Tag: Russia
Russia Blocks Facebook, as Kremlin Moves to Stifle Dissent
Facebook on Friday became the first American tech giant to be blocked by the Russian government, as part…
Olympic Silver Medalist From Ukraine Hiding in Kyiv Garage
“I plan to go to my coach, Enver Ablaev, he lives in Mukachevo, Transcarpathian region,” Abramenko said. “I…
With Sanctions, U.S. and Europe Aim to Punish Putin and Fuel Russian Unrest
WASHINGTON — As they impose historic sanctions on Russia, the Biden administration and European governments have set new…
Paralympics President Rebukes Russia at Opening Ceremony
BEIJING — The president of the International Paralympic Committee broke protocol on Friday when he denounced Russia’s invasion…
How China Embraces Russian Propaganda and Its Version of the War
Hours after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the Chinese Communist Party tabloid, Global Times, posted a video…
Economic Ties Among Nations Spur Peace. Or Do They?
Russia’s war in Ukraine is not only reshaping the strategic and political order in Europe, it is also…
Washington’s Newest Worry: The Dangers of Cornering Putin
In fact, President Biden announced expanded sanctions on Thursday, aimed at Russia’s oligarch class. Many of those named…
How Ukraine’s Military Has Resisted Russia So Far
Ukraine has succeeded in slowing the Russian advance, but has not been able to stop it, nor is…
Last Vestiges of Russia’s Free Press Fall Under Kremlin Pressure
As President Vladimir V. Putin wages war against Ukraine, he is fighting a parallel battle on the home…
Lawmakers Push to Ban Russian Oil Imports, Amid White House Resistance
WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats in Congress are pushing President Biden to ban Russian energy imports as they…
Zelensky’s Chief of Staff: Help Ukraine Stop Putin
KYIV, Ukraine — In launching a war on our country, President Vladimir Putin claimed Russia would “de-Nazify” and…
Ukrainians Build Defenses and Wait for Attacks In Odessa
ODESSA, Ukraine—Sparks fly day and night at the rail yard of Odessa’s tram authority, where men in coveralls…