The Latest Breaking News from Russia

The United States unveiled sanctions Friday against 12 top leaders of the Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab, a day after banning the sale of its popular antivirus software on national security grounds.

When Russia used banned weapons, it provoked outrage — but Congress just approved shipping them to US allies

The Pentagon says Ukraine’s military is allowed to use longer-range missiles provided by the U.S. to strike targets inside Russia across more than just the front lines near Kharkiv if Kyiv is acting in self-defense

FRANCE 24 spoke to Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi on the sidelines of a global summit in Paris, during which $1 billion were pledged to increase the production of vaccines in Africa. Masisi discussed the importance of Africa producing its own vaccines and the need for considerable funding. He also reacted…

The European Union has agreed to start membership negotiations with embattled Ukraine and Moldova

EU countries approve accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, addressing Russian influence concerns and EU integration efforts.

State department warns such a move could destabilise the peninsula, as South Korea considers arming Ukraine

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, paid a visit to Pyongyang this week and signed a defence pact with reclusive North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, as he looks for new allies who can help him increase Russia’s supply of munitions for the war in Ukraine.

Kaspersky has had a rocky reputation since Russia's activities in Ukraine, but now it is set to be banned outright.