The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Preserving territorial integrity is key, say US and Russian diplomats at UN – as it happened

Deputy US ambassador Robert Wood says nearly everyone at UN meeting backed Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

Russia has used Putin’s Oreshnik missile for the first time. Why now?

Putin said the missile was called the ‘Oreshnik’ — Russian for hazelnut tree

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Russia Calls For UN Security Council Meeting On Syria Crisis

Russia requests UN Security Council meeting on Syria's Assad regime collapse and Israeli actions in buffer zone.

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media

Russia has granted the al-Assad family asylum on ‘humanitarian grounds’, Russian news agencies report.

Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024

Syrian Rebel Leaders Guarantee Security Of Russian Military Bases

Syrian rebel leaders assure safety of Russian bases in Syria. Political dialogue and bilateral relations emphasized.

Top News · Dec 8, 2024

Assad family’s iron-grip rule on Syria toppled as insurgents take control of Damascus

Assad, who has not spoken in public since the lightning rebel advance, has fled Damascus, reportedly to Moscow

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024

Bashar Al-Assad And Family Granted Asylum In Moscow

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family granted asylum in Russia amid ongoing conflict. Geopolitical implications and future of Syrian government i...

Top News · Dec 8, 2024

Russian Ex-ASML employee indicted for stealing critical trade secrets — currently in custody, faces 20-year Netherlands entry ban

A Russian engineer at ASML has been accused of stealing trade secrets at the company and now faces litigation and an entry-ban.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 8, 2024

Assad leaves behind a fragmented nation – stabilizing Syria will be a major challenge for fractured opposition and external backers

The brutal 54-year reign of the Assad family in Syria looks to be over.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2024

Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria – but where is the former dictator now?

Ex-president has not been pictured since he vowed to ‘crush’ rebels a week ago and his location is unclear

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024