The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russian woman living in Leeds after escaping 'Putin's regime' speaks out as she says she 'can't be ashamed' of her country

Polina Merkulova said she left Russia to escape 'Putin's regime' and cannot bring herself to be ashamed when her friends are standing up against the government

Leeds Live · Mar 1, 2022

UN scales up aid for Ukraine, appeals for $1.7 billion

U.N. agencies on Tuesday launched an emergency appeal to respond to the soaring humanitarian needs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling for $1.7 billion to help people who have fled the country and those still inside.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

Tech & Science Daily: Bitcoin overtakes Russian Ruble

Plus, we’ve had our first scientific metaphor approved

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2022

West Ham star Andriy Yarmolenko joins Ukrainian footballers in plea for support amid Russian invasion

West Ham forward Andriy Yarmolenko has joined his Ukraine teammates in a plea for football to continue its support for their home country following the invasion of Russia.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2022

Panic grips students in Kharkiv

Death of Indian student, heightened Russian attack sow fear

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2022

Ukrainian boy and girl fight for life after sister, 10, killed by Russian troops

Polina was one of three family members murdered in their car Russian sabotage thugs operating within Kyiv on Saturday as Vladimir Putin's forces end the lives of innocent children

Daily Mirror · 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