The Latest Breaking News from Russia

The Guardian view on the threat to Ukraine: high and rising

Editorial: Russia hopes for disagreement and distraction. To counter it, the west must maintain unity

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022

Biden planning to ‘maximise pain’ for Russia if it invades Ukraine

Exclusive: Washington has asked major gas suppliers, including Qatar, to divert exports to Europe

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

U.S. should consider 'safe harbor' from Russia sanctions for some companies - trade group

A trade group representing Chevron, General Electric and other big U.S. corporations that do business in Russia is asking the White House to consider giving U.S. companies time to fulfill commitments and exempting some products as it crafts any sanctions over Russian actions in Ukraine.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

Biden warns Putin with sanctions as West steps up Ukraine defenses

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine, as Western leaders stepped up military preparations and made plans to shield Europe from a potential energy supply shock.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

Ukraine’s independence must be supported by Britain

Letters: Christopher Jotischky, a Briton of Ukrainian descent, former MEP Veronica Hardstaff and former army officer Simon Diggins respond to articles by Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022

Finland enhances military readiness as tension rises over Ukraine

Finland has enhanced its military readiness as international tensions rise over Russia's military build-up near Ukraine.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

‘Cyberpartisans’ hack Belarusian railway to disrupt Russian buildup

Activists claim they could paralyse trains moving Russian forces for potential attack on Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022

‘The Russians are coming’: Sweden on edge as Russia flexes military muscle

Not long after Russia began its massive troop buildup along Ukraine’s border, several Russian amphibious warfare ships briefly moved into Baltic Sea waters, some of them coming uncomfortably close to Sweden. That, and a series of recent drone flights of unknown origin over the country’s nuclear power plants, has put…

France 24 · Jan 25, 2022

The Russian Finance Ministry said: Crypto should be regulated, not banned

Russia should regulate the crypto market, not ban it, Finance Ministry official Ivan Chebeskov said on Tuesday, appearing to contradict the central bank, which last week proposed banning the use and mining of cryptocurrencies. "We need to regulate, not ban," Chebeskov said "Regulation is sufficient to protect our citizens."

Benzinga · Jan 25, 2022

Macron says Europe is preparing 'common response' in case of Russian aggression

France and Germany are ready to pursue dialogue with Russia but if Moscow attacks Ukraine the price will be high, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, speaking at a press conference following talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin.

France 24 · Jan 25, 2022