The Latest Breaking News from Russia

OPEC+ sticks with plan to keep oil flow steady amid turmoil

Key members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed on Sunday to keep production levels steady through the end of March.

Fortune · Jan 4

If Venezuela becomes a major oil producer again, 'that could cement lower prices' long term and put pressure on Russia, analyst says

“There’s been a big benefit for Russia to see Venezuela’s oil industry collapse. And the reason is because they were a competitor on the global stage for that oil market.”

Fortune · Jan 4

Russia Slams Trump, Vows to 'Defend' Venezuela as World War III Fears Erupt

Russia vows to defend Venezuela as Trump escalates tensions, sparking fears of direct superpower conflict and raising the spectre of global instability.

International Business Times UK · Jan 4

Analysis: What does the fall of Venezuela's Maduro mean for Tehran?

Trump's explicit messages against Tehran coincide with the fall of Maduro in Venezuela and military operations in Nigeria, raising questions about US military resurgence and influence in the global world order.

Euronews · Jan 3

Ukraine and European allies discuss US-led 20-point peace plan in Kyiv

European national security advisers travelled to the Ukrainian capital on Saturday to attend a security forum and further peace talk discussions on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

Euronews · Jan 3

Russia Slams U.S. Operation To Capture Maduro: 'Deeply Concerning And Condemnable'

Russia condemned the U.S.'s operation in Venezuela that has resulted in the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, calling it an "act of armed aggression against Venezuela."

Latin Times · Jan 3

Why Does Trump Want Venezuela? Global Backlash Exposes Risks of POTUS' Gamble

Trump hails 'brilliant' Delta Force capture of Maduro after Venezuela strikes. Caracas burns as Russia condemns aggression. Oil, drugs, migration at stake.

International Business Times UK · Jan 3

New year, new deal? Why peace still feels elusive for Ukraine

The US may be making positive noises, but exhausted Ukrainians remain wary after nearly four years of war

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky and Starmer discuss how to spend billions seized from Abramovich after Chelsea sale

Before the sale of Chelsea in 2022, Abramovich said that he would set up a war victims' charity, but hasn't followed through

The Independent UK · Jan 3

At least two people killed and scores injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Authorities said the body of a three-year-old boy was recovered from the rubble of a destroyed apartment building after the attack.

Euronews · Jan 3