The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Amid renewed relations with Libya, Russia is relying on the Al-Khadim base near Benghazi to strengthen its military presence in the Sahel region of Africa. RFI journalists were able to trace the itinerary of a Russian cargo plane from Syria to Libya, one of many flights operating on this route.

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy granted bail in the Philippines but remains in BI custody amid ongoing charges and pending deportation with no country yet willing to receive him.

Majorities in some countries back mandatory military service, and poll shows public sharply divided over Trump

Ukraine said Monday "another massive attack" on Kyiv by Russian drones was underway, a day after the country's top military commander vowed to increase the "scale and depth" of strikes on Russia.

‘Massive’ drone attack on the capital; Oleksandr Syrsky says ‘we will not just sit in defence’ - What we know on day 1,216

Here are the key events on day 1,214 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Jacob Kirkegaard told Euronews that despite the American strikes, Iran might still be capable of a nuclear program. He added that many European countries are quietly cheering for the operation, which also weakens Russia.

Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran after US struck three Iranian nuclear facilities? What is stronger: the desire to make money on expensive oil and divert the world's attention from Moscow’s war on Ukraine or the fear of losing the ties and contracts built up over the years…

Tehran and Moscow bond in aftermath of US airstrikes, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy aims sharp warning at Vladimir Putin.