The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Michael Hiltzik: No, gas prices aren't really at a 'record.' But people are hurting anyway

With the price of a gallon of crude oil spiking, you'll be reading and seeing lots of reports about gasoline prices setting records in the United States.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2022

Russian economy inches closer to collapse

Ratings firm Fitch has downgraded Russia's sovereign rating by six notches further into the junk territory to C from B, warning a default is imminent.

The New Daily · Mar 9, 2022

From Cherai back to Ukraine with the Red Cross, Olga Kozyrenko has come a long way

KOCHI: Soon after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, Olga Kozyrenko left Kyiv to take her six-year-old daughter Yeva, born in Kochi in 2016, to the Hungarian border to hand her over to her husband Sucena de Sousa Eduardo, a Portuguese national.

The Times of India · Mar 9, 2022

Russian sanctions drive fresh focus on Asia semiconductor reliance

Some lawmakers have sent a letter urging a renewed focus on China — and America’s reliance on semiconductors from Asia.

Axios · Mar 9, 2022

From McDonald’s to TikTok, why are big brands bailing on Russia?

The rush of brands out of Russia stands in contrast to the response to controversies involving countries such as China.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022

What is a humanitarian no-fly zone and could it save lives in Ukraine?

Joe Biden has ruled out enforcing such a move but is under mounting pressure, writes Andrew Buncombe

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

Taiwan studies Ukraine war for own battle strategy with China

Taiwan's military strategists have been studying Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the country's resistance, for the island's own battle strategy in the event its giant neighbour China ever makes good on its threat to take them by force.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2022

High petrol prices here to stay, NRMA says

The NRMA says there will be no reprieve for drivers paying more than $2 per litre for petrol as long as Russia continues its war against Ukraine.

AAP · Mar 9, 2022

Zelensky praises UK’s phasing out of Russian oil as sending ‘powerful signal’

The Ukrainian President welcomed the co-ordinated move from Britain and the US to punish Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

Biden touts veterans care in Fort Worth, defends ban on Russian oil, calls parents of jailed Marine

FORT WORTH, Texas — President Joe Biden ordered a ban on oil and gas imports from Russia on Tuesday to step up pressure over the Ukraine war, before heading to Fort Worth to meet with veterans and promote health care for those exposed to toxic fumes during overseas deployments.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2022