The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Trump’s big ‘beautiful letters’ go unanswered as pen pal Kim Jong Un snubs POTUS for Russia

First Elon, now Kim?

We Got This Covered · Jul 4, 2025

Zelenskyy and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in 'fruitful' phone call

The talk comes a day after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine, Iran and other issues in a call the Kremlin described as "frank and constructive".

Euronews · Jul 4, 2025

Dutch and German agencies report Russia's increased use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine

The Russian military is increasingly using banned chemical weapons like chloropicrin in Ukraine, forcing soldiers into the open. Dutch and German intelligence agencies revealed this, urging sanctions and support for Kyiv.

Euronews · Jul 4, 2025

Photos show the damage after the latest missile and drone strike targeting Kyiv

Kyiv was targeted with waves of drone and missile attacks overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbor’s land.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Afghanistan hails Russia’s decision to recognise Taliban rule as ‘historic step’

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The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Russia is paying schoolgirls to have babies. Why is pronatalism on the rise around the world?

In some parts of Russia, schoolgirls who become pregnant are being paid more than 100,000 roubles (nearly £900) for giving birth and raising their babies.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2025

Putin may be mocking Trump over Ukraine – but the US president won’t do anything about it

ANALYSIS: The Europeans are stepping up pleas to Trump over Ukraine while he’s ‘mocked’ by Putin. World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains how the US is no longer seen as a European ally

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Canada races to build icebreakers amid melting ice and geopolitical tensions

In an Arctic reshaped by the climate crisis, less ice really means more as countries face risks in push for more ships

The Guardian - US · Jul 4, 2025

Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban regime. Will China follow?

Experts monitoring the Taliban’s new diplomacy push in Asia say China could follow suit, paving the way for wider recognition of the militant group and ending its pariah status on the world stage. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Russia expanding Ukraine chemical weapons use, allege European spy agencies

Russia denies using the weapons, as does Ukraine; International body says previous accusations not “substantiated.”

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025