The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Putin's pet dog who he used to intimidate nervous political rival and journalist threat

Russian leader Vladimir Putin adored his beloved pet pooch Koni, who was allowed to attend official government meetings and left Angela Merkel feeling incredibly uncomfortable

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022

Stranded Russian troops could die in -20C cold as tanks turn into ‘iron freezers’

Russian troops stuck in Vladimir Putin’s 40-mile convoy of tanks several miles outside Kyiv are facing a desolate future as conditions threaten to drop to -20C.

Daily Record · Mar 9, 2022

Ukraine calls for ceasefire to repair power line to Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday Russia must urgently observe a temporary ceasefire to allow repairs on a power line to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, saying radiation could be leaked if an electricity outage continues.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2022

More than 140,000 flee Ukraine in 24 hours: UN

The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine increased by more than 140,000 in 24 hours, according to United Nations figures issued Wednesday, with more than 2.15 million now having fled since Russia invaded on Feb 24.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2022

Putin to meet government on Thursday on ways to minimise sanctions impact

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting with members of his government on Thursday and the main topic will be measures to minimise the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2022

Aldi £2.99 steak resembling Vladimir Putin leaves people in fits of laughter

Matt Gordon did not want to buy the hilarious sizzle steak which was a doppelganger for the Russian president for fear of reprisals, but an image later emerged on Twitter prompting hilarity

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022

The people in Wales whose families are in Ukraine or have fled the country

'I go to bed and wake up and hope they are still alive'

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

Ex-Marine son of Tory MP Helen Grant travels with group to fight in Ukraine

A Conservative’s son has gone to Ukraine to join the battle against the Russian invasion after seeing a family being bombed inside their home.

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2022

Uniqlo says it has no plans to close stores in Russia because clothes are a 'necessity'

Cadbury owner Mondelez, Dettol maker Reckitt and Dunhill and Lucky Strike maker British American Tobacco (BAT) are also among brands continuing to trade in Russia

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022

Russia Demands US Explain Alleged Bio Labs with Plague and Anthrax in Ukraine

Russia demanded on Wednesday that the United States explain to the world why it had supported what Moscow cast as a military biological program in Ukraine involving deadly pathogens including plague and anthrax. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova demanded transparency from Washington over the allegation, which is denied by Kyiv…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 9, 2022