The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine: Your questions answered by expert Mary Dejevsky

“Putin’s speech, which constituted his declaration of war, said the intention was not to occupy Ukraine or even change its borders”

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Montenegro declares Russian diplomat persona non grata

Montenegro has declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata over violations of diplomatic norms and ordered him to leave the country in the next 72 hours, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

Ukrainians hit out at Russians panic buying in Ikea while ‘there’s genocide in our country’

One Moscow store reportedly had a record number of visitors as shoppers rushed to buy furniture

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Make up your minds, Russia tells foreign firms

MOSCOW: Companies and investors across the world are weighing an “offer” from Moscow to fast-track their exits from the country — if they hand over their holdings to local managers until they return.

Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2022

Chelsea sale: N'Golo Kante doubles down on Thomas Tuchel stance despite surprise admission

Roman Abramovich has announced his intention to sell Chelsea after almost 20 years with the Russian's decision coming as a shock to the Blues' dressing room

Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2022

Ukraine crisis: fashion must find its voice and use it to condemn the war

Solidarity has been showcased on some catwalks this week, but an industry with such vast influence can do better. Now is the time to cut its ties with Russia — and use power to effect real change, writes Chloe Street from Paris

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2022

Majority of Swedes in favour of joining NATO -poll

A majority of Swedes are in favour of joining NATO, a poll showed on Friday, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine spurring a rapid shift in attitudes in a country long known for neutrality.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

Berlin's main train station becomes Ukrainian refugee welcome center

Ukrainian refugee Anastasia said she has barely slept in the 90 hours it has taken her to flee to Berlin after Russian missiles started raining down on her hometown of Kharkiv, blowing out the windows of her flat.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

Winter Paralympics: Russia withdraws appeal against athletes’ ban on eve of Games

Russia’s Paralympians will miss the 2022 Winter Paralympics after deciding against appealing their Games-wide ban.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2022

Commentary: The UN should kick Russia off the Security Council

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the world. While Ukrainians try to defend themselves and call for collective self-defense, millions of people in the free world plead for action. The post-World War II international political order is failing. But it has not yet fallen: The United Nations still can…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 4, 2022