The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine says army has re-taken Chuhuiv with two Russian commanders killed

The north eastern city of Chuhuiv has fallen back into Ukrainian hands after Russian forces were driven from the city on Sunday, Lieutenant General Serhiy Shaptala announced

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2022

Oil price at highest since 2008 as Europe and US mull ban on Russian imports

US secretary of state Antony Blinken revealed that he was in ‘very active discussions’ with allies in Europe over a ban.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Pro-Russian separatists carry out offensive in Mariupol - Russia

Pro-Russian separatists have carried out an offensive in the southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol and fighting took place mostly in the western part of the city, Russia's defence ministry said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

EU asks U.N. watchdog to safeguard Ukraine's nuclear plants

The European Union has asked the U.N. nuclear watchdog to safeguard Ukraine's nuclear plants, two of which are now under Russian control, and mobilise international help in case of an emergency, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

EU Asks UN Watchdog to Safeguard Ukraine's Nuclear Plants

The European Union has asked the UN nuclear watchdog to safeguard Ukraine's nuclear plants, two of which are now under Russian control, and mobilize international help in case of an emergency, according to a letter seen by Reuters. Russian forces have seized Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe' biggest, and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

Ukraine says humanitarian corridors are 'unlikely' while Russia keeps attacking

Ukraine said on Monday negotiations were taking place with Russia on establishing humanitarian corridors but that they were unlikely to be set up while Russian forces keep trying to advance.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

Some 5 million people could flee Ukraine, EU's Borrell says

As many as five million Ukrainians are expected to flee the country if Russia's bombing of Ukraine continues, the EU's top diplomat said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

China says Russia its chief 'strategic partner', despite war

China has said Russia is its “most important strategic partner," amid Beijing's continued refusal to condemn the invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

UN court hearings to open in Ukraine case against Russia

With Russian forces pounding Ukrainian cities with rockets even as they announce a cease-fire to allow civilians to flee some areas, lawyers representing Kyiv and Moscow are facing off at the United Nations’ top court in a legal bid to halt the devastating war

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Russian cop boasts 'Putin is on our side' as he savagely beats anti-war protester

WARNING - CONTAINS DISTRESSING DETAILS Alexandra Kaluzhskikh secretly recorded herself being punched by police officers in a cell in Moscow's Brateevo police station after a day of mass protests against the war in Russia

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2022