The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of killing 'peaceful Ukrainian people'

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky released a social media video in which he slammed Russia’s murderous aerial assault on the city of Kharkiv - one of the biggest cities of the country

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

What Biden Can Learn from Eisenhower's 1957 State of the Union

The world's conscience had been shocked by Russia's recent invasion of a sovereign European state. Ike responded with sober, long-game containment in Europe...and more reckless escalation in the Middle East.

Reason · Mar 1, 2022

Exclusive-World Bank pushes for $350 million Ukraine loan approval within days -sources

The World Bank is pushing for "fast-track" approval of an additional $350 million loan for Ukraine within days, to provide emergency cash for its efforts to defend against Russia's invasion, people familiar with the plans said.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

Former US ambassador to UN says Trump ‘barely knew where Ukraine was’

‘Its just not accurate to say that Trump’s behaviour somehow deterred the Russians’

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Ukrainian Eurovision entry Kalush Orchestra puts competition aside to join war effort

Ukrainian folk rap group Kalush Orchestra have pushed aside their thoughts of this year's Eurovision contest amid Russia's invasion on Kyiv

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

FIA Says Russian and Belarusian Drivers Will Be Allowed to Compete Under Neutral Flag

This comes a day after the International Olympic Committee recommended barring all Russian athletes from international competitions.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1, 2022

Neutral on Russia-Ukraine: PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted Thailand will maintain its neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a government source said.

Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2022

Fears mount over Black Sea crops

The stoppage of grain exports out of Ukraine was confirmed on Monday as the country said all ports will be closed until the end of the Russian invasion, though there is a chance that supplies for the next season out of both Ukraine and Russia could also be in jeopardy…

Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2022

Time to tackle plastic

As the world's attention remains focused on the war between Russia and Ukraine, more than 100 nations are convening in Kenya this week to wage their own war -- against plastic waste. Delegates -- including those from Thailand are expected to take the first steps toward establishing a historic global…

Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2022

TNSC cuts Q2 export growth forecast to zero

A group of Thai shippers cut its export growth forecast in the second quarter to zero from 5% earlier, blaming the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine and global financial market volatility following Western sanctions imposed on Russia.

Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2022