The Latest Breaking News from Russia

My frozen embryo is stuck in a Russian clinic – now I’m haunted by images of the daughter I may never have

The wealthy are testing their embryos before implantation, sparking concern about social engineering. It’s a valid worry, writes Charlotte Cripps, but we ought to be talking about the psychological cost of leaving one or more embryos behind, too

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

‘They want total control’: how Russia is forcing Sami people to hide their identity

The ministry of justice has added 55 Indigenous organisations to a list of terrorists and extremists, leading many to leave for Nordic countries

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show

Exclusive: Documents contain months of warnings about possible Ukrainian advance and also reveal concerns about morale

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

Europe's Mars 'fetch rover' nails sample pick-up test in the field (video)

Europe's Mars Sample Fetch Rover showcased its sample-picking skills in field tests for the first time this month.

Space · Sep 19, 2024

US troops finish deployment to remote Alaska island amid spike in Russian military activity

About 130 U.S. soldiers are returning to their bases after being deployed to a remote Alaska island amid a spike in Russian military activity off the western reaches of the U.S. The deployment of the 11th Airborne Division and two task forces included mobile rocket launchers and lasted about a…

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Foreign Interference Threatens Integrity Of 2024 Election

Iran and Russia's alleged interference in the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, with Iran hacking Trump's campaign and offering data to Biden, while Russia ...

Top News · Sep 19, 2024

Kremlin prisoner-swap exclusive: How I survived 11 months in Putin’s gulag

Vladimir Kara-Murza, one of the faces of Russian opposition to Putin alongside Evan Gershkovich, sits down with The Independent for the first time since being freed in a historic prisoner swap. Tom Watling reports

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

He spearheaded Ukraine’s drone industry to fight Russia – now he is battling to keep Moscow out of chess

Oleksandr Kamyshin spent more than a year as minister of strategic industries, overseeing Ukraine’s defence industry. He tells Askold Krushelnycky about his latest challenge

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Talk of Ukraine’s missile deal riles Russia; Kyiv vows to make more weapons

Ukrainian officials lay out plans for domestic defence industry as they await word from Western powers.

Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2024

Ukraine's Electricity Supply At Risk, Urgent International Assistance Needed

IEA warns of severe electricity disruptions in Ukraine due to Russian attacks, posing risks to essential services.

Top News · Sep 19, 2024