The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Zelenskyy calls for stronger allies' action to break Russia's war capacity

Meanwhile, Russia used two ballistic missiles and 131 drones in its aerial assault, Ukrainian authorities reported.

Euronews · Mar 31, 2025

What is a ‘revisionist’ state, and what are they trying to revise?

Once upon a time, “revisionist power” was a term reserved for nations trying to overturn the postwar liberal order – the usual suspects being countries like Russia, China or Iran.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025

China's foreign minister visits Russia amid uncertainty around Ukraine ceasefire

While Beijing has publicly maintained a neutral stance, China continues to provide diplomatic and economic support to Russia.

Euronews · Mar 31, 2025

Crude oil markets retreat as economic concerns outweigh Trump’s tariff threats

Crude oil prices climbed on Monday amid US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose 25% to 50% tariffs on Russia’s oil. However, economic concerns may outweigh geopolitical tensions, as a weakening economic outlook could dampen oil demand. Investors will also be closely watching the OPEC+ meeting.

Euronews · Mar 31, 2025

Three years on: Ukraine remembers Bucha’s retaking

A ceremony was held to mark three years since Ukrainian forces retook Bucha, remembering the atrocities committed during Russia’s occupation in the early weeks of the 2022 invasion.

Euronews · Mar 31, 2025

Russia reportedly begins rare earth metals talks with US; Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin – as it happened

Pro-Kremlin newspaper reports Washington and Moscow talks have started; US president speaks out against Russian president

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025

Gymnastics’ embrace of Russians highlights neutrality’s blurred lines

FIG’s endorsement of Angelina Melnikova raises eyebrows, as does its president’s hug for invasion propagandist Nikita Nagornyy

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025

Trump accuses Zelensky of trying to back out of Ukraine minerals deal: 'If he does that, he's got problems'

‘He’s trying to back out of the rare earth deal,’ Trump told reporters on Air Force One. ‘If he does that, he’s got some problems. Big, big problems’

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,131

These are the key events on day 1,131 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2025

Vance’s posturing in Greenland was not just morally wrong. It was strategically disastrous

Thanks to Trump’s administration, the US could soon have to fight wars to get things that, just a few weeks ago, were there for the asking, says professor Timothy Snyder of Yale University

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025