The Latest Breaking News from Russia

These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list

Warnings against travel abroad from the UK have been issued for countries including Iran, Syria and Russia

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024

Telegram channels key to survival on Ukraine’s front line with Russia

Pies, petrol, bomb alerts or complaints — these channels are the go-to platforms for residents in the middle of war.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024

Putin Says Ukraine Border Incursion Will Not Stop Russian Advance

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that his army was rapidly advancing in east Ukraine, citing this as proof that Kyiv's cross-border incursion into the Kursk region was failing.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2024

Putin's forces unleash huge air strike on Kyiv after Ukraine's 'biggest drone attack' on Russia in war

Ukraine’s capital was targeted with a barrage of missiles and drones

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2024

Beluga whale suspected of spying for Russia found dead in Norway

Hvaldimir was estimated to be 15 years old – relatively young for a Beluga whale, which can live up to 60

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024

Ukraine criticises Mongolia's failure to arrest Putin despite ICC warrant

Ukraine on Monday criticised Mongolia over its failure to arrest visiting Russian leader Vladimir Putin despite an international warrant, saying the move dealt a "heavy blow to the International Criminal Court". Earlier, Ukraine said Russian forces launched an overnight barrage of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Kyiv, causing…

France 24 · Sep 2, 2024

Russia launches a barrage of drones, cruise and ballistic missiles at Kyiv, Ukraine’s military says

Russia has launched a barrage of drones, cruise and ballistic missiles at Kyiv and possibly other cities

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024

'Russian Spy' Whale Found Dead In Norway

A Beluga whale whose strange harness sparked suspicions it was trained by Russia for spying purposes has been found dead in Norway, according to an NGO which tracks his movements.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2024

At least 47 injured in Russian missile attack on Kharkiv sports centre

Officials say five children were hurt in Sunday’s attack which also damaged a shopping mall.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 920

As the war enters its 920th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024