The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Scottish man who spied on Ukraine military for Russia jailed for eight years

Ross David Cutmore was recruited by a member of the Russian special services

The Independent UK · May 12

Government Fails to Provide Adequate Interpreter for Deaf Ukrainian Asylum Seeker

Stuck in immigration limbo, the woman needs a Russian Sign Language translator for her pending asylum case.

Capital & Main · May 12

What is Putin’s powerful ‘Satan II’ nuclear missile that Russia claims could strike as far as South America?

Russia’s President has welcomed the test launch of the new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernise the country’s nuclear forces

The Independent UK · May 12

Bulletin world briefing: Cruise ship hantavirus cases rise and Russia tests new nuclear ballistic missile

Cruise ship hantavirus cases rise to 11 as Spanish passenger falls ill Russia tests new nuclear ballistic missile that could soon be deployed Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence in awkward moment How the UAE carried out secret military attacks on Iran Australian musician cuts tour short after being…

The Independent UK · May 12

EU countries back suspension of funding for the Venice Biennale over Russian participation

Fourteen out of 27 EU member states criticised the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, which sparked a fierce controversy in Italy, as Brussels called for a suspension of funding.

Euronews · May 12

Crude Oil Prices Rally on Doubts Over US-Iran Ceasefire

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +3.95 (+4.03%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.1110 (+3.08%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today after President Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran, which could lead to the escalation of hostilities that...

Barchart · May 12

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year

As the year draws to a close, Russia is gearing up for the deployment of its groundbreaking Sarmat nuclear missile. President Putin has heralded it as the most formidable missile globally, engineered to hit targets located thousands of miles away. The long-anticipated rollout, after a series of delays, symbolizes a…

The Economic Times · May 12

Ukraine’s growing corruption crisis explained as Zelensky fires another top ally

IN FOCUS: Anti-corruption bodies continue to scalp high-ranking Ukrainian officials amid a widening graft probe. James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft report

The Independent UK · May 12

Fearful, diminished and isolated: what this year’s Victory Day parade in Moscow tells us about Russia’s war against Ukraine

The military parade through Moscow’s Red Square on May 9, “Victory Day”, is the pinnacle of Russia’s annual celebrations marking the end of the second world war. Televised live and watched by millions, including invited foreign dignitaries, the Victory Day parade is all about showcasing Russia’s status and pride.

The Conversation · May 12

Russian Cargo Likely Carrying Nuclear Submarine Reactors For North Korea Unexplainedly Sank Off Spain: Report

A Russian cargo likely carrying nuclear reactors for submarines for North Korea sank near Spain in unexplained circumstances, according to a new report.

International Business Times · May 12