The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine’s children begin school year with balloons and missiles overhead

Ukrainian students are beginning their fifth school year since Russia’s invasion, with no end to the war in sight

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Russian ‘attempts to intimidate Europe will fail’, says EU’s Kallas as Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig drone incident – as it happened

EU’s policy chief says drone incident at German airport ‘had the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

Germany blames Russia for drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport

Germany-Russia tensions escalated on Tuesday after Berlin formally blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport and announced a series of diplomatic and security measures, as police separately investigated two suspected attacks on Germany's electricity network within hours of each other.

The Times of India · Sep 2

Ukrainian film-maker criticises EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy

Sergei Loznitsa likens removal of €2m grant to ‘a punishment in kindergarten’ on eve of Venice film festival

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

Why we need to start treating Trump’s America like Russia

IN FOCUS: Expansionist desires, aggressive military actions, and the consolidation of power in its internal affairs used to attack political enemies, Keir Giles explains how, while writing his new book, he came to realise the two countries are becoming exceedingly hard to tell apart

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed 'cheap exports' are unsustainable, but China dissented

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated nineteen G20 members agreed to address cheap exports. China dissented from this agreement, which aims to curb global economic imbalances. Bessent urged other nations to adopt measures similar to the Trump administration's trade policies. He also previewed upcoming discussions between President Trump and President Xi…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow responds to Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace as flights cancelled

Russian minister says country 'will not allow any significant disruption to civil aviation'

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Russia secretly helping Iran develop supersonic missiles: Report

Russia reportedly aids Iran in developing advanced supersonic cruise missiles since 2023. This covert program involves Russian missile specialists and ramjet propulsion technology. The technology could significantly enhance Iran's military capabilities and threaten naval vessels. This cooperation deepens existing strategic and military ties between Moscow and Tehran. The development occurs…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was winning the war in Ukraine, claiming its battlefield advances were accelerating and warning that Ukrainian forces would eventually “crumble”. He rejected reports of another Russian mobilisation as “utter nonsense”, while calling Ukraine’s leadership “terrorists” but maintaining Moscow remained open to talks aimed at…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian drones have effectively closed Russian airspace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned airlines and insurers that Russian airspace was becoming increasingly dangerous because of Ukrainian drone activity and was effectively closing. His warning comes amid intensified Russian strikes on Ukraine and frequent Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia, raising concerns over risks to civilian aviation and airspace safety.

The Economic Times · Sep 2