The Latest Breaking News from Russia

France says Russia's attack signals 'new era' for Europe with tough days to come

France's foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said that the worst phase of Russia's war on Ukraine could still be ahead with key Ukrainian cities at risk of encirclement by Russian forces. His comments come a day after a televised address by French President Emmanuel Macron who said he would…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 3, 2022

Russian invaders take control of key Ukrainian city of Kherson, says mayor

Comes as investigation into war crimes is opened by the International Criminal Court

Wales Online · Mar 3, 2022

China calls reports on Chinese-Russian coordination on Ukraine 'fake news'

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that reports on Chinese and Russian coordination ahead of Russia's attack on Ukraine are "fake news."

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

‘As uncertain as the club’s future’ - National media slam Chelsea owner Abramovich amid Luton win

The Blues were in action last night in the FA Cup, booking their place in the quarter-finals, but the majority of the talk revolved around their Russian owner

Football London · Mar 3, 2022

Around 575,100 people have entered Poland from Ukraine, says Border Guard

Around 575,100 people have enetered Poland from Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion of the country on Feb 24, the Polish border guard said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Live updates: Fitch downgrades Russia's credit rating

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Russia’s credit rating, citing a “severe shock” to fundamental conditions due to its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Neutral Finland, Sweden warm to idea of NATO membership

Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO — until now

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

India Denies Moscow Claims Ukraine Holding Students as 'Human Shield'

New Delhi denied on Thursday Russian claims that Ukraine was holding Indian students hostage in Kharkiv, instead thanking Ukraine for its help in evacuations from the embattled city. "We note that with the cooperation of the Ukrainian authorities, many students have left Kharkiv yesterday," said Indian foreign ministry spokesman Arindam…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

London Stock Exchange suspends 27 Russian listings; wheat prices soar to 14-year high – as it happened

Stocks drift lower as Institute of Directors says it’s no longer tenable for Brits to hold board roles in Russian companies and Russian airlines are shut out of UK insurance market

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2022

Ukraine-born Russian tycoon found dead in garage at his £18m home days after invasion

Ukrainian-born Mikhail Watford, who changed his name from Tolstosheya when he moved to the UK, was found dead by a gardener on Monday, days after the start of the invasion

Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2022