The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Petrol prices to 'soar above £1.70 per litre' as Russia invades Ukraine

The crisis could see the costs of filling your car top £85

Liverpool Echo · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns of new iron curtain falling as Russian troops advance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday said Ukraine was listening to the sound of a new iron curtain falling as Russian troops advanced across his country's territory and he warned that other European countries may be next.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Romney says he was right about Russia in 2012 and mocks Obama putdown: ‘The 80s called and we didn’t answer’

Former Republican presidential nominee said in 2012 that Russia was ‘our number one geopolitical foe’

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine: sanctions can still make a difference – but only if done right

The aim of economic sanctions against Russia is to limit Vladimir Putin’s power, damage morale, and exert serious political pressure. So far, the tactic has not worked. Ukraine has been invaded. The missiles have been launched.

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine death toll: What we know so far

Ukraine says hundreds of people killed as Russia attacks on multiple fronts across the country.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022

‘The situation is one of despair’: Stranded Brazilian footballers in Ukraine call for help from government

Ukraine’s top football league has been suspended following the Russian invasion

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

13 Brazilian footballers appeal for help to leave Ukraine after seeking refuge in hotel

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has left a group of Brazilian footballers, who play for Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv, trapped inside a hotel in the country

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Roman Abramovich should not be allowed to own Chelsea, MP claims amid Russia-Ukraine escalation

Labour MP Chris Bryant has called for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's assets to be seized after reading from leaked Home Office document in Parliament

Football London · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine boss insists Scotland World Cup playoff WILL go ahead in defiant 'continue to prepare' vow

Following Russia's invasion UEFA are set to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the impact on football.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022

Mapping Russian attacks across Ukraine

After months of tensions, Russian forces launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine on Thursday.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022