The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russian troops move closer to Ukraine's capital and attack Kyiv with fresh air strikes

A series of pre-dawn explosions have rocked Ukraine's capital Kyiv, with Russian troops reportedly on the outskirts of the capital.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine president orders full military mobilisation to counter Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky has also said 137 civilians and military personnel have been killed so far in the invasion of his country

Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022

Ukrainian Boxing Great Vitali Klitschko Says He’s ‘Prepared to Fight’ Russian Forces

The former heavyweight champion boxer, along with his brother Wladimir, feel that it is an obligation to fight for their country.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 25, 2022

Satellite images show the aftermath of air strikes on a Ukrainian airfield after Russia's invasion

Images show the damage to fuel storage areas and airport infrastructure in Chuhuiv, as Ukrainian forces battle Russian invaders on three sides of its border.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2022

Morning digest: Modi talks to Putin, calls for immediate ceasefire and dialogue; arms dropped by drone found in J&K, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

The Hindu · Feb 25, 2022

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Show Signs Of Recovery — Why The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Has Cast A Doubt On The Apex Coin's 'Digital Gold' Thesis

Major coins showed strength on Thursday evening despite the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces on a preceding day. The global cryptocurrency market cap rose 1.4% to $1.8 trillion. ​​

Benzinga · Feb 25, 2022

Advocates urge protections for Ukrainians in US

WASHINGTON — Hours after Russia began a sweeping invasion of Ukraine, immigrant and refugee groups ramped up calls Thursday for the Biden administration to protect Ukrainians in the U.S. and prepare for a wave of refugees fleeing the embattled country.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022

EU imposes sanctions on Putin as Ukraine pleads for tougher action

EU states agreed to freeze any European assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister on Friday, as Ukraine's leader pleaded for faster and more forceful sanctions to punish Russia's invasion of his country.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

EU leaders agree tough sanctions targeting Russian banks and energy sector, visa crackdown and ban on aircraft sales

Bloc’s leaders agree in principle at emergency overnight summit to impose new economic sanctions

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Australia imposes more sanctions on Russia, criticises China's response

Australia imposed more sanctions on Friday against Russia targeting several of its elite citizens and lawmakers, and said it was "unacceptable" that China was easing trade restrictions with Moscow at a time when it invaded Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022