The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Putin hails Russia's fighters in Ukraine at rally in Moscow

President Vladimir Putin hailed Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine during a rally in Moscow on Wednesday, calling on the crowds to chant "Russia, Russia" to show their support for those he said were defending the fatherland.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2023

What happens now after Russia suspends the last nuclear arms treaty with the U.S.?

Just before he invaded Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed with other leaders that "a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." So why is he eroding a key treaty?

WEKU · Feb 22, 2023

International journalists federation suspends Russian union

The International Federation of Journalists has suspended with immediate effect the Russian Union of Journalists over its action since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its role in annexed Ukrainian territories

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

China and Japan meet for formal security talks to stabilise tensions

Officials meet in Tokyo to discuss concerns at China’s cooperation with Russia and Japan’s military buildup

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023

‘My family’s rhetoric has become violent’: Russians on one year of war

Four Russians reflect on how life has changed in their country since the invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023

Russia’s war on Ukraine, China’s rise expose US military failings

WASHINGTON — It was envisioned as the centerpiece of a $200 billion program revolutionizing how the U.S. Army would fight. Now it’s languishing in storage in Virginia, a 25-ton symbol of the malaise that lies at the nexus of the Pentagon and the defense industry.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

What is the New START nuclear deal and why did Russia suspend it?

As Putin freezes the treaty between Russia and the US, we look at the deal and the implications of the suspension.

Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2023

Lesson from a year at war: In contrast to the Russians, Ukrainians master a mix of high- and low-end technology on the battlefield

In less than a year, Ukraine’s military has emerged as a modern, effective fighting force in large part due to an abundance of technology provided by the United States and its NATO allies.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Watch live: Vladimir Putin expected to attend concert for Russian Defender of Fatherland Day

Watch live as Russians attend a Defender of the Fatherland Day rally, which is being held in Moscow.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Ukrainian women more vulnerable to sexual violence after Russian invasion, says IRC

Women under intense stress as they bear caring burden and come under increased risk of being attacked in home or shelters, says aid group

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023