There was no sign of possible de-escalation on the sixth day of the invasion, as Russia appeared determined to toughen its tactics against a defiant neighbor.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Ukrainian Invasion Adds to Chaos for Global Supply Chains
Russia’s military incursion is severing key supply chains and setting off a scramble among global companies to comply with new sanctions.
Italy Takes a Risk in Joining Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine
The two countries have had strong economic ties for decades, but the invasion of Ukraine has spurred the government in Rome to realign with European allies — at an outsize cost.
US Escalates Sanctions With a Freeze on Russian Central Bank Assets
The action is likely to fuel rapid inflation in Russia as it wages war in Ukraine.
Russians Face Sanctions and Anxieties of a Costly War
The ruble plunged, the stock market was shuttered and foreign investors shed holdings in Russian companies, deepening the concern among citizens who had become accustomed to the perks of globalization.
Invasion Brings Russia Global Repudiation With Cold War Echoes
From culture to commerce, sports to travel, the world is shunning Russia in myriad ways to protest President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Planned Europe-Russia Joint Mars Mission Called “Very Unlikely”
The ExoMars mission, postponed in 2020 because of the pandemic and technical issues, may miss its window to launch this year because of sanctions imposed against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.
Russian Forces Hit Harder in Ukraine After a Fumbled Start
After days of miscalculation about Ukraine’s resolve to fight, Russian forces are turning toward an old pattern of opening fire on cities and mounting sieges.
Switzerland Says it Will Freeze Russian Assets
The decision came amid mounting public anger at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine Agrees to Talks With Russia, but Fighting Still Rages
Putin, accusing the West of “aggressive statements,” puts nuclear forces on alert. Kyiv remains in Russian cross-hairs as Ukrainians push back.