War in Ukraine Takes Its Toll on the Tchaikovsky Competition
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War in Ukraine Takes Its Toll on the Tchaikovsky Competition

With Russia a pariah in the West since its invasion of Ukraine, this usually prestigious event is underway with far fewer international participants.
Brittney Griner Speaks to Reporters for First Time Since Release From Russia
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Brittney Griner Speaks to Reporters for First Time Since Release From Russia

Ms. Griner is preparing for her next basketball season in the W.N.B.A. She has called for the release of the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, whom U.S. officials say is being wrongfully detained by Russia.
‘Chilling Effect’: Arrest of Journalist Has Made Covering Russia Even Tougher
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‘Chilling Effect’: Arrest of Journalist Has Made Covering Russia Even Tougher

The detention of the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich poses new obstacles for Western journalists seeking to report on Vladimir V. Putin’s rule.