The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Facing Putin Threat, EU Pushes To Arm Ukraine -- And Itself

EU leaders will grapple at a summit on Thursday with how to get more weapons to Ukraine's outgunned forces while also re-arming their own countries to face Russia's Vladimir Putin -- aggressive and newly emboldened after cementing his grip on power.

International Business Times · Mar 21, 2024

EU leaders urged to put economies ‘on war footing’ at Ukraine negotiations

Prime ministers to examine plans to confiscate billions of euros in interest from frozen Russian assets and send the money to Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024

‘Climate of fear’: UN accuses Russia of abuses in occupied Ukraine

In its first in-depth report on the situation in occupied Ukraine, UN says it found evidence of intimidation and torture

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2024

‘Shpilkin method’: Statistical tool gauges voter fraud in Putin landslide

As many as half of all the votes reported for Vladimir Putin in Russia’s presidential election last week were fraudulent, according to Russian independent media reports using a statistical method devised by analyst Sergey Shpilkin to estimate the extent of voter manipulation.

France 24 · Mar 20, 2024

US Lawmakers Head For Holidays, Leaving Ukraine In Lurch

The US Congress heads out on a two-week break this weekend with no clear plan to provide desperately needed military aid requested by the White House to help pro-Western Ukraine in its fight against Russian invasion.

International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024

IOC Says 'Aggressive' Russia Criticism A 'New Low'

Moscow's criticism of Olympic restrictions on Russian athletes was beyond unacceptable and had reached a "new low", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024

US Imposes Sanctions On Russian Firms For Influence Campaign

US imposes sanctions on Russian firms for malign influence, escalating tensions with Russia. Biden administration aims to counter Russian interference glob...

Top News · Mar 20, 2024

Washington Urges Raiffeisen To End Russian Tycoon Deal

US pressures Raiffeisen Bank to reconsider deal with Russian tycoon amid Ukraine crisis, raising geopolitical concerns.

Top News · Mar 20, 2024

Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength

April WTI crude oil (CLJ24 ) this morning is down -1.77 (-2.12%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24 ) is down -3.75 (-1.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately lower. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2-1/2 week high is pressuring energy prices. Also,...

Barchart · Mar 20, 2024

US Energy Secretary Urges Congress To Ban Russian Uranium

US Energy Secretary calls for banning Russian uranium supply to enhance national security and energy independence.

Top News · Mar 20, 2024