The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ruble sinks 26% after SWIFT sanctions against Russian banks

The ruble has plunged to a record low of less than 1 cent in value after Russia was cut off from the global bank payments system in retaliation for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

As Russia’s isolation grows, China hints at limits of friendship

Chinese state-owned financial institutions have been quietly distancing themselves from Russia’s beleaguered economy.

Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2022

Photos capture demonstrations held around world to protest against Russian invasion of Ukraine

From Australia to Russia and elsewhere across the globe, demonstrators have gathered en masse to call for an end to the invasion of Ukraine.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2022

Why Vladimir Putin has already lost this war

The Russians may yet conquer Ukraine. But Ukrainians have shown that they will not let them hold it, says historian and author Yuval Noah Harari

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022

Ukraine conflict: Don’t be ‘unduly alarmed’ by Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threat, Britons told

Defence Secretary Wallace told on Monday how he had reassured his son that there would not be a nuclear war

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022

Russia-Ukraine War: What to know as Putin escalates tensions

Tensions over Ukraine have escalated further after Russian President Vladimir Putin put his nuclear forces on increased alert

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Live updates: UN to hold 2 meetings on Russia-Ukraine war

The two major bodies in the United Nations will hold separate meetings Monday on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Ukraine war: sanctions-hit Russian rouble crashes as Zelenskiy speaks of ‘crucial’ 24 hours

Some analysts expect a ‘complete collapse’ in currency amid signs one state-backed bank could fail, while Ukraine president warns key moment has arrived

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022

Removal from SWIFT vital to teach Russia invasion is critical mistake

Sanctions must be imposed to teach Russian President Vladimir Putin that his invasion of Ukraine is a critical mistake.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 28, 2022

Russia suffered heavy losses overnight in failed Kyiv attacks, claims Ukraine General

'Russian troops are demoralized and exhausted. We showed that we can protect our home from uninvited guests'

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022