The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Satellite images show Russian army massing on Ukraine border amid invasion fears

Satellite images from Maxar Technologies show military vehicles, troop tents and tanks gathering near the Ukraine border as talks continue between the US and Russia

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2022

Woman, 21, could be jailed after posing in lingerie with church in background

Angelina Kuznetsova, 21, promoted a hotel on her social media - but it led to a flood of complaints after a prominent place of worship in Yekaterinburg, Russia, was visible in the background

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2022

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Vladimir Putin vehemently opposed to neighbour signing up to military alliance

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

Biden, Kishida agree to boost security, economic cooperation amid rising concerns

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed in a virtual meeting on Friday to boost cooperation on pressing economic and security issues, including China, North Korea's missiles and Russia's threat to Ukraine.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022

U.S. will give Russians written response to NATO demands, Blinken says

Blinken also said Putin and Biden could meet for a summit.

Axios · Jan 21, 2022

Bulgaria says it decides on its defence with NATO allies

Bulgaria decides on its defence plans in coordination with its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Friday after Russia said its security demands included that NATO forces leave Bulgaria and Romania.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022

How the Biden administration is making gains in an uphill battle against Russian hackers

On Jan. 14, 2022, the FSB, Russia’s domestic intelligence service, announced that it had broken up the notorious Russia-based REvil ransomware criminal organization. The FSB said the actions were taken in response to a request from U.S. authorities. The move marks a dramatic shift in Russia’s response to criminal cyberattacks…

The Conversation · Jan 21, 2022

5 things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine – and why the US is involved

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Jan. 19, 2022, that he thinks Russia will invade Ukraine, and cautioned Russian president Vladimir Putin that he “will regret having done it,” following months of building tension.

The Conversation · Jan 21, 2022

Blinken vows swift and severe response if Russia attacks Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said after talks with Russia's foreign minister on Friday that Moscow would face a "swift, severe and a united response" if it invades Ukraine.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022

Ukraine says Russia recruiting mercenaries, sending arms to east

Kyiv says Russia is surging support to pro-Moscow groups in separatist regions as top US, Russian diplomats meet.

Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2022