Protests erupted in Russia and around the globe on February 26, with thousands taking to the streets in support of Ukraine, which is facing the third day of an all-out invasion of Russia forces.
Russia has taken further hits on the sporting and cultural front as Poland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic said they would not play World Cup soccer qualifiers against Russia next month and London's Royal Opera House canceled performances by the famed Bolshoi Ballet.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has unexpectedly turned over the "stewardship and care" of the British Premier League soccer team to its charitable foundation trustees, the Russian billionaire announced.
Iran’s foreign minister said his country is studying a rough draft of a deal to revive the landmark 2015 nuclear deal after the sides hammered out details in Vienna on February 26.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has accused some Western countries, and Germany in particular, for allowing their "unyielding egoism" to keep them from pushing for the "crushing" sanctions needed against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.