The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Ukraine: World reacts to Putin’s recognition of Donetsk, Luhansk

The Russian president’s decision to recognise the independence of Ukrainian separatist regions draws condemnation.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2022

ASX down on tech, Ukraine tensions trouble investors, Coles profit falls

Australian shares close lower on Tuesday, with tech stocks hammered, as global markets react to Russia announcing it will send troops into Ukraine. Coles, Costa and Alumina report half-year results.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2022

Champions League final venue in doubt with Wembley in running as late replacement

The Champions League final is due to take place in St Petersburg on May 29 but the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine could force UEFA to switch to a new venue with Wembley in the running

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2022

Biden to prohibit trade, investment with Ukraine breakaway regions -White House

President Joe Biden will issue an executive order soon that will prohibit economic activity between U.S. individuals and the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized as independent entities on Monday, the White House said.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2022

Baltics call for swift EU sanctions on Russia after it recognizes Ukrainian breakaway republics

The European Union must impose sanctions on Russia immediately after it recognised two Ukrainian breakaway regions as independent, the governments of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said after Russia's announcement.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2022

Biden imposes sanctions over Putin's recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions

The U.S. and European Union sharply condemned the announcement by Putin, calling it a violation of international law.

Axios · Feb 21, 2022

Dismay and condemnation as west begins to impose sanctions on Russia

Leaders denounce Putin’s recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions and call for emergency UN session

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2022

Putin’s absurd, angry spectacle will be a turning point in his long reign

Analysis: This was a supreme leader marshalling his minions for a decision that will change the security architecture in Europe and may well lead to horrific war

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2022

Union calls on PM to apologise for strike comments; 34 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

NSW government drops case against rail workers’ union; Australia closes embassy in Lviv, Ukraine. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022

What Russia's recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions means and will it lead to all out war?

The news has sparked fears that Russia may be using the decree as a way to move troops further into Ukrainian territory

Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2022