The Latest Breaking News from Russia

French conservative presidential challenger attacks far-right rivals over Russia

The mainstream Conservative challenger in France's presidential election said on Thursday she would push for a hefty increase in defence spending, and laid into the pro-Russia views previously expressed by rivals further right along the political spectrum.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Why Russians are turning to bitcoin as sanctions bite

Rouble to bitcoin trading has soared on cryptocurrency exchanges

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2022

Ukraine's 'IT army' targets Belarus railway network, Russian GPS

Ukraine's "IT army" of volunteer hackers announced a new set of targets on Thursday - including the Belarusian railway network and Russia's homegrown satellite-based navigation system, GLONASS.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Scottish Government urges businesses to stop trading with Russia

Open letter to business community asks for all financial links to be cut immediately

Insider UK · Mar 3, 2022

Turkey-Russia ties at risk? Ankara dubs Ukraine invasion 'war' in shift of rhetoric

In this edition, we look at how the Middle East is being affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Turkey is being forced to take sides as two of its major partners go to war. Ankara has announced it's limiting a key route for Russian warships by sealing off the Bosphorus…

France 24 · Mar 3, 2022

English football at ‘turning point’ with Abramovich’s Chelsea decision – Dorries

The Russian/Israeli billionaire announced on Wednesday that he intended to sell the club after 19 years.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Fifa urged to reopen transfer window and give players in Russia escape route

Poland’s FA wants Fifa to grant an emergency transfer window to allow players in Russia to join a club in another country

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2022

Britain could change law to make it easier to sanction Russian oligarchs

Britain could introduce new legislation to make it easier to sanction Russian oligarchs, a government source said, after the government has struggled to find evidence to justify targeting individuals with links to President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Finns warm to NATO in alarmed reaction to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing a rapidly growing number of Finns to support membership of NATO, suggesting the country's delicate balancing act between the Kremlin and the U.S.-led military alliance could be coming to an end.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures

Where is fighting happening and how did we get here?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2022