The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Swan Lake; Phantoms: A Triple Bill review – high emotion all round

Vadim Muntagirov stars in the late Liam Scarlett’s reworking of a Russian classic. And Mark Bruce’s new work needs less drama, more dance

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2022

Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Russia's war in Ukraine

On Day 11 of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Russian troops are shelling encircled cities

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022

More than 4,300 detained at anti-war protests in Russia

Police detained more than 4,300 people on Sunday at Russia-wide protests against President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, according to an independent protest monitoring group.

Reuters · Mar 6, 2022

U.S. top diplomat Blinken reassures Moldova amid refugee influx from Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday reassured Moldova’s leaders that the United States would rally international opposition to Russian aggression "whenever and wherever" it occurs.

Reuters · Mar 6, 2022

UK PM to Launch Ukraine 'Plan of Action' so Putin Fails

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to launch an international "plan of action" to ensure Russia's invasion of Ukraine fails, including a flurry of diplomatic meetings next week, his office said on Saturday. Johnson will seek to rally the international community to make a "renewed and concerted effort" to end…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2022

Russian War in World’s ‘Breadbasket’ Threatens Food Supply

The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the Black Sea region — known as the “breadbasket of the world.” Ukrainian farmers have been forced to neglect their…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2022

History replays like a half-forgotten song, but once we remember, it’s far too late

The west fell asleep on Cold War sentry duty and thought Putin couldn’t be serious, but he was. The question remains, is Nato?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2022

Ukraine: Boris Johnson to call for ‘humanitarian coalition’ despite criticism of UK help for refugees

Six-point ‘plan of action’ will also include more weapons, fresh economic pressure on Russia and strengthening of west’s security

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022

Russia's nuclear power exports: will they stand the strain of the war in Ukraine?

Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine has led to massive sanctions and resulted in heavy blows to its economy. It has also led to unprecedented condemnation of Russia’s leadership, as well as growing international isolation.

The Conversation · Mar 6, 2022

Russia strikes Ukrainian military air base with long-range weapons

Russia struck and disabled Ukraine's Starokostiantyniv military air base with long-range high-precision weapons, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday.

Reuters · Mar 6, 2022