The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Zelensky vows revenge after Russian double-tap strike on shopping mall in his hometown kills 16

Search for survivors continues with nine people still missing following two strikes on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih

The Independent UK · Aug 22

Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 14

KYIV (UKRAINE) - Russian drones slammed into a busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine Friday, killing 14 people in an attack condemned as "cynical and despicable" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Deadly 'double-tap' Russian drone strikes target Ukraine shopping centre

A pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed at least 15 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting emergency workers in what's known as a "double-tap" strike, with the second…

France 24 · Aug 21

Russian strike kills at least 6 at shopping center in central Ukrainian city

Ukrainian officials say Russian drones drones have hit a shopping center in the city of Kryvyi Rih, killing six people and wounding scores of others

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Ukraine sanctions ‘Masha and the Bear’ cartoon over alleged Russian propaganda

Ukraine sanctioned the creators of the Masha and the Bear cartoon — one of Russia’s most successful cultural exports — accusing the globally popular children’s cartoon of spreading pro-Russian narratives to young audiences.

Euronews · Aug 21

Does Putin travel without security?

In order to create an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a leader beloved by his people, pro-Russia social media users have been claiming that he travels without a security team, unlike other heads of state. To illustrate this claim, they shared a video of his latest trip to…

France 24 · 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