The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Zelensky to urge EU leaders to speed up Europe’s drone shield plan

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky joined European Union leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday as they push ahead with plans to build a continent-wide defence shield against Russian drones. The summit follows a series of airspace intrusions that have rattled Denmark, Poland and Estonia, highlighting gaps in Europe’s security.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 2, 2025

French troops arrest captain of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker feared to be behind Denmark drone incursions

The ship was sailing off the coast of Denmark at around the time of the drone incursions

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

“Breaking a Breach in the System”: Interview with Anastasiia Shavlak

In the Russian legal system, criminal proceedings are always at the extreme front line, where people’s fates intersect with the letter of the law. In conditions where acquittals account for less than 0.2%, every defense victory becomes an extraordinary event.

inkl · Oct 2, 2025

Zelensky At European Summit As EU Seeks To Bolster Backing

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv's fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support.

International Business Times · Oct 2, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin says ‘impossible to believe’ Moscow wants a war but warns Trump of escalation

Putin warns Trump sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would be 'new stage of escalation'

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Defending the skies: How can Ukraine help Europe build its drone wall?

Kyiv has offered to European countries to counter a string of Russian drone incursions with the experience and expertise it has gained the hard way.

Euronews · Oct 2, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Attack cutting power to Chornobyl nuclear plant a ‘global threat’, says Zelenskyy

Emergency diesel generators brought online after Russia accused of shelling substation supplying power to scene of 1986 disaster. What we know on day 1,317

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2025

EU leaders give 'broad support' for drone wall and using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

The European Commission will now fine tune a Roadmap for defence set to be released in two weeks, before leaders convene for another summit to make decisions.

Euronews · Oct 1, 2025

Russia Cut Power To Defunct Chernobyl Nuclear Plant, Ukraine Says

The site of Ukraine's defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant -- partially destroyed in a 1986 meltdown -- lost power on Wednesday after Russia shelled a nearby substation, Kyiv said.

International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025

Macron Says Tanker Linked To Russia's Covert Fleet Under Investigation In France

The French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that an oil tanker located near the French shoreline is linked to Russia’s covert maritime operations, which are bypassing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. The tanker, identified as “Pushpa” or “Boracay,” was reportedly involved in drone flights over Denmark and…

Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025