The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Mastercard and Visa block in Russia does not stop domestic purchases

Impact of US card giants’ move diluted after local Mir payment system clarifies ban only affects foreign transactions

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2022

Ukrainian Railways ready boost grain exports by train

Ukraine's state-run railway operator is ready to organise agricultural exports by rail as a matter of urgency, it said on Sunday, after closure of the country's Black Sea ports because of the military invasion by Russia.

Reuters · Mar 6, 2022

Mariupol evacuation halted again ‘due to Russian shelling’

‘It is extremely dangerous to take people out under such conditions,’ city council says

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022

When is International Women's Day 2022? Story, History, Significance, Importance and all you need to know

International Women's Day 2022 will be observed on March 8 under the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. "This International Women’s Day, 8 March, join UN Women and the world in coming together under the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, and call for climate action…

The Times of India · Mar 6, 2022

EXPLAINER: What is the US doing to help Ukraine refugees?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has set off the largest mass migration in Europe in decades, with more than 1.5 million people having crossed from Ukraine into neighboring countries

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022

Russian forces ‘firing rockets at physics institute containing nuclear reactor’

Russian forces are firing rockets at a physics institute in the city of Kharkiv that contains nuclear material and a reactor, Ukraine’s national security service has said.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2022

Captured Russian pilots say 'we were following orders' as 9 aircraft shot down in a day

Footage shared on social media showed burning wreckage and terrified pilots as Putin sends teenage conscripts to their deaths with embarrassing logistical failures

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2022

Roman Abramovich has 1,063 people who can buy Chelsea Football Club amid £3bn asking price

Next Chelsea owner: The Russian oligarch announced his intention to sell earlier this week and there are plenty of people who can stump up the £3billion to pay for the Blues

Football London · Mar 6, 2022

We must prepare for darker days ahead in Russian aggression, PM warns allies

Boris Johnson admitted the world had not done enough for Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022

Ukraine has fastest-growing refugee crisis since second world war, says UN

More than 1.5 million people reportedly crossed into neighbouring countries since Russia invaded

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2022