The Latest Breaking News from Yulia Shapovalova

After Putin call, Trump says Russia, Ukraine will start ceasefire talks

US president says two sides will ‘immediately’ start talks to reach a truce, as Putin says efforts on ‘right track’.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025

China’s Xi vows to stand with friend Putin against ‘hegemonic bullying’

Chinese leader, a guest for Moscow’s WWII commemorations, is keen to maintain ‘deep’ relationship with Russia.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2025

Russia dismisses Ukraine’s proposal to extend brief ceasefire to 30 days

Kremlin spokesman slams Kyiv after Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow’s brief unilateral ceasefire ‘manipulation’.

Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2025

Russia gave asylum to deposed Syrian President al-Assad, Kremlin confirms

The decision to grant asylum to Bashar al-Assad comes amid concerns over Russian military bases in Syria.

Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2024

Russia’s Putin arrives in Vietnam for final stop on two-nation Asia tour

Putin hails Vietnam for backing ‘a pragmatic way to solve the crisis’ in Ukraine in an op-ed released before his visit.

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024

Palestinian unity on agenda as Hamas, Fatah leaders meet in Moscow

Hamas and Fatah officials attending a meeting in Moscow to discuss the future governance of a Palestinian state.

Al Jazeera · Feb 29, 2024

Hamas cannot free captives until Israel-Gaza ceasefire: Official

The group needs time to locate captives taken to Gaza by various Palestinian factions, a Russian newspaper is told.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023

What are depleted uranium munitions and why is US sending them to Ukraine?

Washington defends transfer of depleted uranium munitions amid criticism from Moscow and concerns over their effects.

Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023

After brief exile in Belarus, Wagner boss in Russia: Lukashenko

Yevgeny Prigozhin is back in Russia less than two weeks after leading rebellion, according to the Belarusian president.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2023

Moscow’s fallout with Wagner: Your guide to the Russian rebellion

What’s next for Prigozhin and his men, and why have they been warring with military chiefs? Here are key things to know.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023