The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia threatens consequences over ‘use of UK drones in Ukraine deep strikes’

Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Russian websites could soon be easy pickings for hackers as security certificates expire — banks, emails, and government systems all potentially at risk

Russia's websites lost their trusted certificates, and the fix Moscow is offering asks users to install a state root that can vouch for any site on the internet.

TechRadar · Aug 17

Ukrainian drone that smashed TU-95 bomber is based on a smuggled UAV China refused to sell

A Russian TU-95 bomber destroyed on the tarmac was taken out by a Ukrainian drone developed from smuggled Chinese UAV technology.

TechRadar · Aug 17

Binance Gave Russia A Client's Data. It Was Used To Bring Terrorism Charges Over Ukraine Donations.

Binance says it fully exited Russia in 2023, but documents show the crypto giant later provided Russian investigators with detailed information about a customer who donated to Ukrainian-linked causes.

International Business Times · Aug 17

Russia expanding secret bases that can launch drones deep inside Nato territory: report

Nato has raised the alarm over the threat of a Russian attack amid repeated incursions by Moscow’s drones

The Independent UK · Aug 17

North Korea grows stronger as South Korea reckons with fading US support

According to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, North Korea is preparing to send as many as 50,000 fresh troops to support Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. While the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been unable to verify Zelensky’s claim, it has not fallen on deaf ears in Seoul.

The Conversation · Aug 17

Russian court jails a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine

A court in Russia has convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11 years and a month in prison in the latest crackdown on dissent ahead of next month’s parliamentary election

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion

Mother and son Olga and Nikita Belov say they were facing jail and potential torture after asylum case was rejected

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer

For over a month, Ukrainian drones have been relentlessly striking warehouses belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries. This offensive has led to immense destruction worth billions in merchandise and has severely affected supply chains. The primary goal is to frustrate military logistics while exerting economic strain on Russia, leaving countless…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Russia's Economy Is Facing Increasing Pressure. Analysts Worry Putin Might Escalate Before The Money Runs Out.

Analysts worry that the Russian economy's overall shakiness might lead Russia to take aggressive action in a desperate attempt to end the war as soon as possible.

International Business Times · Aug 17