The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russian football will appeal against war sanctions, Court for Arbitration of Sport confirms

After FIFA and UEFA banned Russia from its competitions as part of Ukraine sanctions, the country's federation has turned to sport's top legal body for help.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2022

Attacks hits Ukraine children's hospital, officials say

A Russian attack has severely damaged a children’s hospital and maternity ward in the besieged port city of Mariupol, Ukrainian officials say

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped

Two weeks into its war in Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

In Thailand, businesses feel economic shock of Ukraine war

Countries across Asia are bracing for rising inflation and supply chain disruptions amid sanctions against Russia.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022

Higher fuel prices to drive up cost of living in rural, regional Australia

Farmers and transport operators are bracing for even higher fuel prices after US President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports overnight.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2022

How Russians are evading the internet blockade

Internet users in Russia are turning to virtual private networks to bypass government restrictions.

Axios · Mar 9, 2022

South Korea votes for president to steer its virus-hit economy

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea went to the polls to elect a new president to manage relations with nuclear-armed neighbors China and North Korea, and guide the export-driven economy as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens global growth.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2022

Biden’s Russian oil ban will be painful, but necessary

The ban means that U.S. oil dollars won’t fund Russia’s brutal violence in Ukraine.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2022

Gold near 19-month high as ban on Russian oil drives flight to safety

Gold held near a 19-month high following a ban on Russian oil imports, as mounting concerns over inflation and economic growth boost demand for the haven asset.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2022

Russia, China in 'strategic convergence' -Australian intelligence

A "troubling new strategic convergence" between Beijing and Moscow has developed and the risk of "major power conflict" had grown since Russia invaded Ukraine, Australia's intelligence chief said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2022