The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia-Ukraine Central to Blinken Talks with Israel Minister

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday thanked Israel for its efforts to end Russia’s war with Ukraine as he and his Israeli counterpart met to discuss the conflict and ongoing nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna. Blinken said that any initiative to try to halt the conflict would…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

Tory co-chairman's luxury firm for oligarchs says it's pulled out of Russia after fury

A spokesperson for Quintessentially - directed by Tory co-chairman Ben Elliot - tonight said it had withdrawn its franchise licence in Russia after boasting about how it provided "luxury lifestyle management" to Moscow's elite

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2022

Russia says no positive developments yet in Ukraine talks

Russian negotiators on Monday said they did not have positive developments to report following talks with Ukraine and warned not to expect the next round to bring a final result.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

How badly will Russia's war torpedo hopes for global climate cooperation?

Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, the prospect of industrial nations coming together to quickly enact meaningful cuts to greenhouse gas emissions seemed slim. But with Russia blowing apart the world order, advocates for international climate action say their cause is looking ever more bleak, just as the effects of warming…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 7, 2022

US gasoline prices rise again on talk of banning Russian oil

Gasoline prices are pushing even farther above $4 a gallon, the highest price that American motorists have faced since July 2008, as calls grow to ban imports of Russian oil

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

3 Auto Manufacturing Stocks with Dividends Yielding More Than 2%

Amid increasing supply chain issues, interest rate hikes, and an escalating war between Russia and Ukraine, we think it advisable to invest in auto manufacturing stocks with high dividend payouts. Dividends paid by auto manufacturing stocks Toyota Motors (TM), Ford Motor (F), and Honda Motor (HMC) yield more than 2%.…

StockNews.com · Mar 7, 2022

Iran says won’t endanger national interests after Russian demand

An agreement on Iran’s nuclear deal appeared imminent, but a new Russian demand has cast doubt over the talks.

Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2022

Britain sets out 'dirty money' crackdown, wants to hobble Russia's Putin

Britain set out ways it would crack down on "dirty money" on Monday, introducing new legislation to "hobble" Russian President Vladimir Putin by making it more difficult for those close to him to use London as their playground.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

Residents of Ukraine's Irpin say time may be running out to get to safety

Hundreds of people streamed out of Irpin on Monday to escape Russian forces advancing towards the nearby Ukrainian capital Kyiv, some saying there were only a few residents left in the town badly damaged by recent shelling.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

The Leader podcast: Families open homes to beat Ukraine refugee traffickers

More than 1.7 people have been displaced from their homes in Ukraine since Russia invaded - that’s the equivalent of emptying London’s five biggest boroughs.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2022