The Latest Breaking News from Russia

'Minor incursion' by Russia could complicate West's response

Short of an all-out invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin could take less dramatic action in Ukraine that would vastly complicate a U.S. and allied response

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

U.S. and Russia agree to keep talking after meeting on Ukraine

The top U.S. and Russian diplomats made no major breakthrough at talks on Ukraine on Friday but agreed to keep talking to try to resolve a crisis that has stoked fears of a military conflict.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022

Bitcoin Slips Below Crucial $40K Level, Taking Ethereum, Dogecoin Down With It: US Treasuries, Russia, Outflows And More That's Weighing

Major coins continued to bleed Thursday evening as the global cryptocurrency market cap declined 2.3% to $2 trillion. What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) traded 2.5% lower over 24 hours at $39,856.72 over 24 hours. For the week, it is down 5.7%.

Benzinga · Jan 21, 2022

The Day After Russia Attacks

What War in Ukraine Would Look Like—and How America Should Respond

Foreign Affairs · Jan 21, 2022

Vladimir Putin's 'pole-dancing room at £1bn palace' shown in new leaked pictures

The inside of Russian leader Vladimir Putin's alleged £1 billion Black Sea palace has been revealed by jailed arch-rival and Opposition leader Alexei Navalny in leaked computer images

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022

Britain and US warn Putin to ‘step back’ from war in Ukraine

Liz Truss says ‘Kremlin has not learned the lessons of history’

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

UK’s Liz Truss warns Russia of ‘terrible quagmire’ if it invades Ukraine

Foreign secretary says emboldened autocracies are seeking to export dictatorship around the world

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022

VIDEO: Russia Says ‘Peacekeeping’ Troops Have Left Kazakhstan

Moscow says all troops and weapons are now back in Russia.

Zenger · Jan 20, 2022

China, Russia block US bid to sanction North Koreans at UN

US is seeking UN travel ban and asset freeze on individuals it says are involved in North Korea’s missile programme.

Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2022

Russia to hold major navy drills involving all its fleets

Russia announced on Thursday its navy would stage a sweeping set of exercises involving all its fleets this month and next from the Pacific to the Atlantic, the latest show of strength in a surge of military activity during a standoff with the West.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022