The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Hungary's Orban Visits Putin On Trip Slammed By EU

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, on a trip the EU said threatened to undermine the bloc's stance on the Ukraine war.

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 861

As the war enters its 861st day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2024

India's Modi Heads To Moscow For First Visit Since Ukraine Invasion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday makes his first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, walking a fine line between maintaining a longstanding Moscow alliance while courting closer Western security ties.

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024

Paul Whelan Calls On President Biden For Help

American citizen Paul Whelan, wrongfully detained in Russia, pleads to President Biden for help, highlighting harsh conditions and missing traditional cele...

Top News · Jul 4, 2024

Orbán to meet Putin in Moscow visit likely to anger EU

Hungarian PM ‘trying to mediate between Russia and Ukraine’ after Hungary took over rotating EU presidency

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

Ukraine recap: Zelensky says ‘no’ to Hungary’s ceasefire proposal and ‘hurry up’ to western aid

Ukraine’s troops remain frustrated at delays in getting fresh supplies of arms and ammunition, according to reports from the frontline. It’s been several months since the US and the EU signed off on their massive aid packages to Kyiv, yet the bulk of the weapons have yet to find their…

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024

Popular VPNs have just disappeared from the Apple App Store in Russia

The big tech giant bends at Kremlin censorship orders, removing top VPN apps from its App Store in the country. Here's what we know so far.

TechRadar · Jul 4, 2024

Apple removes popular VPNs from the App Store on behalf of Russian authorities

In a major move against digital freedom, Apple has acted at the instruction of Russian authorities and seemingly removed a host of leading VPNs from its Russian App Store.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 4, 2024

US citizen Robert Woodland convicted of drug-related charges by a Moscow court

Robert Woodland, a Russia-born U.S. citizen, has been convicted of drug-related charges by a Moscow court and sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024

Ukraine’s forces pull back from part of key eastern town of Chasiv Yar

Months of relentless Russian artillery strikes have devastated the town

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024