The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia jails French citizen detained on charges of collecting military data

A court in Moscow has ordered that a French citizen accused of collecting information on military issues in Russia be held in pre-trial custody

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024

Russia Orders Frenchman Held In 'Foreign Agent' Case

A Moscow court on Friday ordered a French citizen accused of gathering Russian military information to be held in pre-trial detention, in the latest case of a Western citizen being detained in Russia.

International Business Times · Jun 7, 2024

Putin threatens to expand the war to Western strategic targets – but can he deliver?

President Vladimir Putin said this week that he reserves the right to supply long-range weapons to Russian allies for possible use against Western strategic interests – a response to Ukraine getting the green light to use NATO-supplied weapons for limited attacks inside Russia. But some military experts say Putin’s latest…

France 24 · Jun 7, 2024

Biden apologises to Zelenskyy for aid delays, lauds Ukraine’s war efforts

US president says Washington is still ‘completely, thoroughly’ standing with Kyiv to fend off the Russian invasion.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2024

Guterres warns humanity on ‘knife’s edge’ as AI raises nuclear war threat

UN secretary general makes plea for nuclear states to agree on mutual pledge not to be first to use nuclear weapons

The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2024

Putin's Ominous Threats Spark Concern Over Ukraine Conflict

Putin's threats and warnings raise tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine conflict.

Top News · Jun 7, 2024

Putin Touts Russian Economic Growth Despite Sanctions

President Putin discusses Russian economic growth, sanctions impact, and international relations at St. Petersburg forum.

Top News · Jun 7, 2024

Joe Biden apologises to Zelenskiy for delay in US military support

US president says sorry for ‘weeks of not knowing’, referring to members of Congress holding up a $61bn aid package

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024

Russia alleges US to blame for civilian deaths, Macron for rising tensions

Rhetoric is ramped up as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy tells French parliament ‘Europe is no longer a continent of peace’.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2024

How to watch 'On Thin Ice: Putin v Greenpeace' online: live stream six-part documentary from anywhere

Greenpeace activists are arrested after approaching a Russianoil rig. Read our guide for how to watch "On Thin Ice: Putin v Greenpeace" online from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 7, 2024