The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Turkey walks a tightrope as Trump threatens sanctions over Russian trade

Ankara is aiming to dodge President Donald Trump’s threat of sanctions against countries that trade with Russia. While Turkey is the third largest importer of Russian goods, it has largely escaped international sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. However, with Trump vowing to get tough with Moscow if…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2025

Dormant volcano erupts in Russia for first time in around 500 years, days after magnitude 8.8 megaquake

Krasheninnikov volcano has erupted on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. This is the second volcano to erupt in the region following the magnitude 8.8 megaquake on July 30.

LiveScience · Aug 4, 2025

Ukraine war leads to heightened demand for bionic prosthetic limbs

An estimated 20,000 Ukrainians have had amputations since Russia invaded the country in February last year, most of whom are wounded soldiers.

Euronews · Aug 4, 2025

Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow days before US sanctions hit Russia

The US president’s special envoy for the Middle East and Russia Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow midweek, just two days before Trump’s deadline for the Kremlin to reach a deal with Ukraine or face significant tariffs.

Euronews · Aug 4, 2025

Suspected gunmen go on trial in Moscow over concert hall terror attack

Islamic State affiliate group have claimed responsibility, though Russian investigators have sought to blame Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Trump envoy to visit Moscow this week before deadline for ending Ukraine war

Steve Witkoff to travel to Moscow before US president’s Friday deadline after which new sanctions could be imposed

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Russia's strikes cause fires and injuries in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk

Russian overnight airstrikes resulted in damage to an electronics market in Ukraine's Odesa and injured several, including a four-month-old, in Dnipropetrovsk.

Euronews · Aug 4, 2025

Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine

White House deputy chief Stephen Miller says it was ‘not acceptable’ for India to continue to buy Russian oil.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025

US special envoy Steve Witkoff expected to visit Moscow on Wednesday – as it happened

Witkoff expected to visit Russia as latest deadline set by Donald Trump exires on Friday, requiring Putin to agree to a ceasefire or face sanctions

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Krasheninnikov Volcano Last Eruption: Tsunami Warning Raised Again After Earthquake Triggered by Volcanic Activity

A powerful earthquake triggered volcanic activity and tsunami alerts in Russia's Kamchatka region, highlighting ongoing seismic threats and regional instability.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4, 2025