The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Feting 35 years of independence

On Monday, Ukraine marks 35 years since restoring its independence. For nearly a third of this time, we have been fighting to defend our state and our right to exist as a sovereign nation in the face of Russia's armed aggression. Yet Ukraine continues to resist and develop, strengthen its…

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

‘Double-tap’ attack: 14 killed as Russian drones ravage Zelenskyy’s hometown

Russian drone strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 14 people and injured 121 others on Friday, including 22 children, local authorities said, in one of the latest deadly attacks as Moscow intensifies its aerial campaign against Ukraine.

The Times of India · Aug 21

Deadly Russian attack on shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown kills at least 16

In an update on Saturday morning, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that nine people remain missing following the attack. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.

Euronews · Aug 21

More Russians seeking to leave as fears of another mobilisation grow

Fears of another military mobilisation are driving an increasing number of Russians to look at exiting the country, an emigration support platform has told RFI, nearly four years after Moscow called up 300,000 reservists to fight in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 21

Andrew Tate and brother Tristan reported to counter-terror police over ‘Russian propaganda’ video

‘It is absurd to equate a day at the range with military training,’ representatives for the Tate brothers said of clip showing them in front of a tank

The Independent UK · Aug 21

10 Photos of Taylor Swift's Ex, Conor Kennedy: RFK Jr.'s Son Facing 7 to 10 Years in Prison Sentence

Conor Kennedy, son of RFK Jr., is on Russia's wanted list for allegedly fighting in Ukraine. A Moscow court authorised his arrest in absentia, citing mercenary activities.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports

Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used ⁠in assassinations

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

China opens new Arctic trade route – but obstacles will prevent its wider use

Sea Legend, a Chinese shipping line, recently announced it was launching a regular container service between China and Europe via the Arctic. The announcement follows a trial crossing in 2025 that saw a container ship travel from the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in eastern China to Felixstowe in the UK in…

The Conversation · Aug 21

Coalition of the Willing talks set for Monday in Kyiv

Members of the so-called Coalition of the Willing will meet on Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv to discuss continued support for the war-torn country amid another year of Russian aggression.

Euronews · Aug 21

Romania holding suspect linked to weapons cache in Germany

BERLIN - Romania is holding a suspected “low-level agent” accused of preparing attacks, following the discovery of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, Germany’s interior minister said Friday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21