The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia claims its blanket ban on competing at the Winter Olympics has been overturned

Russia claimed the ban had been overturned on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

First Thing: EU foreign policy chief warns US-Russia talks may pressure Kyiv to make concessions

Kaja Kallas voices concern as Steve Witkoff is due to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Plus, a new book highlights the forgotten builders of the Empire State Building

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

Russia ‘ready’ for war if Europe starts it, Putin says, as US peace talks end without progress

Kremlin aide says Ukraine crisis is no closer to resolution after Witkoff talks, as Russian president accuses European powers of sabotaging peace

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

When our democracy shares tech policy with Russia and China, that should terrify us

With the Sanchar Saathi mandate, India joins a very exclusive club of governments that force undeletable apps onto citizens’ phones. And it’s not the kind of club you brag about joining.

Newslaundry · Dec 2, 2025

Russia and the US threatened to resume nuclear testing after several decades. Here is why it matters

The U.S. and Russia have both recently threatened to resume nuclear testing, alarming the international community and jeopardizing a global norm against such tests

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

A third Russian tanker attacked in the Black Sea, Turkish authority says

The Turkish maritime authority reports a tanker carrying sunflower oil from Russia to Georgia was attacked in the Black Sea

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Tuesday briefing: What’s next for the resurgent space race?

In today’s newsletter: As suppliers get ready to meet policy makers and space agencies at the industry’s largest gathering, a look at the exploration and exploitation of space

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

Putin says Russia not seeking war with Europe but is ‘ready’ to fight amid peace talks – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2025

Europe’s defence landscape: Which countries spend the most?

EU countries spent €343.2 billion on defence in 2024, with Germany and France together accounting for 44% of this total.

Euronews · Dec 2, 2025

Hillary Clinton Says Trump's 'Corruption' Extends To Selling Out Ukraine So Family And Friends Can 'Make A Few Bucks'

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday of "selling out" Ukraine and U.S. interests to Russia so Trump's family and allies can profit from a proposed peace deal.

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025