The Latest Breaking News from Sergei Shoigu

NATO condemned Russia's "dangerous" moves to block Ukrainian grain exports in the Black Sea after urgent consultations with Kyiv on Wednesday following Moscow's withdrawal from a key grain deal last week. Earlier in the day, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in North Korea, with delegations from Moscow and Beijing…

Russia increases conscription age limit; Putin to visit China in October

A Russian general who accused army chiefs of “treacherously” ousting him for criticizing troop losses in the war in Ukraine has sparked a political feud within Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ruling party, the latest sign of tensions over the military following the mutiny by Wagner mercenaries.

A voice message from Major General Ivan Popov – a commander in southern Ukraine – exposes the rising tension in the military in the aftermath of the Wagner mutiny

The deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council said Western military aid would not stop Moscow’s victory in Ukraine.

As the conflict enters its 504th day, these are the main developments.

President’s Putin’s spokesman says Yevgeny Prigozhin among number of commanders invited to Moscow

Speaking from Snake Island, Zelenskyy honored the Ukrainian soldiers who fought for the island and all other defenders of the country.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Snake Island to mark the 500th day since the Russian invasion began - with the site becoming iconic after defenders told warship operators to: "Go f*** yourself"