The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Macron praises Europe’s predictability in face of countries that ‘hurt you without even informing you’ – as it happened

In an apparent swipe at US, France’s president says that with some countries you do not know ‘whether tomorrow they won’t… hurt you’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

Why Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei hasn’t appeared in public? Russian envoy explains

Mojtaba Khamenei remains in Iran but is not appearing publicly. Russia's ambassador to Tehran Alexey Dedov confirmed this amid widespread speculation. Rumors circulated about his health and possible medical treatment abroad. Khamenei took office after his father's death in February. Russia and Iran maintain strong diplomatic ties.

The Times of India · Apr 1

Zelensky offers Russia an Easter truce to halt devastating energy strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he will ask US mediators to relay Kyiv's offer of an Easter ceasefire to Russia, following the Kremlin's claim of lacking detailed proposals. The proposed ceasefire is conditional on Russia ceasing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with Ukraine reciprocating by stopping strikes on Russian…

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Russian An-26 military transport plane crashes in Crimea, 29 dead

A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board. Russia's defense ministry stated a technical malfunction is the likely cause, with no signs of external impact. A military commission is investigating the incident.

The Times of India · Apr 1

Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine calls Hungary ‘a disgrace’ after leaked calls with Moscow emerge

Kyiv urges inquiry after leaked calls appeared to capture Hungarian foreign minister telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions to its liking. What we know on day 1,498

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1

Crude Oil Prices Retreat on Hopes the Iran War is Near an End

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.50 (-1.46%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.0559 (-1.71%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and settled sharply lower on hopes that the war in Iran is near an end. Crude...

Barchart · Mar 31

‘Repulsive’: Polish and Irish leaders condemn Hungarian foreign minister’s alleged links to Russia

Leaked audio appeared to capture Péter Szijjártó telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions list to its liking

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31

Kallas insists Russian assets are an option if Orbán doesn't lift veto on Ukraine loan

If Viktor Orbán is re-elected and maintains his veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, the EU should take a second look at the idea of using the Russian assets, Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday while visiting Kyiv.

Euronews · Mar 31

Fire at chemical plant in Russia’s Nizhnekamsk leaves three dead

Footage shows thick smoke rising over an industrial site in Nizhnekamsk, western Russia.

Euronews · Mar 31

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade

Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted ever since the US attacked the South American country and arrested its leader Nicolás Maduro in early January.

Euronews · Mar 31