The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Gary Lineker raises important questions as Roman Abramovich decides to sell Chelsea

Roman Abramovich has decided he will sell Chelsea - but Gary Lineker highlighted a host of the uncertainty surrounding what happens next in the wake of the Russian's bombshell statement

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

France's Macron: Russia's Putin alone chose war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday denounced the "lies" spread by the Russian government to justify a war in Ukraine, but said he would remain in contact with President Vladimir Putin to try and obtain a ceasefire.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Movies, concerts and more are canceled in Russia as studios and performers respond to Ukraine invasion

Film by film and concert by concert, the entertainment world is canceling Russia.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2022

One week in, Russia’s war on Ukraine has rocked the world

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has already had a significant humanitarian, economic, and geopolitical fallout.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022

EU to make sure Russia cannot circumvent sanctions with crypto assets -Le Maire

The European Union is seeking to make sure that crypto currencies are not used to circumvent sanctions imposed by the bloc against Russia, French Finance Minister Bruno le Maire said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Letters to the Editor — March 3, 2022

Safe passage

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022

Analyst says 'Fortress Russia is gone' in face of US sanctions

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US, EU and their allies have been announcing measures designed to isolate and weaken the Russian economy. Since 2014, Vladimir Putin has been taking pre-emptive steps to protect Russia's economy from future sanctions. But Brian O'Toole, a former US Treasury official and senior…

France 24 · Mar 2, 2022

What more could the west do about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

Analysis: From a no-fly zone to sanctions, the options that are on and off the table

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

Brazil votes for UN resolution, but criticizes 'indiscriminate sanctions' against Russia

Brazil's ambassador to the United Nations, Ronaldo Costa Filho, reaffirmed on Wednesday the country's position in favor of an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, but said the indiscriminate application of sanctions on Russia does not lead to the reconstruction of dialogue.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

EA Sports Removes Russian National Team, Clubs From FIFA Products, Video Game

The video game franchise also voices support for Ukraine.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 2, 2022