The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Trump threatens Russia with new sanctions if no peace deal is reached with Ukraine in the next 50 days

U.S. will also send weapons to Ukraine as Trump turns against Putin

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Man accused of plot to share Shapps details says he wanted to ‘expose’ Russian spies

Howard Phillips tells court he hoped to ‘trap’ agents by offering information about the then defence secretary

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025

‘He’ll bomb people at night’: Trump slams Putin ahead of major announcement

Putin's disappointing charm offensive.

We Got This Covered · Jul 14, 2025

Bastille Day parade shows 'operational capability of French army'

A record 7,000 military personnel – some in combat gear – have marched down the Champs-Elysées in this year's Bastille Day parade, demonstrating the French military's "operational credibility" in the face of mounting security challenges, notably from Russia. The guest of honour this year is Indonesia.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2025

Sleeplessness, death, destruction: Russian attacks torment Kyiv

For a brief moment, Al Jazeera cameraman experiences life under Russia’s bombs – and all of its side effects.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2025

Trump expected to announce plan to sell Patriot defence systems to Ukraine

President says US will send Kyiv ‘sophisticated’ equipment ahead of announcement as frustration with Russia grows

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025

Trump confirms new weapons deal for Ukraine and threatens ‘severe’ tariffs on Russia if war doesn’t end in 50 days – as it happened

President says US will make weapons, including Patriots, but Europe will fund them for Ukraine during meeting with Nato chief, Mark Rutte

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025

How Serbia's turn to the West provoked Putin’s reaction

It is to be seen if Putin has yet crossed Trump’s “red line” and if Washington is willing to unleash more painful sanctions on Russia. One thing is clear – Moscow’s continued defiance and rogue activities in its neighbourhoods have awakened the Trump administration, Ambassador John B. Craig writes.

Euronews · Jul 14, 2025

France's Macron calls for major hike in defence spending, citing Russia threat

President Emmanuel Macron has called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2025

‘People here are as strong as concrete’: the stunning architecture of war-torn Kharkiv

A new architectural guidebook was written as a love letter to the Ukrainian city – then Russia started bombing it. How will this home to Tetris-like offices and daring curved cinemas be rebuilt?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025