The Latest Breaking News from Russia

NATO chief: "Putin is in the empire-building business again"

"Conflict is at our door," Rutte said.

Axios · Dec 11, 2025

Russian airline hack came through third-party tech vendor

Local journalists are investigating last summer's breach allegedly done by Ukrainian and Belarussian hacktivists.

TechRadar · Dec 11, 2025

UK MPs face rise in phishing attacks on messaging apps

Hackers include Russia-based actors targeting WhatsApp and Signal accounts, parliamentary authorities warn

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025

Serbia's President Vučić caught on hot mic: 'I received a message from Moscow'

Vučić's opaque comment comes amid continuing multilateral negotiations to end Russia's invasion and shore up Ukraine's resistance.

Euronews · Dec 11, 2025

IOC advises sports bodies to let Russian youth teams, athletes compete again with flag and anthem

The IOC has taken a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

NATO chief praises Germany as it aims for 'most capable army in Europe'

While Washington seems inclined to tilt towards Moscow, Germany is rearming and may soon have the strongest army in Europe.

Euronews · Dec 11, 2025

Crude Oil Prices Retreat on Concerns Over a Global Oil Glut

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is down -1.27 (-2.17%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is down -0.0342 (-1.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with crude posting a 7-week low and gasoline slumping to a 4.75-year nearest-futures low. Concerns about a global oil glut...

Barchart · Dec 11, 2025

Russia Reiterates Its Support For Venezuela After U.S. Seizes Tanker Off Its Coast

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a call with Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, where he reiterated Moscow's support for Caracas.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2025

EU triggers emergency clause to indefinitely immobilise Russian assets

The EU has decided to keep the assets of the Russian Central Bank immobilised for the foreseeable future. The ban, which is based on a provision for economic emergencies, pushes back against external attempts to release the €210 billion in assets before Ukraine is compensated.

Euronews · Dec 11, 2025

EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections

The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025