The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Biden blasts Putin for Ukraine invasion as he pledges to fight inflation

WASHINGTON — President Biden on Tuesday evening used his first State of the Union address to praise the West’s response to Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s “premeditated and unprovoked” war with Ukraine while seeking to convince Americans that he has a plan to combat spiking inflation at home.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2022

Belarus dictator appears to show next invasion target as he stands near battle map on TV

The Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been accused to have highlighted the next Russian target after he stood next to map, apparently showing the Russian plan to capture Ukraine's key cities, on live television

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

How will the war in Ukraine affect Thailand?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24 marks a major conflict that sent shockwaves through global stock and commodities markets. The action could affect tourism around the world, including in Thailand, which is still struggling to recover economically from the pandemic stress.

Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2022

Teen who tracked Elon Musk’s jet turns his attention to Russian oligarchs

Jack Sweeney has amassed 162,000 Twitter followers on a new account monitoring the private jets of billionaires and tycoons

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2022

Apple to pause product sales in Russia as tech firms feel pressure over Ukraine

Tech giant details range of responses to invasion as Facebook faces calls for ‘more aggressive action’ after curbs on Russian media

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2022

‘Putin was wrong, we were ready’: Biden calls out Russian ‘dictator’ directly in State of the Union speech

President tells Congress that the US and the Nato alliance were ‘ready’ for Russian president’s assault on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Bipartisan calls mounting for Ukrainian immigrant protections

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is facing growing bipartisan calls from Congress to protect tens of thousands of Ukrainian nationals from being deported to a nation under attack by Russia.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2022

Ukraine donations pour in from around the world

A grocery store owner in Rome is struggling to find space for an influx of food, medicine and clothing for people in Ukraine, while at the country’s Polish border, Spanish chef Jose Andres feeds families seeking refuge from Russia’s invasion.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2022

State of the Union live: Biden denounces ‘menacing’ Putin and vows to tackle inflation and Covid – as it happened

President condemns Russia, outlines plans to deal with rising prices and promises ‘new moment’ in fight against coronavirus

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2022

Why Zelenskyy’s ‘selfie videos’ are helping Ukraine win the PR war against Russia

It seems straight out of an action movie: As the capital city becomes a war zone, the defiant president looks into the camera and delivers a clear and compelling message: “I am here. We will not lay down any weapons.”

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022