The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Mums and children flee as 'genocidal' Russia bombs maternity hospital

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine shared a video of rescue workers searching through the rubble of buildings in Zhytomyr as a maternity hospital was bombed in the city

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Athletes from those countries will compete under the Paralympic flag in Beijing and not be included in the medal table, the IPC said.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Commentary: Putin is a prisoner of his own delusions about Ukraine. They will be his undoing

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine is in full swing, with the final outcome unknown. Given Russia’s military dominance over the Ukrainian army, few seem to doubt that if the assault continues, the Russian army will defeat the Ukrainian military.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2022

What is a no-fly zone - and how could a no-fly zone in Ukraine lead to World War 3?

There are growing demands, including from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, for a no-fly zone - but this would risk a catastrophic escalation

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022

Wizz Air offers 100,000 free flights for Ukraine refugees fleeing from Russian invasion

Wizz Air has announced it will offer 100,000 free flights for Ukrainian refugees following Russia's invasion of Ukraine with flights available from Poland, Slovakia and more border countries

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

No-fly zone in Ukraine could lead to nuclear WW3 with Russia, defence chiefs suggest

Rejecting calls for a no-fly zone, Ben Wallace warned Russia is a “nuclear-armed power” which “may view escalation of all means” - while General Sir Adrian Bradshaw said it would lead to “the third world war in anybody’s language”

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

UK's Johnson supports need for more sanctions to put 'maximum pressure' on Putin

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have agreed on a call that sanctions need to go further to exert maximum pressure on Russia's Vladimir Putin in coming days, a Downing Street spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Kremlin Critic Navalny Calls for Daily Anti-war Protests in Russia

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has called on Russians to stage daily protests against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, depicting President Vladimir Putin as an "obviously insane tsar." Navalny called for protests across the country and abroad to signal that not all Russians support the war and show solidarity with the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022

Russia considering humanitarian corridor for Indians in Kharkiv

Moscow will investigate death of Indian student. No disruption in military supplies to India, says Ambassador Alipov

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022

Why fracking is not the answer to soaring UK gas prices

Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, the wholesale price of gas had quadrupled over the preceding six months. This was largely driven by too much demand chasing too little supply as gas producers struggled to cope with the economic bounce-back from the pandemic lockdowns, plus the tensions between Russia and Europe.…

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022