The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Estonia, NATO slam ‘brazen’ Russian air incursion, Moscow denies claim

Estonia says three MiG-31 fighter jets entered its airspace without permission and stayed for a total of 12 minutes.

Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2025

Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete neutrally in 2026 Winter Olympics

Athletes will undergo checks to prove they do not actively support the war in Ukraine or have links with the army.

Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2025

Estonia And Allies Denounce 'Reckless' Russian Air Incursion

Three Russian MiG-31 fighters violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Friday, Estonia said, triggering complaints of a dangerous new provocation from the EU and NATO. Italian F-35 fighters attached to NATO's air defence support mission in the Baltic states were scrambled to intercept the Russian jets and…

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2025

Moldova will keep pro-EU course despite Russian threat, Popescu tells RFI

Under mounting pressure from Russian interference, Moldova faces a critical test of its democracy with parliamentary elections on 28 September. RFI spoke to Nicu Popescu, the country’s former deputy prime minister and foreign minister, who is running for parliament on the list of the pro-European Action and Solidarity Party.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19, 2025

China and India among 23 countries to compete in Russia’s answer to Eurovision

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The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Tens of thousands of Cuban mercenaries being recruited to fight for Putin in Ukraine, says Kyiv

Ukrainian officials told a panel of US lawmakers that at least 20,000 Cuban citizens have signed contracts with the Russian military

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

IOC To Again Allow Russians Under Neutral Flag At 2026 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced that athletes from Russia will once more be allowed to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics under a neutral banner if they meet strict conditions.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2025

Rep. Michael McCaul, foreign policy hawk in an increasingly isolationist GOP, recounts 20 years in Congress

The longtime Austin Republican, who is retiring at the end of his term, said he is concerned about the direction of his party and Congress as a whole.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 19, 2025

Crude Prices Undercut by Dollar Strength and Possible Larger Global Oil Supplies

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) today closed down -0.55 (-0.87%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) closed down -0.0309 (-1.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today due to strength in the dollar (DXY00 ). Also, the outlook for additional global oil supplies is bearish for crude...

Barchart · Sep 19, 2025

'We really need to act': EU breaks taboo with first-ever sanctions on Russian LNG

The new package of EU sanctions on Russia contains the first-ever ban on imports of liquefied natural gas. "This will make this phase out of Russian gas in Europe much faster," Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews.

Euronews · Sep 19, 2025