The Latest Breaking News from Russia

US closes embassy in Belarus, lets staff leave in Russia

The State Department has closed the U.S. Embassy in Belarus and is allowing non-essential staff at the U.S. Embassy in Russia to leave the country due to the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Putin's paranoia - Covid fears and full-time food taster as tyrant puts nukes on alert

Rumours about Vladimir Putin’s health have been swirling for years. His decision to invade Ukraine last week has kicked off further questions about the Russian leader’s mental state - including his disturbing paranoia

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

What are thermobaric rockets? New weapon ‘Putin could unleash on Ukraine’

Thermobaric weapons are the most brutal war weapons that exist apart from nuclear weapons, experts say

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

No Gazprom adverts in Champions League as Uefa aim to end relationship with Russian energy giant

There will no be adverts for Russian state-run energy giant Gazprom during the next round of Champions League matches, as UEFA aims to end its relationship with the company.

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022

Putin left The Queen waiting for 14 mins and she broke protocol to make snide remark

Vladimir Putin and The Queen have a tense relationship - with the Russian leader awkwardly making her wait and Her Majesty reportedly making an intriguing comment during his visit in 2003

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

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The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Is a nuclear war on the way? What experts say after Vladimir Putin's order to put forces on high alert

Experts on Russian nuclear forces have said they are “nervous”, while others think nuclear weapons would not be used "any time soon"

Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

‘Show this to Putin’: Six-year-old Ukrainian girl killed in Russian shelling as doctor make angry plea

Images show hospital medics fighting to save child’s life after apartment block hit in southern port city of Mariupol

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Guns for hire: How shadowy Wagner mercenaries support Russian soldiers in Ukraine conflict

The Kremlin-linked mercenary group’s role is unclear but hundreds of its fighters are said to be in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Vladimir Putin's seven ominous warning signs before Russia invaded Ukraine

From the most recent invasion of Ukraine to attempted assassinations of critics, there are some warning signs to the world from the Russian President.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2022