The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Where are British forces deployed in Europe?

Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are at locations across the continent.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Putin faces war crimes investigation after shelling cities in Ukraine

The Hague based International Criminal Court is launching an inquiry on "the situation in Ukraine" after it received allegations of war crimes committed by the Russian army in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2022

Banning Russian athletes an ‘unfair solution’, claims ex-F1 driver Daniil Kvyat

Kvyat is due to compete in the World Endurance Championship this year, but will be expelled if the FIA bans Russian drivers.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Who is Olena Zelenska? Ukraine’s First Lady and Vogue cover star by president’s side as Russia wages war

Architecture graduate and comedy writer, 44, once opposed Volodymyr Zelensky’s political career but now uses her position to champion social and humanitarian causes

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Putin's changing face - surgery rumours, Botox signs and unusual black eye excuse

Experts are convinced that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has gone under the knife, but the Kremlin has always denied claims that he has received Botox injections and plastic surgery

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

EU must prepare for millions of refugees from Ukraine, commissioner says

The European Union must prepare for "millions" more refugees fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine after more than 400,000 have passed into the bloc, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Tuesday on a visit to Slovakia.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

Ukraine Seeks China's Help To Stop Russian War; Zelensky Addresses European Parliament

The Ukrainian government has made a direct plea to China to use its influence on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop his invasion of Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the European Union to fast-track his country into

Benzinga · Mar 1, 2022

Kosovo to shelter 20 Ukrainian journalists working remotely

Kosovo plans to offer shelter for up to six months to 20 Ukrainian journalists forced to leave their country following the invasion by Russia, according to a government document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

UK bars banning Russian vodka over Ukraine invasion

“It’s a little thing but the more little things we do, the bigger the impact will be'

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2022

Ukraine invasion: why eight Nato members triggered article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty

In the 73 years since the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) was founded, member nations have activated article 4 of its founding treaty only half a dozen times. The latest instance was on February 24, the day Russia invaded Ukraine. Eight Nato members – Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia,…

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022