The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine Urged To Resolve Defense Procurement Rift Quickly

Ukraine faces internal conflict in defense leadership amid tensions with Russia, drawing international concern and calls for diplomatic resolutions.

Top News · Jan 29, 2025

Western officials warn Ukraine over weapons procurement dispute

Western officials have warned that a growing dispute between Ukraine’s defense minister and the head of its procurement agency could undermine trust and disrupt weapons supplies

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Ukraine drones hit oil refinery 250 miles east of Moscow in mass attack on power plants

More than 100 drones were launched by Kyiv against targets in Russia

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia

Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.

AAP · Jan 29, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Putin refuses direct talks with Zelenskyy

Russian president calls Ukrainian counterpart ‘illegitimate’; Zelenskyy says government will try to replace suspended US aid. What we know on 1,071

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2025

Putin Says Talks With Ukraine Possible, But Not With Zelensky

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he called "illegitimate".

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2025

Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight amid Russian threats and AI fears

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists says the United States, China and Russia have the prime responsibility to pull the world back from the brink

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Options Corner: Shifting Policies Should Bode Well for Cheniere Energy Over the Long Run

With the Trump administration broadcasting its geopolitical playbook, LNG stock appears to be a strong buy-and-hold investment.

Barchart · Jan 28, 2025

Armenia and Azerbaijan are at loggerheads again – here’s why tensions are rising

Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, has launched a fierce verbal attack on Armenia, which he has called a fascist state. “Fascism must be destroyed,” he said in an interview on local TV networks on January 7. “Either the Armenian leadership will destroy it, or we will.”

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025

Russian diplomats make first visit to Syria since al-Assad’s removal

The visit comes as Moscow seeks to secure the fate of two military bases in Syria.

Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025