The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia Reaffirms 'Support for Sovereignty' of Cuba Amid U.S. Threats but Stops Short of Military Commitment

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also pointed to ongoing assistance, including oil shipments, and said such support would continue alongside contributions from China

Latin Times · Apr 22

'Any moment, any format': Zelenskyy signals Ukraine's readiness for talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday expressed readiness for peace talks with Russia at "any moment and any format", Reuters reported.

The Times of India · Apr 22

The AI economy runs on helium. The Iran war just created a $650 billion problem

“Helium doesn’t get much attention in the AI supply chain, but it should,” says Moody’s David Pan. “There is no viable substitute at scale.”

Fortune · Apr 22

Top Russian publisher rejects accusations of 'LGBT extremism' following police probe

The Kremlin has for years been hardening repressive laws against the LGBTQ community as part of what President Vladimir Putin touts as a drive to promote 'traditional values', including cracking down on films, books, art and culture.

Euronews · Apr 22

'Learn from Ukraine or defence money will be wasted,' Sanna Marin warns EU

The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she "cannot rule out" that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is "as dependent on Ukrainian help as Ukraine is on EU support".

Euronews · Apr 22

Kazakhstan confirms suspension of its oil transit to Germany via Russia

Kazakhstan’s energy minister announced Wednesday there would be no transit of its oil to Germany through Russia throughout May due to Russian technical constraints, assuming it is “related to recent strikes on Russian infrastructure".

Euronews · Apr 22

Ukraine Says Russian Missiles Are Passing Near Chernobyl Nuclear Plant, Increasing Risk Of Accident: Report

Ukraine claimed that Russian missiles are passing near the Chernobyl nuclear plant, increasing the risk of a major accident, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Apr 22

Ukraine is countering the impact of the war in Iran by attacking Russian energy facilities

Many analysts feared the war in Iran waged by the United States and Israel would have disastrous consequences for Ukraine.

The Conversation · Apr 22

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says

The head of the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre warns that hostile nations like Russia, Iran and China are behind the most serious cyberattacks in the U.K. In a speech Wednesday, Richard Horne said British businesses need to prepare for large-scale cyberattacks, especially if the U.K. becomes involved in international…

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Russia says its Africa Corps has freed Russian and Ukrainian citizens abducted in Niger

Russia's Africa Corps has freed a Russian citizen and a Ukrainian abducted by an al-Qaida affiliate in Niger

The Independent UK · Apr 22