The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Major Russian IT service provider hit with cyberattack

Many Russian financial and credit institutions could be at risk following attack.

TechRadar · Feb 25, 2025

Kremlin welcomes ‘more balanced’ US stance on Ukraine after UN vote

Moscow praises Washington for siding with it at UN, as European countries abstain in sign of deepening rift with US

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025

Africa and war in Ukraine: from strategic neutrality to pro-Russian realignment

As Ukraine marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, Africa has become a strategic issue for both Moscow and Kyiv, with countries on the continent adjusting their stance according to their own economic interests and political alliances.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2025

US aligns with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine

US support for Moscow resolution, rejection of EU’s, illustrates deepening division between Washington and allies.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025

Europe ready to 'step up' defence commitments in Ukraine: Macron

In a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine and that Europe was ready to "step up" its defence commitments to build a long-lasting peace.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,097

Here are the key developments on the 1,097th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025

Ukraine reconstruction and recovery will cost $524bn over next decade, says report – as it happened

Cost of damages over three years is almost three times estimated GDP of Ukraine for 2024, says report by Ukraine government, World Bank, European Commission and UN

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025

Ukraine war truce could be weeks away, Macron hints as he reveals talks with Starmer about sending troops

US President says ‘Europe is going to make sure nothing happens’ following talks with Emmanuel Macron

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Britain’s insistence on total Ukrainian victory was misguided – it’s time for a realistic compromise

By refusing to back negotiations for the past three years, the UK has become irrelevant to the search for peace – we must change course, says crossbench peer Robert Skidelsky

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025

Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security

A top Russian security official and Indonesia’s defense minister have held talks in Jakarta as Moscow’s war on Ukraine entered its fourth year

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025