The Latest Breaking News from Russia

5 football clubs owned by Russian oligarchs as Roman Abramovich sets precedent

Chelsea owner Abramovich has confirmed he will attempt to sell the club before as he potentially faces being sanctioned, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues

Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2022

BBC pledges to continue efforts to ensure Russian access to news service

The broadcaster has seen an increase in traffic to its Russian language site.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Russian seizure of Ukraine nuclear plant sparks worries about radiation monitoring

Russia's seizure of a Ukrainian nuclear power plant has raised fears about access to radiation data, atomic experts said, although they stressed they did not see immediate radiological risks and a U.N. watchdog said its reactors were undamaged.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

British MP calls on Boris Johnson to cease foreign aid to India over vote on Ukraine: ‘Far worthier causes’

Britain should end donation to India as ‘far worthier causes are around’, says MP Johnny Mercer

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

First Thing: Russia accused of ‘nuclear terror’ after shelling Ukrainian atomic plant

Russian bombardment sparks fire at nuclear plant but radiation is stable. Plus, Trump avoids New York deposition for now

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2022

Asia stocks slump to 16-month low

Asian stocks tumbled to their lowest since November 2020 as signs Russia’s attack on Ukraine is intensifying further roiled financial markets.

Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2022

All Russia's allies in war against Ukraine as well as those 'sitting on the fence'

There are a number of countries remaining neutral with other siding with Putin and his troops.

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022

Belarusian forces will not take part in Ukraine war, Lukashenko says

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that the Belarusian armed forces were not taking part and would not take part in Russia's military operation in Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

‘Not in your name’: Boris’s Twitter message to Russians goes viral

A tri-lingual video message from Boris Johnson appealing for an end to the Ukraine war has gone viral being seen by around 12 million people including many in Russia.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2022

Putin is playing with fire attacking nuclear plant -UK's Wallace

British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Friday said Russia's Vladimir Putin was playing with fire by attacking a nuclear power plant in Ukraine's southeast and called on him to stop targeting such sites.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022