The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Meet Vladimir Putin's 'hidden daughters' as identities an 'open secret' in Russia despite Kremlin secrecy

Putin has never acknowledged that the women are his kids, citing privacy concerns

Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

Putin is on a quest for historical significance by invading Ukraine and gambling on his own and Russia's glory

When the Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, most Russian officials in St. Petersburg’s mayor’s office were quick to replace the portraits of the Communist revolutionary heroes Vladimir Lenin and Sergei Kirov with the portrait of Boris Yeltsin, the new Russian president.

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022

A plan to pay for rebuilding Ukraine with City investments in Russia

City Comment: Use Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2022

Irish families may be asked to open homes for up to 20,000 Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion, says Simon Coveney

'This is a war effort, so the norms need to get set aside'

Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

Europe’s British-built Mars rover ‘unlikely’ to launch this year due to Russia invasion

The Rosalind Franklin must launch in a 10-day window in late September and early October

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2022

Cruise lines including MSC Cruises and Fred Olsen drop Russia from upcoming sailings

MSC Cruises has suspended ports of call to St Petersburg in Russia across all four ships that were due to visit the city as part of Baltic cruises in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

'Protect our sky': a Ukrainian activist's emotional plea to UK's Johnson

Western powers must enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine to stop an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe, an activist said on Tuesday in an impassioned plea to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to do more to help her country in the wake of Russia's military attack.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

Full Ukrainian team to travel to Beijing for Winter Paralympics despite Russian invasion

Ukraine will send its full complement of athletes to Beijing for the Winter Paralympics despite the ongoing invasion by Russia.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2022

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

What happens if a country commits a war crime?

The International Criminal Court prosecutor is to open a probe into possible war crimes or crimes against humanity in Ukraine

Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2022