The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Putin will invade: It doesn't make sense

There's no sense to Putin's Ukraine misadventure. It's a world-shaping disaster. But it's going to happen anyway

Salon · Feb 19, 2022

USDA head: US farmers to help if Ukraine exports threatened

The U.S. secretary of agriculture says that a Russian invasion of Ukraine offers American farmers a chance to boost production and prevent supply chain problems

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2022

Ukraine is preparing for all scenarios, foreign minister says

Ukraine is prepared for all scenarios, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Saturday when asked if he agreed with U.S. President Biden's assessment that Russian President Vladimir Putin had decided to invade.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2022

Boris Johnson says ‘we stand on the brink’ of war in Europe at ‘very dangerous moment’

Prime minister says Russian invasion of Ukraine would bring about ‘destruction of a democratic state’

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2022

Russia wants to inflame tensions by ignoring planned peace talks, Kyiv says

Ukraine accused Russia of wanting to escalate tensions by not attending planned trilateral peace talks on eastern Ukraine on Saturday, adding that it was concerned by the worsening security situation in the conflict zone.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2022

Johnson: Russian invasion of Ukraine would mean destruction of democratic state

The Prime Minister addressed world leaders at the Munich Security Conference in Berlin on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2022

Russia launches hypersonic missiles as part of nuclear drills

Russia hit sea and land-based targets with ballistic and cruise missiles on Saturday as part of strategic nuclear exercises overseen by President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart, the Kremlin said.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2022

Moscow opens investigation after reports Ukrainian shell exploded in Russia

Russia's Investigative Committee opened an investigation on Saturday into Russian media reports that a Ukrainian shell exploded in Russia's region of Rostov about 1 km from the border, the law enforcement agency said on its website.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2022

U.S. VP Harris warns Russia of huge financial costs if it invades Ukraine

The United States, together with its allies, will impose significant and unprecedented economic costs on Russia if it further invades Ukraine, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2022

Russia is "poised to strike" Ukraine, U.S. defense secretary says

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday that Russia's military was "poised to strike" Ukraine, even as he voiced hope that Russian President Vladimir Putin would step back from the brink of war.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2022