Steve Rosenberg

From today’s Russian papers: “The number of Russian regions with restrictions on the sale of fuel is multiplying.” The reason given? “Unscheduled repairs at oil refineries.” #ReadingRussia

In today’s Russian papers: “nuclear rhetoric” in the Duma. And a new law that allows the seizure of property from citizens who’ve left the country and “continue to harm Russia” from abroad. #ReadingRussia

Today’s Russian papers publish Moscow’s threat to launch a new wave of “systematic strikes” on Kyiv. But one paper reports on a “split [inside Russia] between those in favour of continuing the special military operation and those who believe it’s time to end it…” #ReadingRussia

Today’s Russian papers lead with the strike on the student dorm in Starobilsk. Also today, one newspaper suggests that through Russian history “major geopolitical losses were sometimes more useful than brilliant victories.” #ReadingRussia

“Accusations, an emergency session at the UN and vows of retribution.” My piece from yesterday about the strike on a student dorm in Starobilsk. Officials say 21 people were killed. bbc.com/news/articles/…

In today’s Russian papers: “nuclear muscle-flexing,” carrots and cabbages, “two scenarios” for Russia’s future and what a Russian singer said after getting an award from Vladimir Putin. #ReadingRussia

One Russian paper says Russia's “on verge of recession” & warns of “a large-scale bank liquidity crisis.” After Putin & Xi failed to reach a deal on the 'Power of Siberia 2' pipeline, another paper writes: “Chinese media ignored the topic of the gas pipeline.” #ReadingRussia

Romance, bromance and the realities of geo-politics. My take on Vladimir Putin's visit to China. bbc.com/news/articles/…

“Beijing welcomes Putin as an ally and reliable partner. It hosted Trump as a rival…” What today's Russian papers are saying about Vladimir Putin’s visit to China. #ReadingRussia

Today one Russian newspaper reports “increased anxiety” in Russian society. Another paper: Russian-Belarusian nuclear drills “send a signal to Ukraine…EU & Nato’s eastern flank”. Plus, stinging criticism of Donald Trump over his social media posts. #ReadingRussia

What the Russian papers are saying about the massive Ukrainian drone strike: one paper calls it “audacious”, another: “one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks.” “It’s increasingly difficult to cut the flow of weaponry to the Ukrainian army,” concedes another. #ReadingRussia

I think we’ve just seen the highlight of Eurovision 2026: Lordi singing Save Your Kisses For Me. Never imagined that one.

@IndiaWilloughby @Eurovision Thanks so much India.

@BBCSteveR @Eurovision Brilliant! ✌️🙂

My earliest Eurovision memory is watching ABBA win in 1974. Ahead of tonight’s 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, here’s my reflective version of Waterloo. @Eurovision

@Duncombepat @Eurovision Thanks very much Pat.

@BBCSteveR @Eurovision Nicely done Steve...Great to see you at the piano after a busy news week on the BBC..Thanks again as always!

@MartinWilburn @Eurovision Thank you Martin!

@BBCSteveR @Eurovision Love posts of you playing. I think you should go on tour - I would love to hear you play live! 🎹🙏