Wildfires are common in the so-called Zone of Alienation around the abandoned Chernobyl plant. A larger-than-typical fire is stirring up radiation, though levels remain normal in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.
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Thanks to Sanctions, Russia Is Cushioned From Coronavirus’ Economic Shocks
Years of economic isolation and bulging financial reserves have positioned the country to ride out the coronavirus panic and bounce right back.
Thanks to Sanctions, Russia Is Cushioned From Virus’s Economic Shocks
Years of economic isolation and bulging financial reserves have positioned the country to ride out the coronavirus panic and bounce right back.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Fires His Cabinet
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine faulted his ministers for poor performance and for appointing foreigners to company boards, although Western donors have encouraged the practice.
Ukraine Is Threatening to Arrest Its Former President
The Ukrainian authorities have threatened to arrest Petro O. Poroshenko, the former president and current leader of the political opposition.
Pessimistic Outlook in Russia Slows Investment, and the Economy
Growth has slowed to well below the global average as economists point to low spending by the government and the private sector.
Bolton Hints at Further Revelations if He Overcomes White House ‘Censorship’
In his first public appearance since the impeachment trial, the president’s former national security adviser said he was fighting efforts to suppress his unpublished book.
Ukrainian Political Shake-up Involves Figures in U.S. Impeachment
A personnel shuffle by President Volodymyr Zelensky could be felt in United States politics, but appears to stem from a domestic dispute between the government and a controversial oligarch.
Beyond the Partisan Fight, a Wealth of Evidence About Trump and Ukraine
Regardless of the Senate’s verdict, the impeachment inquiry, President Trump’s own words and other revelations yield a narrative establishing his involvement in the pressure campaign.
Audio Captured Iran Plane Downing: ‘That Surely Is the Light From a Missile’
Air traffic tapes recorded an exchange between an Iranian controller and a stunned pilot who saw a nearby plane blown up in midair.