The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russian hackers target Gmail passwords to crack down on international critics

Academics and critics engaging with Russia discussions are being targeted in email phishing campaign.

TechRadar · Jun 23, 2025

Voices: Donald Trump’s gamble in Iran is bad news for the ‘axis of autocracies’

COMMENT: United by little more than a hatred of the US-led world order, Russia, China and North Korea are in no doubt that the attacks on Iran’s nuclear programme pose a threat to their marriage of convenience, says Luke McGee

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

A Ukrainian journalist is released from Russian custody in occupied Crimea

A Ukrainian journalist has been released after more than four years in Russian custody in occupied Crimea

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Libya's Al-Khadim airbase becomes a hub for Russian arms in the Sahel

Amid renewed relations with Libya, Russia is relying on the Al-Khadim base near Benghazi to strengthen its military presence in the Sahel region of Africa. RFI journalists were able to trace the itinerary of a Russian cargo plane from Syria to Libya, one of many flights operating on this route.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2025

Is Vitaly Zdorovetskiy About To Go Free? Russian YouTuber Bail Approved

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy granted bail in the Philippines but remains in BI custody amid ongoing charges and pending deportation with no country yet willing to receive him.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23, 2025

US defends strikes on Iran's nuclear sites at UNSC as Russia and China condemn action

The US military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, entering into the conflict and Israel's effort to destroy Iran’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime adversary.

Euronews · Jun 23, 2025

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least 5 and injure over a dozen

A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital has killed at least four people and injured others as rescuers searched a collapsed apartment building for survivors

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

NATO leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions

U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are gathering this week for what might be a historic summit

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump in ‘important’ call with Zelensky after US president told Putin ‘mocking’ peace

Comes after Russia fired 550 missiles and drones, in an attack Kyiv says is the largest since the war began

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Europeans back higher defence spending amid Russia threat, poll finds

Majorities in some countries back mandatory military service, and poll shows public sharply divided over Trump

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025