The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia’s decision to pull out of nuclear treaty makes the world more dangerous

Russia has announced it will no longer uphold its obligations under the intermediate-range nuclear forces (INF) treaty, signed by the Soviet Union and the United States in December 1987. The decision has raised questions about the future of nuclear deterrence and the danger of global nuclear proliferation.

The Conversation · Aug 6, 2025

Donald Trump warns Russia ‘extraordinary threat to US’ as meeting with Vladimir Putin set for next week

The US President has issued an executive order hitting India with an additional 25 per cent tariff over its purchases of Russian oil

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on India over ties to Russia and Brics bloc

White House move follows India’s oil purchases from Russia and comes amid broader Trump push for trade ‘reciprocity’

The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2025

Russia asks Central African Republic to replace Wagner with state-run Africa Corps and pay for it

Officials in the Central African Republic have said that Russia has called on the country to replace the private Wagner mercenary group with Moscow’s state-run Africa Corps and requested payment for further security services

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

This is what a nuclear attack on Scotland would look like

TODAY is a grim anniversary. Eighty years ago, the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed an estimated 210,000 people

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Continue Ranging Ahead Of Decision On Sanctions Against Russia

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Wednesday, with markets awaiting President Trump’s decision on potential sanctions against Russia.

Benzinga · Aug 6, 2025

Lithuania asks NATO for air defence support after Russian drone incursions

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said he had spoken with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about "the recent drone incidents".

Euronews · Aug 6, 2025

Trump’s envoy Witkoff will bring back only humiliation from his meeting with Putin

COMMENT: Steve Witkoff – the president’s international diplomatic Mr Fixit – has failed to bring peace to the Middle East or deliver on Trump’s boast that he would end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Trump could meet Putin for Ukraine war talks ‘as soon as next week’

Summit with Russian leader would follow ‘great progress’ made by special envoy Steve Witkoff during Moscow visit

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

Trump Tells India: Stop Buying Russian Oil or Face 25% Tariffs

Donald Trump has told India to end its purchases of Russian oil or face tariffs of 25% or more, accusing New Delhi of fuelling Moscow's war in Ukraine and threatening a major trade clash.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6, 2025