The Latest Breaking News from Russia

New AI trend on social media sees AI-generated Russian women selling their wares with a distinctly pro-China message

It is unclear whether the avatars are intended to have an ideological motive or are simply a sales technique

Digital Camera World · Oct 18, 2024

Russia seeks to ban ‘propaganda’ promoting childfree lifestyles

People could face fines of up to 400,000 rubles, as data suggests birthrate has slid to lowest level in quarter of a century

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024

Russia's Nuclear Arsenal: Strength, Strategy, And Future Developments

President Putin strengthens Russia's nuclear arsenal, modernizes forces, and raises concerns about arms control and international security.

Top News · Oct 18, 2024

As war rages in neighbouring Ukraine, Moldova readies for two crucial votes

Moldovans will head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election and referendum on EU ascension.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024

South Korean intelligence says North is sending troops to aid Russia's war in Ukraine: reports

South Korean intelligence has found that North Korea has dispatched 12,000 troops including special operation forces to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, news reports said Friday

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024

What does China want from the next US president?

During a Taiwan National Day speech on October 10, Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te said that Taipei was determined to defend Taiwan’s sovereignty against “annexation and encroachment”, and emphasised that “China has no right to represent Taiwan”.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2024

Russian troops fight desperate battles for Ukraine’s east ahead of winter

Russia reportedly disregarding heavy casualties in bid to capture ground while vehicles can still manoeuvre.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024

Why are North Koreans troops in Ukraine? Everything we know about Kim Jong-un’s soldiers joining Putin’s war

US warns Pyongyang’s troops fighting inside Putin’s ‘meat grinder’ war would be legitimate targets

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024

David Lammy vows to challenge China over support for Putin during ‘necessary’ visit

Foreign secretary will call on China to stop its economic support for Russia’s war in Ukraine during a trip designed to mend ties

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024

With Record Production, Moldova Plum Farmers Hail EU Integration

In a warehouse north of Moldova's capital, farmer Stefan Bitlan inspects boxes of plums soon heading to Germany as he has turned to exporting to the EU rather than Russia.

International Business Times · Oct 18, 2024