The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russian coup could send Vladimir Putin ‘to the grave or retirement’, ex-minister warns

As Russian troops edge towards Ukraine's capital Kyiv, ex-foreign minister Andrei Kozyrev has claimed Vladimir Putin could be ousted by a Kremlin coup as tensions in the country grow

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022

Croatia criticizes NATO after crash of Russian-made drone

Croatian officials have criticized NATO for what they called a slow reaction to the military drone that apparently flew all the way from the Ukrainian war zone over three alliance member states before crashing in an urban zone of the Croatian capital

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

France, UK, Germany say Iran deal could collapse on Russian demands

France, Britain and Germany warned Russia on Saturday that its demands to have its trade guaranteed with Iran risked the collapse of an almost-completed nuclear deal.

Reuters · Mar 12, 2022

Israel, Ukraine Deny Report Bennett Recommended Yielding to Russian Demands

A top Ukrainian adviser and an Israeli official on Saturday pushed back against a media report suggesting Israel tried to nudge Ukraine into caving to Russian demands during talks. Israel has been engaged in diplomatic efforts to try to end the war in Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 17

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 17th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2022

Fantasy Premier League deletes all Russian users in response to Ukraine invasion

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led by Vladimir Putin has had wide-ranging consequences on the country’s currency and geopolitical status and now the Premier League have stripped them of Fantasy Football

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022

Ukraine: Russian troops flying Soviet flag, symbol of ‘re-establishing Russian domination’

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, thousands of images showing Russian soldiers and vehicles have emerged online. Some of these images shocked viewers when they saw the flag of the Soviet Union waving on some Russian military equipment. For residents of Ukraine, a former part of…

France 24 · Mar 12, 2022

Ukraine Says Russia Shelled Mosque in Mariupol

The Ukrainian government said Saturday that Russia’s military has shelled a mosque sheltering more than 80 people in the besieged city of Mariupol. A government statement did not have any immediate reports of casualties. The Ukrainian Embassy in Turkey reported earlier that a group of 86 Turkish nationals, including 34…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2022

Russia bombs Mariupol mosque sheltering 80 people, Ukraine claims

More than 80 people are thought to have been taking refuge in the Mosque of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in Mariupol, when it was bombed by Russian forces, Ukraine officials say

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022

To Vladimir Putin’s mind, chemical weapons might just seem a good idea

Knowing that he cannot afford to fail, the Russian leader may be willing to use the most grotesque means to break Ukrainian resistance, says academic Paul Rogers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022