The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Hvaldimir was estimated to be 15 years old – relatively young for a Beluga whale, which can live up to 60

Ukraine on Monday criticised Mongolia over its failure to arrest visiting Russian leader Vladimir Putin despite an international warrant, saying the move dealt a "heavy blow to the International Criminal Court". Earlier, Ukraine said Russian forces launched an overnight barrage of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Kyiv, causing…

Work to amend doctrine on use of nuclear weapons ‘at an advanced stage’, state media quotes deputy foreign minister as saying. What we know on day 922

Tragic helicopter crash in Russia's Kamchatka region claims 17 lives. Poor visibility cited as cause.

On the main road to Russia, the combat vehicles – some of them British – trundle forward. In the Russian town of Sudzha, Ukrainian troops dig in and prepare for a counterattack. Askold Krushelnycky reports from Kursk

Ukraine launches one of the biggest aerial attacks on Russia since the full-scale war began, including capital Moscow.

Russia plays down overnight strikes as its forces make incremental gains in Donbas and launch missiles at Kharkiv

The Ukrainian historian compellingly chronicles the singular courage and selflessness of atomic power station employees held hostage by Russian troops in 2022

Russian air defenses intercepted 158 Ukrainian drones, leading to casualties and damage in both countries. Conflict escalates with ongoing clashes and dron...