Tag: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

How Roman Abramovich, a Russian Oligarch, Found Himself Under Sanctions

As Russian troops massed near the border with Ukraine last month, the American ambassador to Israel received an…

U.S. and Allies Will Strip Russia of Favored Trade Status

The 1930s tariffs were crafted to charge high levies on imports of manufactured goods and farm products but…

How a Line of Russian Tanks Became an Inviting Target for Ukrainians

BROVARY, Ukraine — The column of Russian tanks rumbled along a main highway to the east of Kyiv,…

Over Ukraine, Lumbering Turkish-Made Drones Are an Ominous Sign for Russia

Without air superiority, the Russian offensive has been bogged down, claiming little new territory in recent days while…

Ukraine’s Architectural Treasures Face Destruction

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brought searing images of human tragedy to witnesses around the world: thousands of civilians…

China Has Tools to Help Russia’s Economy. None Are Big Enough to Save It.

When the United States and its allies declared a financial war on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine,…

Biden Urges Americans to Blame Rising Prices on Putin. Many Do, for Now.

WASHINGTON — The price of gasoline has risen every day since Russia invaded Ukraine. Record-high inflation in the…

Harris, in Poland, Seeks to Present United Front Against Russia

WARSAW — Vice President Kamala Harris called Thursday for an investigation into whether Russia had committed war crimes…

IMF Warns Ukraine-Russia War Will Likely Slow Global Growth

The war in Ukraine and the associated sanctions that countries around the world have imposed on Russia are…

Brittney Griner’s WNBA Impact Is Clear As Fans Await Word from Russia

When Brittney Griner is on the basketball court, everyone knows. At 6-foot-9, she towers over most other players.…

Roman Abramovich, Owner of Chelsea FC, Has Assets Frozen By Britain

The future of Chelsea F.C., one of Europe’s leading soccer teams, was thrust into uncertainty on Thursday when…

4 Falsehoods Russians Are Told About the War

Russia’s international disinformation campaign seemed to flounder in the early days of the invasion, as narratives about Ukrainian…