largest ever” attack on the Russian capital, killed…

France 24 · Sep 20

Badenoch accuses Burnham of ‘fiddling’ while Putin threatens to burn Europe

The Tory leader has urged the Prime Minister to cut welfare spending to fund defence.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of ‘fiddling’ while Putin threatens to burn Europe

The Tory leader has urged the prime minister to cut welfare spending to fund defence

The Independent UK · Sep 19

From INSAS to AK-203: How India's 'Sher' assault rifle came to be

The journey from INSAS to the indigenous AK-203 'Sher' involved years of negotiations, technical challenges and efforts to secure technology transfer from Russia. The article traces how India selected the AK-203, established a joint venture at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh and overcame hurdles to begin delivering the fully indigenous assault…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Russia Holds First Post-War Parliamentary Elections. Western Intelligence Fears Putin Will Escalate Ukraine Conflict Post-Vote.

All anti-war parties have been barred from standing, but Russian President Vladimir Putin nevertheless sees the vote as an important indicator of public support for Russia's "Special Military Operation".

International Business Times · Sep 19

Quote of the day by Anton Chekhov: ‘Perhaps the feelings that we experience when we are in love represent…’ – Russian writer on love and self-discovery

Anton Chekhov’s reflections on love suggest that falling in love may reveal qualities already within us rather than transform us into someone entirely different. This quote-of-the-day explores the Russian writer’s life, literary career and views on human nature, while examining how love can expose the person we are capable of…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine

Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Euronews · Sep 19

Denmark emerges smiling from Trump-Greenland deal, experts say

Danish commentators on Saturday cast a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to give Washington control over Greenland's security as a diplomatic win for Copenhagen. Trump on Friday said the US, Denmark and Greenland had struck a deal giving Washington permanent control over Greenland's security and barring Russia and…

The Economic Times · Sep 19