The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine-Russia peace talks: Has there been progress and could a ceasefire be agreed soon?

While some progress has been made in the peace talks, a ceasefire is yet to be agreed upon

Manchester Evening News · Mar 4, 2022

Ukraine crisis: What are the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics?

Pro-Russian separatist regions declared independence from Kyiv in 2014

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Emily Sheffield: Hooked on Putin’s gas, the West has sleepwalked into a nightmare

Let me be clear: the cold-blooded invasion of Ukraine is the responsibility of Vladimir Putin. He deserves his pariah status for the barbaric horrors unfolding by the hour. But we must consider our part.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2022

Putin says Russia's neighbours should not escalate tensions

President Vladimir Putin urged Russia's neighbours on Friday not to escalate tensions, eight days after Moscow sent its forces into Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

Zaporizhzhia: Everything we know about Europe’s largest nuclear plant attacked by ‘reckless’ Russians

Russian shelling causes damage but safety of compound not affected, officials insist

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Staff resigns on live TV, Russian TV channel plays ballet to protest Kremlin order

Saying “no to war” in their final telecast, the staff of TV Rain – among Russia’s few independent television channels – resigned on live television after an order to suspend operations due to the organisation’s coverage of the Ukraine crisis, NDTV reported.

Newslaundry · Mar 4, 2022

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Russian leader vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to western military alliance

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Ukrainians leave fake Russian restaurant reviews to convey brutal war insights

Peoples are leaving fake Google reviews of Russian restaurants as the war in their country continues to have a devastating impact. Hacktivist group Anonymous has encouraged the tactic to get the information out to Russian citizens

Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2022

Fear of martial law sparks Russian exodus

Widespread suffering is rapidly arriving at Russia's own doorstep.

Axios · Mar 4, 2022

City comment: Corporate boycott of Russia will pile pressure on Putin over Ukraine invasion

Nothing signified the fall of the iron curtain quite like McDonald’s opening up in Moscow but Ronald McDonald’s days in Russia now look numbered.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2022