The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Zelensky asks allies for more missile defences after 17 killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv

Kyiv says that Ukraine has been supplied with a third of the air defence missiles it was given in 2025

The Independent UK · Aug 5

North Korea Is Reportedly Sending a Ballistic Missile Unit To Russia. Ukraine Worries More Troops Could Come Next

North Korea has deployed a ballistic missile unit to western Russia, according to a report.

International Business Times · Aug 5

FBI Probed if Trump Acted 'Wittingly or Unwittingly' as Russian Agent, Newly Revealed Memos Show

Newly released documents reveal the FBI's 2017 investigation into whether President Trump was a Russian agent, following the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey, sparking a constitutional crisis.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: "If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love..." — Inspiring life lessons on emotional intelligence, accountability, relationships, forgiveness, self-growth, and how letting go of resentment unlocks true empathy by the iconic Russian novelist

Today's Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: The famous quote by Russian master novelist Leo Tolstoy highlights the transformative spiritual connection between self-responsibility and unconditional compassion. By consciously abandoning the instinct to assign external blame, individuals dismantle ego-driven defenses and clear the path for personal development.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Over 50 nations, 3 continents: Has World War III already begun?

The world today is so well-connected and interlinked that the petrol in your car costs more because missiles are flying over the Persian Gulf, your online order is delayed because ships are avoiding the Red Sea, and soldiers who learnt to fight Russian drones in Ukraine are now training troops…

The Times of India · Aug 5

Ukraine orders evacuation of Kramatorsk region as Russian strikes kills 17

The overnight assault lasted around two hours, with Ukrainian officials saying Russia fired 24 ballistic missiles, four additional cruise missiles and 115 drones, many of them jet-powered and more difficult to intercept. Ukraine said its dwindling stock of Patriot missile interceptors left it unable to stop most of the incoming…

The Times of India · Aug 5

Drought and the war in Ukraine changed what families in Kenya could afford to eat – research tracked food and cooking gas use

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 had an almost immediate impact on global energy markets and the movement of food around the world. During the first year of the conflict, international crude oil and natural gas prices rose sharply. Disruptions to exports of wheat, maize, sunflower oil and fertilisers…

The Conversation · Aug 5

‘Explosive drone’ found at German airport

BERLIN - German police raised the alarm at an airport overnight after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and another aircraft collided with an unknown flying object in mid-air nearby before landing safely.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

ONGC eyes operatorship of two Venezuela oil blocks

ONGC plans to operate two Venezuelan oil blocks soon under new laws. The company regained its stake in Russia's Sakhalin-1 project last December. This restored stake increased the group's quarterly revenue contribution significantly. Venezuela offers additional incentives for operating fields with similar geology. ONGC expects positive developments and new agreements…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

'The largest in history:' Russia blocks over 20 popular VPNs in major internet crackdown

Russian users are facing severe internet disruptions as a new wave of government blocks targets over 20 popular VPN services, in what activists are calling the largest attack on digital freedom to date.

TechRadar · Aug 5