The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine may not be able to join EU 'immediately', says Taoiseach Micheal Martin

'I don't know whether it can be done immediately'

Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

Roman Abramovich trying to broker peace deal between Russia and Ukraine

Chelsea owner 'has been trying to mobilize support for a peaceful resolution'

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022

Patrick Vieira wants football to use influence to help secure peace between Ukraine and Russia

Football's world governing body announced on Sunday they would allow Russia to continue their bid for World Cup qualification

Football London · Feb 28, 2022

What I learned about Russia and sanctions from eating cheese with an oligarch

The restaurant empire of the Russian billionaire Arkadiy Novikov taught me that you should always pay attention to how rich people are spending their money, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022

Factbox-EU breaks "taboo" to jointly finance Ukraine weapons deliveries

The European Union has broken a "taboo" by agreeing for the first time to jointly finance weapons deliveries to a third country to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has said.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

When did Putin come to power? How Putin rose from KGB spy to political dominance

Putin has been the dominant figure in Russia for more than 20 years, and previously served in the KGB - the Soviet Union's intelligence and security service

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022

US Targets Central Bank Of Russia In Latest Sanctions; Several Stocks Halted

In order to put further pressure on Russian President Vladamir Putin, the United States on Monday targeted Russia's central bank with new sanctions.

Benzinga · Feb 28, 2022

Several killed as Russian rockets pound Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Russian rockets hit Kharkiv while Mariupol is ‘hanging on’ and Russian troops are reportedly advancing towards Mykolaiv.

Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2022

US governors order state-run liquor stores to stop selling Russian vodka

Governors of Ohio, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Utah say symbolic move shows support for Ukraine

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2022

Ukrainian presidential adviser demands Russian forces leave - media

A Ukrainian presidential adviser on Monday called for the retreat of all Russian forces from Ukrainian territory, including from the Crimea and Donbass regions, Ukraine news media reported.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022