Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
Russia has carried out a wave of ballistic missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens, officials say. Four people were killed in the…
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
A drone hit a busy beach in southern Russia, killing seven people including three children, local authorities have said. In social media footage verified by the BBC, a drone can…
Russia hammers targets across Ukraine overnight
Russia has continued heavy attacks on Ukraine for the past 24 hours, with several coming overnight on Thursday and in the early hours of Friday. At least one person has…
Russia kills three Ukrainians in 24 hours, accuses Kyiv of violating truce
Russia claims Ukraine has committed more than 1,000 violations since the three-day truce came into effect on Saturday. At least three people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine…
Russia hits Ukraine with rare daytime barrage as new offensive begins
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Kyiv faces deficit of missiles while Washington focused on its war on Iran. Russia has carried out one of the largest aerial attacks since…
Russia to continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives: diplomat
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also called on the US to lift its energy blockade on the island nation. Russia says it will continue to provide assistance to Cuba, a…
Russia claims Ukraine-linked bomb plot foiled, German woman arrested
Russia’s FSB accused the woman, found with a bomb in her backpack, of taking part in a plot hatched by Ukraine. Russian authorities say they have thwarted a Ukraine-linked bomb…
Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access
Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used ‘to organise and carry out terrorist acts’. Russian authorities have blocked access to Snapchat and Apple’s video calling service FaceTime…
Russia launches deadly wave of drone, missile attacks across Ukraine
At least two people killed after Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital and other areas overnight. Large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine’s capital overnight have killed at least…
Putin says Russia to take ‘reciprocal measures’ if US resumes nuclear tests
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told top Kremlin officials to draft proposals for the possible resumption of nuclear weapons testing, as Moscow responds to President Donald Trump’s order that the…