The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Foreign secretary issues warning as Sergei Lavrov describes UK’s contribution to talks as ‘just slogans’

Britain said on Thursday the "most dangerous moment" in the West's standoff with Moscow appeared imminent, as Russia held military exercises in Belarus and the Black Sea following the buildup of its forces near Ukraine.

Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills on Thursday, scheduled to continue until February 20. The exercises have raised concerns in Western countries, with fears that Moscow is plotting a major escalation in the conflict in Ukraine. Follow the day's events as they unfolded.

Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills Thursday despite concerns in Western countries that Moscow is plotting a major escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. The exercises, scheduled to continue until February 20 in Belarus, had begun and would center around "suppressing and repelling external aggression," Russia's defense ministry said…

Russia has been identified as one of the main countries attempting to interfere in Australia’s democracy, with intelligence agencies monitoring continuing efforts by Moscow to influence politics here.

Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is in Moscow for talks with her counterpart Sergei Lavrov

The Pentagon says Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent more soldiers to the Ukranian border, warning "every day he adds to his capabilities".

The Perils of Macron’s Shuttle Diplomacy

The PM will stage a show of support for the key Nato ally amid warnings of a humanitarian crisis if Russia invades Ukraine.