The Latest Breaking News from Russia

The US military presence in Europe has been declining for 30 years – the current crisis in Ukraine may reverse that trend

Up to 8,500 U.S. troops could soon be heading to Eastern Europe – bolstering an American military presence in the continent that has been in decline since the end of the Cold War.

The Conversation · Jan 25, 2022

Ukraine urges calm, saying situation 'under control' and Russian invasion not imminent

United States President Joe Biden says he would consider imposing direct sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin if Russia invaded Ukraine.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

Liz Truss to visit Ukraine as she tells Germany to ‘step up’ support

Foreign secretary ‘pushing allies’ for more military support and says sanctions will be severe

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Why is Russia banned from the Winter Olympics and what is ROC?

Russian athletes competed under a neutral Olympic flag at Pyeongchang 2018

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

England focusing on ‘small details’ in preparations to win World Cup

The Three Lions have been the nearly men in the last four years as they were semi-finalists in Russia in 2018 while also losing the Euro 2020 final last summer

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Syria: Prominent Figures Denounce Govt's Failure to Provide Heating

Prominent figures in Damascus launched an attack against the Syrian government for to its “failure to provide means of heating.” Amid a severe cold wave sweeping all Syrian regions and the lack of means of heating, prominent Syrian actor Firas Ibrahim wrote a post on his Facebook page, which read:…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2022

Putin yet to make this 'one final step needed if he's serious about war in Ukraine'

US Marine Corps Colonel John Barranco said Vladimir Putin will have to make a crucial final step to ensure Russia can successfully invade and occupy Ukraine - and he's yet to do it

Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2022

EU well advanced to have strong deterrent measures against Russia

The European Commission has very much advanced its work to have strong deterrent measures ready if Russia continues its threatening actions against Ukraine, an EU spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

Russia adds Putin critic Navalny to list of 'terrorists and extremists'

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and a handful of his allies were added on Tuesday to an official list of "terrorists and extremists", the latest in a series of moves by Russian authorities to stamp out their opposition to President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

Ukraine Urges Calm, Saying Russian Invasion not Imminent

Ukraine's leaders sought to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia was not imminent, even as they acknowledged the threat is real and prepared to accept a shipment of American military equipment Tuesday to sure up their defenses. Russia has denied it is planning an assault, but…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2022