The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow violates Zelensky’s air truce as Trump envoys head abroad for peace talks

Russia’s Tass news agency said Witkoff and Kushner were scheduled to visit Moscow and Kyiv on Saturday and Sunday

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Europe calls out Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ in public. But how can it make Putin pay?

Governments are now quicker to point the finger at Moscow, but critics say their inaction invites more sabotage

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

Russia Sanctions Bill: India gets a breather as Trump’s 100% tariff weapon stalls in US House

A US Senate bill to impose tougher sanctions on Russia is facing growing opposition in the House, making it unlikely to move before the November midterm elections. The bill could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India, China and…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Ukraine war briefing: US envoy to visit Kyiv in coming days, Zelenskyy says, as Putin signals ‘chance’ of peace

Negotiators to visit Kyiv and Moscow as US president Donald Trump says he wants to see an end to the war.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

Kim Mulkey’s Plan Backfired. Here’s Why Ukrainian Center Kate Koval Decided to Leave LSU.

Koval shared a statement detailing the emotional reason why she’s leaving LSU.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3

'Highly likely' Russia will escalate attacks on EU, Lithuanian minister says

While commending Berlin for attributing the attempted Leipzig drone attack to Russia, Lithuania's foreign affairs minister warns stronger EU-wide deterrence is needed to prevent further escalation.

Euronews · Sep 3

A gold warning is flashing red. Is a new global crisis taking shape?

The Dutch central bank moved gold reserves to London for easier deployment during crises. This relocation was prompted by increasing geopolitical unrest and a reassessment of reserve accessibility. Central banks now consider foreign asset accessibility a key risk management factor. The freezing of Russian reserves significantly altered perceptions of asset…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Russians skewer authorities for ordering citizens to register their chicken

A government decree requiring registration of domestic birds, camels and reindeer took effect Tuesday, sending Russians to government service centres with live chickens in tow before authorities clarified that owners did not need to bring their animals anywhere.

Euronews · Sep 3

Culture or Kremlin influence? Europe divided over its Russian Houses

A dispute between Germany and Russia over their cultural centres is drawing fresh attention to a network of Russian Houses that has faced years of accusations of propaganda and espionage, but continues to operate in several European countries.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 3

Stalker 2 studio is raffling keychains made from a shot-down Russian helicopter to raise funds for mine removal in the real-world Chornobyl Exclusion Zone

Other prizes include patches, t-shirts, and game keys—GSC Game World hopes to raise at least $100,000 for the effort.

PC Gamer · Sep 3