The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russian forces appear to tighten grip on strategic city of Pokrovsk

Military analysts say situation in Pokrovsk has deteriorated, while Kremlin says it plans to explore resumption of nuclear testing

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025

Russia stands to gain very little from the bloody battle for Pokrovsk

ANALYSIS: Recently returned from the front lines near Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine, world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains that Russian claims they’ve encircled Ukrainian forces are bogus

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Russian hackers hit Windows machines via Linux VMs with new custom malware

Hiding malware in VMs bypasses security protections and hides traffic.

TechRadar · Nov 5, 2025

Airspace over Brussels Airport closed after flights diverted due to drone sighting

Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks.

Euronews · Nov 4, 2025

Exclusive: Zelenskyy says 'Ukraine's future is in the European Union'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised Ukraine’s commitment to its accession to the European Union at Euronews' Enlargement Summit on Tuesday.

Euronews · Nov 4, 2025

Ukraine ‘destroys elite Russian unit’ in drone strike on Black Sea oil rig

The Black Sea oil rig is one of four that have been occupied by Russian forces for a decade

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Maduro Claims He Has 'Daily and Ongoing Communication' With Russia as U.S. Intensifies Military Deployment in Caribbean

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro said that his government maintains "daily and ongoing communication" with Russia, including on military matters, as the United States expands its naval presence near the country

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025

Crude Prices Undercut by Dollar Strength and Weakness in Stocks

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is down -0.29 (-0.48%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is up +0.0049 (+0.26%). Crude oil prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar, with the dollar index (DXY00 ) climbing to a 3-month high. Today's slump in equity markets has also...

Barchart · Nov 4, 2025

Maduro Claims Venezuela Has a 'Very Fruitful' Relation With Russia Amid Reported Requests Of Military Support

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country has a very "serene and fruitful" military relation amid reports noting that Caracas requested equipment from Moscow.

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025

Risky to stay, costly to leave: French companies active in Russia face a difficult dilemma

Many French corporate giants have withdrawn from the Russian market, either because of the difficulties of doing business in a heavily sanctioned country or the potential PR disaster of staying.

Euronews · Nov 4, 2025