The Latest Breaking News from Russia

As his attack falters, Putin could become more brutal – and even more irrational

Russia is starting to reassess its objectives. Expect a return to tactics seen previously in Chechnya and Syria, says Russia expert Mathieu Boulègue

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

What nuclear weapons does Russia have?

Vladimir Putin has access to largest stockpile in the world

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Ukraine wants review of Russia's right to UN Security Council seat, says foreign minister

Ukraine wants a review of Russia's right to a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Ukrainian farmers capture £12million Russian missile system and set fire to it in field

The farmers from Bashtanka took and burned the state-of-the-art missile system worth millions after its Russian crew abandoned it in a field

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

Sanctions could bar West Ham from paying CSKA Moscow for Nikola Vlasic

West Ham could be prevented from paying CSKA Moscow the next instalment of their fee for Nikola Vlasic as a result of the UK government’s sanctions against Russia

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

Huge 500kg 'FAB' Russian bomb leaves giant crater near Ukraine homes

The high-explosive bomb, named an FAB-500, fell near a residential area of Kharkiv - leaving a huge funnel shaped crater un the ground, days after it was reported Russia had used deadly vacuum bombs

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as 'neutrals' at 2022 Paralympics

As the sporting world continues to impose sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, Paralympics bosses make a final call on whether athletes from those countries can compete in Beijing.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2022

EU approves new sanctions against Belarus over its support of Russia invasion of Ukraine

The EU on Wednesday approved new sanctions against Belarus for supporting Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022

Durham County Council cuts ties with Russian city in show of solidarity with Ukraine

Durham County Council had previously said it would keep its twinning arrangements with Kostroma "under review" amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine

Chronicle Live · Mar 2, 2022

John Lewis, Sainsbury's, H&M and 25 more firms that have cut ties with Russiain past week

British Gas, Morrisons and PayPal are just some of the huge companies suspended ties with Russia in an act of solidarity against Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022