The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Ukrainian forces have been able to break through Russian defences and are “gradually” making progress in their counteroffensive against Moscow's troops despite “heavy, difficult fighting”, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday. Russia earlier on Thursday described the US decision to supply depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine to aid its…

Satellite images appear to show scores of car tyres on the wings of two Tu-95 bombers

However, Kyiv has made progress – albeit slowly – and Moscow has seen its combat effectiveness undermined by the number of tanks and other vehicles destroyed

Drills will prepare units for international peacekeeping missions, says Yerevan, as ties with Moscow appear strained.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemns attack on the eastern city of Kostiantynivka, where a child was among the dead

US senate leaders express support for Ukraine; Russia closes airport amid Ukraine drone attack

At the latest meeting in South Africa of BRICS — a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin was a no-show.

White House adviser says Russia-North Korea arms negotiations are ‘actively advancing’, warns Pyongyang against deal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Biden to hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on Sep 8. Focus on climate, tech, debt relief, AI, digital transformation, peace for Ukraine and respecting UN Charter. G20 statement on Russia-Ukraine challenging due to Beijing & Moscow's objections. US press assured of access.

Moscow says it would respond with ‘countermeasures’, after US air force budget item hinted at possible move

Moscow seeking to quash Kyiv counteroffensive while Pyongyang is extending pace of missile testing.