The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Analysis: Can African gas replace Russian supplies to Europe?

A lack of infrastructure, not capacity, could hurt the continent’s plan to supply gas to Europe in Russia’s stead.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2022

'Belarus joins Russia in invasion of Ukraine', claims Ukrainian government

Ukrainian parliament said on twitter: 'Belarusian troops have entered Chernihiv region'

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2022

Sorting fact, disinformation after Russian attack on Ukraine

Associated Press journalists are documenting military activity across Ukraine, where disinformation is spiking during a Russian ground and air offensive

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Lokomotiv Moscow boss Markus Gisdol quits club in response to Russia's war on Ukraine

Lokomotiv Moscow boss Markus Gisdol has quit the club due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a personal statement outlining that he was no longer able to work in the nation

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Which sporting bodies have banned Russia?

Sporting bodies around the world move to bar Russian athletes from competing in international events.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2022

Schroeder's staff quits as ex-German chancellor resists pressure to cut Kremlin ties

The entire staff of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's taxpayer-funded office have quit as the long-time friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin resists growing pressure to cut his ties to the Kremlin following its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

Compare The Market Pulls Iconic Meerkat Ads Over Concerns Ppl Will Associate Orlov & Co With Putin

Compare The Market's TV ads starring a well-dressed Russian billionaire meerkat have been pulled in light of the current situation in Ukraine.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 1, 2022

UK relaxes visa rules for Ukrainian refugees as Johnson warns millions could flee

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Tuesday about the growing humanitarian crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying refugee numbers could reach millions, with possibly more than 200,000 coming to Britain to join family members.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

First Thing: more than 70 Ukrainian soldiers killed near Kharkiv

Rescuers searching rubble of base in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces gather outside Kyiv. Plus, Joe Biden prepares for his first State of the Union address

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2022

Russian, Belarusian Skaters Banned from ISU Competitions, Governing Body Says

The International Skating Union (ISU) said on Tuesday that competitors from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to take part in its international events until further notice over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The move comes a day after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that sports federations ban Russian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2022