The Latest Breaking News from Russia

EXPLAINER: What are the key parts of Ukraine's peace deal?

A peace agreement for eastern Ukraine has remained stalled for years

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Biden tells US citizens to leave Ukraine as military drills increase fears of Russian invasion

Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills on Thursday, scheduled to continue until February 20. The exercises have raised concerns in Western countries, with fears that Moscow is plotting a major escalation in the conflict in Ukraine. Follow the day's events as they unfolded.

France 24 · Feb 10, 2022

Winter Olympics: Russia faces questions over doping reports and figure skating controversy

Olympic organisers said they will not comment on ‘speculation’ amid reports that a Russian figure skater tested positive for a banned substance before arriving in Beijing

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Intelligence officials identify Russian efforts to interfere in Australian politics

Russia has been identified as one of the main countries attempting to interfere in Australia’s democracy, with intelligence agencies monitoring continuing efforts by Moscow to influence politics here.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2022

In Siberia, a crypto boom made of ingenuity, defiance and DIY

Fuelled by cheap electricity and Chinese hardware, households across the region are furiously mining cryptocurrency as a crackdown looms

Financial Times · Feb 10, 2022

'Don't trust Vladimir Putin and don't be afraid of him', says former Ukraine president Petro Poroshenko

Ukraine's former president Petro Poroshenko tells 7.30 no-one should trust Russian President Vladimir Putin, nor should they be afraid of his "blackmail" attempts. Mr Poroshenko also says Ukraine needs anti-aircraft weapons from the West.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2022

Russian painting vandalised by ‘bored’ gallery guard who drew eyes on it

Anna Leporskaya’s Three Figures sent for restoration after guard doodled on it with a ballpoint pen on his first day

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2022

EXPLAINER: The drug behind Russia's Olympic skating case

The first big doping case at the games involves one of its biggest stars

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

From Russia, With Love: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Buoyant Again On Regulatory Hope And BlackRock Crypto Foray

Major coins rose Wednesday night, with Ethereum gains exceeding those of Bitcoin at press time. The global cryptocurrency market cap increased 1.5% to $2 trillion.

Benzinga · Feb 10, 2022

Olympics Live: Russian skater positive for banned medication

Olympic figure skating favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the team gold medal that she helped win earlier this week

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022