The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russian national team and club sides to be removed from Fifa 22

EA Sports also confirmed that it will be removing Russia from its ice hockey series NHL 22

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Russia says nearly 500 of its soldiers killed and 1,600 injured fighting in Ukraine

Claim in marked contrast to President Zelensky’s 7,000 figure

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Nottinghamshire council makes statement over 2 Gazprom contracts

The energy giant is majority owned by the Russian state

Nottingham Post · Mar 2, 2022

UN votes to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and calls for withdrawal

In an emergency session, 141 of the 193 member states voted for the resolution, 35 abstained and five voted against

The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2022

'Mornings are the most difficult... checking to see if our friends are still alive'

Writer on what life is like for Ukrainians abroad trying to deal with Russia's invasion

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022

Russia says 498 of its soldiers killed, 1,597 wounded in Ukraine - RIA

Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday that 498 Russian soldiers had died in Ukraine and another 1,597 had been wounded since the beginning of Moscow's military operation there, Russia's RIA news agency reported.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Talking Point: What do you think of the UK’s rules for Ukrainian refugees?

The government has faced criticism from MPs on both sides of the House of Commons for its slow response to the growing humanitarian disaster in Ukraine, as people flee the country in their thousands following an invasion by Russia last week.

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022

Fuel prices poised to flare up as oil hits 8-year high of $113

NEW DELHI: Global benchmark Brent crude spurted to $113/barrel on Wednesday, unimpressed by a US-led initiative for a co-ordinated release of 60 million barrels from emergency stockpiles of 31 International Energy Agency member-countries, as sanctions force consumers to shun Russian oil. Brent, accounting for 50% of globally traded oil, was…

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2022

Russian Drivers, Such As Nikita Mazepin, Banned From Competing in British GP

Motorsport UK is suspending Russian and Belarusian license holders from competing in the United Kingdom

Sports Illustrated · Mar 2, 2022

New York to strengthen enforcement of sanctions against Russia

New York on Wednesday announced actions to strengthen the enforcement by the state's Department of Financial Services of sanctions against Russia.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022