The Latest Breaking News from Russia

‘Too early to rejoice’: Why Russia isn’t celebrating Trump win – yet

Russia will gain from Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to negotiate a ceasefire but is unsure about how much he can do.

Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2024

Pentagon responds to claims North Korean troops in Russia ‘gorging on pornography’

Internet access in Russia is not unrestricted, but is far more open than in the closed off North Korea

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

UK Sanctions Russia-backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps

The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.

International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024

What Trump’s return might mean for Europe, and how it’s starting to prepare for the challenges

Donald Trump’s expected foreign policy towards Europe during his second term will have far-reaching, and possibly, grave consequences.

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2024

An 8-hour Russian drone barrage keeps Kyiv on edge as the war in Ukraine nears 1,000 days

Dozens of Russian drones have targeted the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in a nighttime attack that lasted eight hours

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Trump’s election deepens Ukraine’s pessimism as Russia war rages

The mood among servicemen is sombre as a military expert predicts Ukraine has about eight months left of military aid.

Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2024

South Korea says ‘not ruling out’ supplying weapons to Ukraine

President Yoon signals shift based on Pyongyang’s support for Russia and says would ‘prioritise defensive weapons’.

Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2024

South Korea President Says 'Not Ruling Out' Direct Weapons To Ukraine

Major arms exporter South Korea is not ruling out providing weapons directly to Ukraine, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday, signalling a possible shift in Seoul's stance on the issue.

International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024

Biden ‘rushing’ billions in aid to Ukraine as Trump win fuels uncertainty

Zelenskyy was among the first leaders to congratulate Trump, who has criticised the scale of US support for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2024

Russia still views US as a ‘hostile state’ despite Trump’s victory

The Kremlin’s cautious response to Donald Trump’s re-election underscores ongoing tensions with Washington, as Moscow continues to view its nuclear rival as a "hostile state".

Radio France Internationale · Nov 7, 2024