The Latest Breaking News from Russia

No progress on Ukraine ceasefire in Lavrov-Kuleba meeting

Talks between Russia and Ukraine's foreign ministers on Thursday made no apparent progress towards a ceasefire in the two-week-old conflict or on a humanitarian corridor from the southern Ukrainian port of Mariupol.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

‘We Could Lose It All’: BP’s Bet on Russia Was Always a Gamble

The company will eat a $25 billion loss with its forced exit from the country—but higher oil prices will ease the pain.

Businessweek · Mar 10, 2022

Yet another 4-decade inflation high is expected for February

Consumer inflation in the United States likely set another 40-year high in February — and it won’t even reflect the oil and gas spikes of the past week, which will likely catapult prices even higher in coming months

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Ukraine's top diplomat says Putin underestimated resistance, wants Russian ambassador expelled

Ukraine's representative in Australia says Russia will not win the war while Ukrainians are determined to fight for their freedom, saying he believed Vladimir Putin thought "people would greet with flowers but … they are greeting with molotov cocktails".

ABC News · Mar 10, 2022

Kraken To Give Out $10M In Bitcoin To Clients Impacted By Ukraine Crisis

Major U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken plans to distribute $10 million worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to Ukraine-based clients impacted by the Russian invasion.

Benzinga · Mar 10, 2022

Ukrainian President discusses with EU members on various sanction against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy consulted with EU members and talked to Charles Michel, President of the European Council to discuss various sanctions against Russia to ensure the security of civilians.

Dynamite News · Mar 10, 2022

Chicagoan unites with uncle, aunt who left Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion, plans to help more people

Jackie Birov, of Wicker Park, didn’t want to stop at just helping family. She’s been able to assist at least six other people in leaving the Ukraine over the last week — and she’s not done yet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2022

Ukraine accuses Russia of genocide after bombing of children's hospital

Russia's war in Ukraine entered the third week on Thursday with none of its stated objectives reached despite thousands of people killed, more than two million made refugees, and thousands forced to cower in besieged cities under relentless bombardment.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

World economy can avoid 1970s rerun, but not without some hurt

WASHINGTON — The world economy has a decent shot at escaping a full re-run of 1970s-style stagflation — and that’s about as far as the good news goes.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022

What constitues a war crime and who could try Russia for alleged crimes committed during its invasion of Ukraine?

The International Criminal Court and several European countries are investigating suspected war crimes in Ukraine, so what happens if a case can be made against Russia, who might be charged and what courts have the authority to try such a case?

ABC News · Mar 10, 2022