The Latest Breaking News from Russia

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The Hindu · Feb 24, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin launches full-scale invasion as missiles hit Kyiv

A "full-scale" invasion of Ukraine has started by Russia with missile strikes in the capital Kyiv and other major cities as Vladimir Putin says he has launched a special military operation

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine crisis unlikely to endanger International Space Station astronauts, says former US official

Four Americans, two Russians, and one European are currently whizzing around the Earth at an altitude of 254 miles while their home countries prepare for potential war

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine: EU sanctions Russia defence minister, military chief

Details of sanctions designed to ‘hurt a lot’ also target military chiefs, Kremlin chief of staff, and top editor at RT.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022

U.N. Security Council members look to act on Ukraine, but doomed to fail

United Nations Security Council members are preparing to put forward a draft resolution on Ukraine that will call out Russia over its actions toward its neighbor, said a Security Council diplomat, but the move is doomed to fail.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Airlines scramble as Ukraine invasion redraws route map

Airlines scrambled to adapt to conflict in Europe on Thursday as Ukraine closed its airspace, fuel prices soared and carriers were urged to "exercise caution" deep inside Russia hours after Moscow's military invaded Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine president says tens of thousands could die as he vows country will defend itself against Russia

‘If we are attacked, if someone attempts to take away our land, our freedom, our lives, the lives of our children, we will defend ourselves’

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Blinken believes Russia will invade Ukraine before night is out -NBC

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told NBC News on Wednesday that he expected Russia to invade Ukraine before the night was over but still sees a chance to "avert a major aggression".

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Prospect of sanctions hits Russian part-owner of Queensland alumina refinery

Rusal’s share price dives as Ukraine tensions escalate, with co-owner Rio Tinto warning of likely disruption to aluminium industry

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2022

Ukrainian President Zelensky says Putin has ordered invasion as country prepares for war

Zelensky revealed that he had tried to call Putin but been met with "silence."

Axios · Feb 24, 2022