The Latest Breaking News from Russia

EU sanctions on Russia starting to have an effect - EU official

The European Union's sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are starting to have an initial impact, an EU official said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Govt expedites efforts to protect Japanese nationals in Ukraine

The government is accelerating efforts to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in Ukraine and support their evacuation as the Russian invasion escalates.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 3, 2022

Sorting fact, disinformation amid Russian war on Ukraine

Associated Press journalists are documenting military activity across Ukraine, where disinformation is spiking during a Russian ground and air offensive

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Three Republicans under fire for voting against House resolution to ‘stand with Ukraine’ amid Russia invasion

Reps Paul Gosar of Arizona, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, and Matt Rosendale of Montana were the only three lawmakers to vote against the resolution

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Russian oligarchs 'flee with superyachts' as Biden targets 'ill-begotten gains'

President Joe Biden assailed Vladimir Putin for his country's attack on Ukraine and put Russian oligarchs and other 'corrupt' government leaders on notice that the Justice Department would be coming for their assets

Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2022

Analysis-Ukraine crisis threatens China's discreet pipeline in military technology

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is likely to threaten one of China's most discreet but important strategic relationships in recent years: its use of Ukraine as a source of technology for the expanding Chinese military.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Cultural sanctions are third front in Ukrainian war – Dorries

The Culture Secretary said Vladimir Putin really cared about culture and sport.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Ukrainian restaurant in Hong Kong says many clients want to help

The owner of a Ukrainian restaurant in Hong Kong said she has seen an outpouring of support from the city's residents, who want to donate to community groups that can help mitigate the impact of the war with Russia.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

S Jaishankar briefs consultative panel on Ukraine crisis, opposition leaders say stand united with government

NEW DELHI: The opposition stands united with the government, several leaders said on Thursday after external affairs minister S Jaishankar briefed the consultative committee of his ministry on Russia's attack on Ukraine and the evacuation of students from the war-hit nation.

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2022

ICC prosecutor launches Ukraine war crimes investigation

The International Criminal Court prosecutor has launched an investigation that could target senior officials believed responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide amid a rising civilian death toll and widespread destruction of property during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022