The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russia's nuclear forces alert is a "distraction", says UK PM - PA

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called a move by President Vladimir Putin to put Russia's nuclear forces on high alert "a distraction from the reality of what's going on in Ukraine", the Press Association reported on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

EU backs new measures to be in place by Monday - EU's Borrell

European Union foreign ministers gave support on Sunday for fresh sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine to come into force by Monday, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

FIFA Announces Russia Must Play Games in Neutral Venue Without Fans, Flag

It will not allow Russia to host the World Cup qualifier semifinals next month.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 27, 2022

Putin raises stakes and puts nuclear forces ‘on alert’ as west steps up response to Russia

The Russian president’s move was condemned by the US, reports Kim Sengupta in Kyiv, as fighting in Ukraine continues and more sanctions put in place against Moscow

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

‘I want to fight’: Ukrainian in Britain plans to join defence of his homeland

Tim Maxymenko says he has no choice but to travel to Ukraine to push back Russian invasion, and some UK volunteers feel the same way

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022

Putin forces Germany to step up to role as global power

Russian President Vladimir Putin has inadvertently achieved what Western allies have long struggled to: get Germany to step up to its role as a major global power with an assertive foreign policy backed by a strong military despite its World War guilt.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Former top immigration officials ask Biden to grant protection to Ukrainians in US

MIAMI — Two former top U.S. immigration officials urged President Joe Biden on Sunday to extend immigration protections to eligible Ukrainians in the United States, following the Russian military invasion of the Eastern European nation.

Miami Herald · Feb 27, 2022

Germany mulls extending nuclear plants' life-span - economy minister

Germany is weighing whether to extend the life-span of its remaining nuclear power plants as a way to secure the country's energy supply in the face of uncertainty over Russian gas supplies, the country's economy minister said.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Fifa order Russia to play in neutral countries with no fans, flag or anthem but stop short of World Cup ban

Fifa had faced calls to ban Russia from the competition altogether but, while it has stopped short of that on this occasion, it said in a statement ‘potential exclusion’ remained an option.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

Stuck for days in their cars, Ukrainians wait to flee

Thousands of people are fleeing war in eastern Ukraine for the relative safety of its western border with Poland, only to find that a punishing new ordeal awaits.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022