The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Zelensky Warns Russia Could Step Up Offensive: AFP Interview

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with AFP on Friday warned Russia could intensify its offensive and said Kyiv would only accept a "fair peace" despite the West's calls for a quick solution.

International Business Times · May 18, 2024

Key Points From Zelensky's Interview To AFP

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to AFP Friday about the main challenges facing his country: a new Russian assault, Western aid, a lack of soldiers, an upcoming peace summit and an Olympic truce.

International Business Times · May 18, 2024

Russian President Putin Aims To Create Buffer Zone In Ukraine

Russian President Putin's offensive in Ukraine aims to establish a buffer zone, not capture Kiev, amidst escalating tensions and calls for de-escalation.

Top News · May 17, 2024

JCB defends supplying Russia for months after saying it had stopped exports

Firm says any shipments sent to Russia after 2 March were due to ‘contractual obligations’

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Vladimir Putin rejects Emmanuel Macron call for Ukraine ceasefire during Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated on Friday that Moscow might not adhere to calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Summer Olympics, citing what he perceived as unfair treatment of Russian athletes.

The Times of India · May 17, 2024

Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine’s Kharkiv as Moscow steps up attacks

The latest bombings come as Russian President Putin says aim of Kharkiv offensive is to create a buffer zone.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024

NASA, ESA join forces on life-hunting ExoMars rover

NASA and ESA have signed an agreement to team up on the ExoMars rover mission, which aims to launch a life-hunting robot toward the Red Planet in 2028.

Space · May 17, 2024

Russian citizen arrested for criminal trespass into Vallarpadam ICTT premises

Russian citizen arrested for trespassing into Vallarpadam ICTT without valid documents, remanded in judicial custody.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw milk will not protect you from bird flu

Raw milk sales have surged following reports of H5N1 infections in dairy cows in the U.S. But drinking unpasteurized products will cause more harm than good, experts warn.

LiveScience · May 17, 2024

Beijing is walking a fine line between support for Russia and not angering the west too much

Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping have announced they will work together more closely to offset US pressure as part of Putin’s two-day state visit to China.

The Conversation · May 17, 2024