The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Jaishankar leaves for Germany, France; focus remains on Russia

European counterparts expected to push for a tougher line from New Delhi on Moscow’s actions

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022

Russian threat to invade Ukraine still high says Washington as Moscow expels US diplomat

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Moscow could order an assault on its neighbour in the "coming days" after a Ukrainian kindergarten is hit by artillery fire.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2022

Ukraine: how cyber-attacks became so important to the conflict

For the past few weeks, Russia has been deploying military forces into strategic positions on Ukraine’s borders. However, there is another, virtual dimension to the escalating conflict: cyber-attacks on Ukrainian government and business websites and services.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2022

Colbert on Ukraine crisis: ‘If you’re feeling confused, that’s on purpose’

Late-night hosts discuss the US-Russia ‘signaling war’, Trump’s inflated assets and turning Mandela’s house into a luxury hotel

The Guardian - US · Feb 17, 2022

'Golden visas' for foreign millionaires scrapped amid Russian dirty money fears

Home Secretary Priti Patel confirmed she was axing a visa route allowing the super-rich to fast track residency in the UK if they invest more than £2m

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

‘Creating chaos’: Russia fans flames in the Balkans to threaten EU and Nato

While all eyes are on Ukraine, Moscow’s manoeuvring in southeast Europe has stirred ethnic tensions and risks threatening fragile peace in several states, writes Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

Harris stepping on world stage amid tensions over Ukraine

Vice President Kamala Harris will face her highest-stakes foreign policy assignment yet this weekend in Germany, where she will try to keep European allies unified amid growing concern over the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

UK accuses Russia of staging ‘false flag’ pretext for invasion

I don’t know how much value I’d bring to Queen and country should Britain face invasion. I can’t imagine newsletter authors will be in much demand, and frankly they should nationalise Stephen Bush first.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2022

Kosovo president accuses Russia of destabilising Balkans

Kosovo's president accused Russia on Thursday of using its traditional ally Serbia to "destabilise" the Balkans, as Moscow faces off against the West in the Ukraine crisis.

Reuters · Feb 17, 2022

UK defence chiefs: The seven invasion routes which Russia may use to attack Ukraine

The MoD graphic shows how Russian forces could surge into Ukraine from Belarus in the north, Crimea in the south, or Russia in the west

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2022