The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Vladimir Putin has announced what appears to be a dramatic strengthening of Russia’s nuclear doctrine. The Russian president was responding to speculation that the west may relax its restrictions on Ukraine’s use of its weapons to attack targets inside Russia.

While Russia continues its nuclear sabre rattling, with renewed threats to use its arsenal if attacked, fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine and in Russia’s Kursk region remains intense. But the diplomatic centre of gravity of the war recently shifted to New York and Washington.

Russia's revised nuclear doctrine warns against Western interference in Ukraine conflict, emphasizing consequences of external involvement.

Ukraine's air defenses repel Russian attack on Kyiv, causing injuries and damage. President Zelenskyy seeks U.S. support.

President Biden announced a "surge" in aid to Ukraine, directing the Pentagon to get appropriated funds to Kyiv by the end of his term.

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Officials say Ukraine’s air defenses battled an overnight Russian aerial attack on the capital Kyiv for five hours

Heart of Midlothian's opening Europa Conference League opponents Dinamo Minsk have been rocked after two of their Russian stars were told they won't…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development issued an updated report this Thursday on growth prospects in all the regions where it operates. Its Chief Economist Beata Javorcik spoke to FRANCE 24 specifically about the challenges facing the economies of conflict-hit countries like Lebanon, Ukraine and Russia.