The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia dealt ‘powerful psychological blow’ by apparent Ukrainian cross-border attacks, say Western officials

The strikes over the past two days are the deepest inside Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February, officials say

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022

Ukraine Braces for a Brutal Winter Under Russian Bombs

Those who return home find shattered houses, no heat, and the worst yet to come.

Foreign Policy · Dec 6, 2022

At U.N., U.S., Russia accuse each other of no interest in Ukraine talks

The United States and Russia accused each other on Tuesday of not being interested in Ukraine peace talks as calls grow at the United Nations for a ceasefire and diplomacy to end the war started by Moscow's invasion nine months ago.

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

Russian TV station in Latvia loses licence over Ukraine war coverage

TV Rain had relocated from Russia soon after invasion but on-air remarks by presenter were deemed to take Moscow’s side

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022

Latvia shuts down exiled Russian broadcaster due to national security threats

‘Everyone must follow Latvian laws and respect them,’ says the state media regulator’s chairman

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Attacks on Russian air bases will have psychological impact- Western officials

Attacks on airfields deep inside Russia will have struck a powerful psychological blow, senior Western officials said on Tuesday, saying it meant Moscow would have to think much more carefully about how to keep its long-range bombers safe.

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

Language learners take up Ukrainian in show of solidarity - Duolingo

Language learning app Duolingo Inc said on Tuesday over 1.3 million people took up Ukrainian as a language to learn after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February in a show of solidarity.

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

Drone strikes military base in Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of carrying out attacks on its soil

Latest drone strike near border of Ukraine came day after Moscow accused Kyiv of two attacks on air bases deep inside Russia

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022

US man ‘trapped’ in Russian-controlled Donetsk despite release from prison

Exclusive: Suedi Murekezi, detained in Ukraine in June by Russian proxy forces, says lack of ID papers means he can’t leave city

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022

Russia 'runs out' of Iranian drones in Ukraine war - but expects more, officials warn

Western officials now believe Moscow has no Iranian-made drones left - but could be given more, despite Tehran insisting it has not given any to the Kremlin since before the Ukraine war

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022