The Italian police are in a race to finish investigating a $700 million vessel thought to be the Russian president’s — before it’s out of their reach.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
E.U. to Propose Total Ban on Russian Oil Imports
The proposal will be presented in detail to E.U. ambassadors Wednesday and is expected to be adopted by the end of the week.
What Sanctions Have Been Imposed on Russia?
Our reporters answer readers’ questions about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Many of you asked about economic penalties and how Putin could respond.
Painful Stories Emerge From Mariupol, While Combat Rages to the East
With its forces making only slow progress and enduring heavy losses, Russia now plans to annex eastern parts of Ukraine after a sham election, the U.S. says.
Russian Tycoon Criticized Putin’s War. Retribution Was Swift.
Oleg Tinkov spoke out against his country’s war in Ukraine. Now he is in hiding. In an exclusive interview he said, “I don’t believe in Russia’s future’’ under Vladimir Putin.
Trade Barriers From the Ukraine War Are Sending Food Prices Higher
Dozens of countries have thrown up trade barriers in the past two months to protect scarce supplies of food and commodities, but experts say the policies will only exacerbate a global food crisis.
Amid Hardening Western Resolve, Signs of Russia’s Stalling in Eastern Ukraine
Pentagon officials say the Russian drive in Donbas is being hampered by poor logistics and stiff Ukrainian resistance.
Your Thursday Briefing: Russia Cuts Gas Supplies
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North Korea Holds Military Parade With Nuclear Threat
In a speech, Kim Jong-un, the country’s leader, vowed to expand his nuclear arsenal “at the fastest possible speed.”
America’s Road to the Ukraine War
For years, the United States sent mixed signals about its interests in the country. Then Vladimir V. Putin made his move.