The Latest Breaking News from Russia

From Berlin to Miami: negotiations to end Russia's war continue – but peace in Ukraine still feels distant. Ukrainian soldier Vlad has created striking works filled with fear and hope.

While peace talks are under way, local media reported a new wave of drone and missile attacks on several cities across Ukraine overnight, with the country's energy infrastructure as a key target.

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) on Monday closed up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) closed up +0.0340 (+1.99%). Crude oil on Monday rallied on geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Other bullish factors included the weaker dollar and the stronger stock market. Crude prices had carry-over support from...

China became Russia's top gold importer in 2025, with November imports reaching $961M, the highest ever, signaling efforts to reduce dollar reliance and impact global stability.

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is up +0.0309 (+1.81%). Crude oil is higher today on continued geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Also, today's higher trading in the US stock market is supportive of the outlook for the...

Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the attack

Meanwhile, Russia continued its strikes on Ukraine, firing scores of drones at Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight and attacking targets in Ukraine's Donbas.

Based on the latest intelligence reports, Russia is developing a weapon that can damage satellites, such as Starlink constellation, by throwing clouds of small pellets into space.

Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a number of high-profile attacks against prominent Russians since Moscow invaded its neighbor nearly four years ago