The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukrainian man kneels in front of Russian tank after trying to stop it with his bare hands

The man knelt in front of the Russian tank

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022

Vladimir Putin puts Russia's nuclear deterrent forces on alert over tensions with West

It comes as Ukrainian intelligence has learned from within Belarus that “special ops” troops have been spotted loading up planes for a major attack

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022

Ukrainian interrupts live TV broadcast and vows to 'f*** Russians up'

The angry Ukrainian told Israeli broadcasters to stop talking before he vowed to take up arms against the Russians who have invaded his country

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022

Would Vladimir Putin actually be able to rule Ukraine?

Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s invasion has been fierce since Vladimir Putin attacked the country, raising questions about whether he’d be able to rule Ukrainians as he pleases if he’s ultimately successful in winning the war in military terms.

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2022

Ukraine lodges case against Russia at world court - Zelensky

Ukraine has filed a suit against Russia at the highest U.N. court in The Hague for disputes between states, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Three Russian War Songs in Honor of the Ukrainians

Perhaps ironically, the tragedy and courage of the Ukrainians puts me in mind of Russian songs about soldiers and soldiering. I can't think of any great modern American songs about this (I'm not speaking here of anti-war songs, powerful as they might be), and I don't know Ukrainian. But Russians…

Reason · Feb 27, 2022

Roman Abramovich hands over “stewardship and care” of Chelsea in rare statement

The Russian oligarch, purchased the Blues in 2003 and since then they have won every trophy available to them, including five Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues, under his ownership.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2022

Roman Abramovich adamant Chelsea not for sale despite reports of suitors

Chelsea’s board of trustees will not be expected to forward any bids for the club to Roman Abramovich, with the Russian owner adamant he will not sell.

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2022

Putin's nightmare as OWN team abandons him and Russians flee to avoid conscription

Russian troops have driven tanks into Ukraine after weeks of military escalation as US immigration lawyers have said they are overwhelmed with requests from Russian military-aged men fears they will be drafted

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022

Russia’s actions verge on genocide, should be thrown out of UNSC, says Ukraine’s Zelensky

‘Russia must be held accountable for manipulating the notion of genocide to justify aggression,’ he says

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2022