The Latest Breaking News from Russia

In Russia, Prigozhin Remembered As 'Great Man' Year After Mutiny

Almost a year since Yevgeny Prigozhin sent his Wagner mercenaries marching towards Moscow in a rebellion against Russia's military leadership, residents in the capital spoke of respect and admiration for the late renegade.

International Business Times · Jun 22, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy hails ‘historic step’ as EU set to open Ukraine accession talks

President says Ukrainians ‘realising their European dream’ as bloc approves negotiations next week; two killed in Russian strike as Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries. What we know on day 850

The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2024

UK government weighs action against Russian hackers over NHS records theft

National Crime Agency may take retaliatory measures after Qilin gang steals data covering 300m patient interactions

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024

Has Russia just dropped a deadly new 3,000kg glide bomb in Ukraine?

‘If a glide bomb hits then you’ve just got no hope’

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

Ukraine claims three oil refinery strikes inside Russia as Moscow says naval attack thwarted

A Ukrainian security official says that Ukraine’s military struck three oil refineries and a drone launch site inside Russia overnight

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

China's Response To Russia-North Korea Pact Raises Concerns

China's cautious stance on Russia-North Korea defense pact and its implications for regional stability and influence dynamics.

Top News · Jun 21, 2024

Ukraine Allowed To Use Longer-Range Missiles Against Russian Targets

U.S. grants Ukraine permission to use longer-range missiles in self-defense against Russian attacks. Expedited delivery of air defense interceptor missiles...

Top News · Jun 21, 2024

Ukraine may fire US-provided missiles deeper into Russia in self-defense, Pentagon says

The Pentagon says Ukraine’s military is allowed to use longer-range missiles provided by the U.S. to strike targets inside Russia across more than just the front lines near Kharkiv if Kyiv is acting in self-defense

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

Botswana's President Masisi slams 'wrong' G7 decision on diamond certification

FRANCE 24 spoke to Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi on the sidelines of a global summit in Paris, during which $1 billion were pledged to increase the production of vaccines in Africa. Masisi discussed the importance of Africa producing its own vaccines and the need for considerable funding. He also reacted…

France 24 · Jun 21, 2024

EU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union has agreed to start membership negotiations with embattled Ukraine and Moldova

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024