The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

A second civilian cargo ship to sail from Ukraine since Russia withdrew from a UN-backed Black Sea grain export agreement safely reached Istanbul on Monday, marine traffic monitors said. The news came after Ukraine said its troops had liberated the southeastern village of Robotyne and were trying to advance further…

Genetic analysis confirms mercenary boss was killed after his aircraft went down in what appeared to be an explosion.

Genetic testing confirms identities of 10 people killed in plane crash including Wagner mercenary group boss, says Russia’s investigation committee

Former convict, catering impresario and ally of Vladimir Putin became increasingly vocal critic of Kremlin’s defence chiefs during war in Ukraine

Moscow aiming to increase influence in Africa, winning lucrative contracts and gaining access to key resources

From poisonings to shootings to falls from windows and now possibly plane crashes, Kremlin has been accused of numerous lethal attacks

The Ukrainian air force destroyed four cruise missiles from overnight Russian air strikes on northern and central parts of the country including the Kyiv region, authorities said. The news came as Moscow said its forces had shot down two drones in regions bordering Ukraine. Read our live blog to see…

As the war enters its 550th day, these are the main developments.

Lukashenko claims Prigozhin death ‘too rough and unprofessional a job’ for Putin to be behind it

Decree published on Kremlin website obliges anyone working on behalf of the military in Ukraine to swear a formal oath of allegiance

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appealed a Moscow court’s decision to extend his pretrial detention in Russia until the end of November