The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Risk of a Ukraine war spreading in Europe rests on unknowns

A Russian invasion and takeover of Ukraine would deliver a blow to European order like none since World War II

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Russian pledge of troop withdrawals met with widespread scepticism

Analysis: Experts have little faith in announcement and say there are no signs of de-escalation on Ukraine’s borders

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022

Between the US, Russia and China: Understanding India’s tightrope walk on the Ukraine crisis

In recent weeks, the Ukraine crisis has brought testing times to the delicate balance India seeks to strike in its ties with big powers.

Newslaundry · Feb 16, 2022

McConnell: Abrupt Afghanistan withdrawal led to Russian march on Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell on Tuesday linked the Biden administration’s highly controversial pullout from Afghanistan six months ago to Russia’s current menacing troop build-up around Ukraine.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Feb 16, 2022

Ukrainians face ‘game of cat and mouse’ with stoic calm

Ukrainians living in the country’s east carry on mostly as usual, despite stark warnings of an imminent Russian attack.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2022

You’re going to feel this, Biden tells Americans, as Ukraine war looms

Analysis: US president gives the kind of speech normally delivered on the eve of momentous action, while speaking over Putin’s head to the Russian people

The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2022

In joust with Putin, Germany's Scholz displays more assertive style

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has faced accusations of weak leadership in the Ukraine crisis and of being too soft on Russia, but his unexpectedly combative stance in talks in the Kremlin with President Vladimir Putin has earned him plaudits.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2022

Get Up To Speed: Why Has Russia Invaded Ukraine And How Did It Come To This?

Russia and Ukraine have been in the news a lot this year so what is actually going on and what is going to happen next?

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 16, 2022

The US urges Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro to defend democracy in meeting with Putin

After Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro disregarded a U.S. request to call off his upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the Biden administration still hopes the right-wing South American leader takes the opportunity to defend “democratic principles” in Moscow.

Miami Herald · Feb 16, 2022

Nato defence ministers meet as Putin says Russia is open to more Ukraine talks

The Defence Secretary will join Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin amid ongoing tensions in eastern Europe.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022