The Latest Breaking News from Russia

CIA spy who sold US secrets to Russia dies in prison aged 84

Aldrich Ames confessed to being paid over $2.5 million from Moscow for CIA secrets

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Europe’s showdown with Trump over threat to Greenland

Nato unity put to the test as Keir Starmer and European allies warn US president he can’t decide future of Danish territory

The Independent UK · Jan 6

A key hurdle to Ukraine peace deal has been overcome thanks to Britain and France – this is what’s next

ANALYSIS: Zelensky himself has admitted that a ceasefire is unlikely given Moscow’s refusal to accede to its demands. But a pledge by the UK and France to deploy troops in Ukraine if there is a peace deal represents progress, writes Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Hegseth Says Nearly 200 U.S. Troops Entered Caracas to Capture Maduro, Mocks Russian Air Defenses

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that nearly 200 American troops entered central Caracas during a pre-dawn operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Latin Times · Jan 6

Confused and divided: Where do Europe's citizens stand on the Ukraine peace plan?

Data shows Europeans are reluctant to make significant concessions to Russia, while at the same time agreeing that it is time to push for a settlement with Ukraine.

Euronews · Jan 6

Canada officials will visit Greenland after Trump’s renewed takeover threats

Trump has argued the U.S. needs to control Greenland to ensure the security of the NATO territory in the face of rising threats from China and Russia in the Arctic.

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Bulletin world briefing: Venezuela’s opposition leader to return and Trump warned over Greenland

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Machado says she will return to Venezuela as she heaps praise on Trump European leaders send stern warning to Trump over future of Greenland Russia accused of attacking US company hours before Ukraine peace talks Tourists left stranded…

The Independent UK · Jan 6

This is not about Venezuela, but about Trump’s strategy for the world

A firm and unanimous condemnation of any attempt, including from the US, to create a sphere of influence by force of arms, would be a good start to clarify Europe’s position and start recruiting partners for its cause, Prof Dr Sven Biscop writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

Euronews · Jan 6

Russia's latest drone barrage against Ukraine kills two as allies meet in Paris

Russia launched dozens of drones into Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, as European leaders prepared to meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees in Ukraine.

Euronews · Jan 6

Putin as a Russian James Bond? Jude Law’s Vladimir film seems to have swallowed Kremlin myths

In The Wizard of the Kremlin, Jude Law plays Russia’s president as a cool, reluctant leader, a strategist who got the job because he was young, athletic and a spy. This is a creation far removed from the man himself

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6