The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Gunvor, a major international commodities trader, has rejected U_S_ government claims that it acts as "the Kremlin's puppet."

The battlefield execution of 41-year-old veteran Vitalii Hodniuk was dubbed ‘one of the most serious crimes’ by prosecutors

Boris Pistorius warns that Russia continues to seek to ‘sow doubt, divide us and influence elections’ in Europe

Ian Nepomniachtchi was a world title challenger, Wesley So is ranked No 8, and Hans Niemann has huge ambition, but all lost to unheralded opponents

The two leaders are politically aligned, but Washington has criticised Hungary for importing Russian energy even as the rest of Europe unplugs from Moscow. Visit could see Hungary could strike an LNG deal with Trump.

The country's defence minister said the National Airspace Security Centre aims to be made operational from 1 January 2026.

Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before elections

Comes as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles targeting energy infrastructure and killing at least seven people in Ukraine

North Korean state media say senior North Korean and Russian military officials discussed strengthening cooperation in their latest talks in Pyongyang, as the two countries continue to align over Russia’s war in Ukraine

The soldier is the first to be jailed for such a crime after being found guilty of shooting dead a Ukrainian soldier who had surrendered in Zaporizhzhia region. What we know on day 1,353

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.17 (-0.29%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed up +0.0563 (+2.95%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday, with crude falling to a 2-week low. Demand concerns are weighing on oil prices after Saudi Arabia on Thursday...