The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Drone war, ground offensive continue despite new Russia-Ukraine peace push

Tit-for-tat drone attacks as Russia blames Ukraine and Europe for efforts to disrupt diplomacy.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025

Europeans are concerned that the US will withdraw support from NATO. They are right to worry − Americans should, too

The United States has long played a leadership role in NATO, the most successful military alliance in history.

The Conversation · May 27, 2025

IDF firing ‘warning shots’ near diplomats sets an unacceptable precedent in international relations

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) appears to have “crossed the Rubicon” in the West Bank town of Jenin, when it opened fire in the vicinity of a group of visiting diplomats on May 21 – in flagrant violation of international law. The group of diplomats representing 31 countries – including…

The Conversation · May 27, 2025

Why Zelensky believes Russia is planning a major new offensive, not a peace proposal

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The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Trying To Derail Peace Talks

Russia said Tuesday that its massive aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent days were a "response" to escalating Ukrainian drone strikes on its own civilians, accusing Kyiv of trying to "disrupt" peace efforts.

International Business Times · May 27, 2025

Russian forces take four border villages in Ukraine’s Sumy region

A Ukrainian official says Russian forces have taken over four border villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

‘Ample evidence’ Russia preparing fresh offensive despite talk of ceasefire, claims Zelensky

Russia’s foreign ministry says it is working on a peace proposal to be sent to Ukraine, but Kyiv suggests Moscow is simultaneously planning a major new offensive

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Russia seizes Ukrainian border villages as its massive bombing campaign slows

A Ukrainian official says Russian forces have taken over four border villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Charlie Hebdo files complaint against fake covers it calls 'Russian propaganda'

The French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo has filed a counterfeiting complaint in court against a series of fake covers that it says are pro-Russian propaganda.

Radio France Internationale · May 27, 2025

Tuesday briefing: Trump’s statements about Putin have changed. Will his actions catch up?

In today’s newsletter: As the US president becomes more disillusioned with Vladimir Putin, a look at how his stance towards the Russian leader is – and isn’t – shifting

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025