The Latest Breaking News from Russia

‘Constant shelling’ as Russian forces lay siege to key Ukrainian cities

Officials say Russian troops shelling civilian sites, including residential blocks and hospitals

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

Daniel Farke leaves Russian club Krasnodar without taking charge of a game

The German was appointed in January during the Russian Premier League winter break.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Inside Bernie Ecclestone and Vladimir Putin's friendship as ex-F1 supremo defends Russian

From calling for him to run Europe to even wanting to take a bullet for him, Bernie Ecclestone shares a long-lasting friendship with Vladimir Putin

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

Marine Le Pen’s far-right party orders 1.2 million election leaflets showing her with Putin to be ‘binned’

Photo caption of Le Pen with Putin described her as ‘a woman of conviction’

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

More than 2,000 civilians have died in a week in Ukraine, says state service

Russia is targeting urban locations and crowded cities

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022

Russian woman burns her passport at vigil in show of solidarity with Ukraine

The woman from Moscow said she took the decision to burn her travel document ‘as a gesture against the Russian government’

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022

Ukraine foreign minister says South Korea will take active part in Russia sanctions

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday he had spoken with his South Korean counterpart about South Korea's plan to participate in sanction against Russia.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

What is Nato? Denmark warns Greenland invasion by US would end organisation

Nato would collapse if Donald Trump decides to occupy Greenland, warns the Danish PM

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022

Why is Putin always late - sinister reason he's left Queen, Pope and rivals waiting

Vladimir Putin has a reputation for never being on time, but there are different theories as to why the Russian President keeps important people waiting

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

Ukraine war: what is the Budapest Memorandum and why has Russia's invasion torn it up?

The unfolding invasion of Ukraine will have far-reaching repercussions that extend way beyond a breach of international law and a violation of the country’s territorial integrity. As American international relations expert David Yost notes, Russia’s actions will weaken the credibility of major power security assurances, undermine the nuclear nonproliferation regime…

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022