The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Ukraine news from March 16: Ukrainian say Russia bombed a theatre sheltering people: Moscow denies carrying out attack.

Ukraine has endured internal political upheaval and conflict with its neighbour in the decades since breaking away from Moscow. Here is a look at some of the main events in the country's political history since declaring independence.

The European Union on Tuesday launched a new barrage of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, including bans on Russian energy sector investments, luxury goods exports to Moscow and imports of steel products from Russia. The sanctions also freeze the assets of more business leaders who support the…

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Russian military leaders and people it accused of being connected to human rights violations while slapping fresh measures on Moscow's close ally Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko. They were the latest sanctions imposed on Moscow since Russian forces invaded Ukraine nearly three weeks…

Roman Abramovich was spotted at Ben Gurion international airport in Lod - near Tel Aviv, Israel - on Monday evening and his private jet has since landed in Moscow

Royal Collection withdrew permission for loan in February as troops gathered near Ukraine

How far is China willing to go to support Russia amid its war in Ukraine? Washington has warned there will be consequences if Beijing offers financial assistance or military support to Moscow. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping may have pledged a no limits relationship, but there is a cost to…

Ukraine intelligence agencies said to be investigating claims Kremlin spy sent key information to Moscow from inside base

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich jetted into Moscow on Tuesday as the Spanish government seized more assets belonging to Russia's rich and the EU banned exports of caviar and luxury goods.