Category: Russia

India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
Kremlin Moves to Seize Control of Nestlé’s Russia Operations

The New York Times – Business:
The Swiss maker of KitKats and Nescafé said it was assessing the situation after the Kremlin issued a presidential decree.
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s VTB Bank Over Ties to Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The move, which targeted a bank that is already under U.S. sanctions, was part of the Trump administration’s Operation Economic Outcast initiative.
What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.
At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence

The New York Times – On the Runway:
China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
Trump Loyalist Joseph diGenova Quits ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The inquiry has sought to link disparate criminal inquiries into the president as a multiyear scheme to damage his political prospects.
Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An airspace closure delayed the Ukrainian leader’s trip between Moldova and Norway, officials said. They did not confirm a claim by Norway’s prime minister that a drone had “almost hit” the plane.
With Messaging That Mirrors Putin’s, Germany’s Far-Right Party Gains Ground

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Embracing positions extolled by the Kremlin, the Alternative for Germany party may govern for the first time in a German state.
They Went to Ukraine on the ‘Peace Express.’ Detours Are Likely Ahead.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Trump administration had let the peace process enter such a freeze that a trip to Kyiv was just an initial step. Any new talks will happen alongside escalating fighting.
G20 Finance Officials Gather in U.S. as Iran War Grips Global Economy

The New York Times – Business:
The meeting is expected to focus on the ongoing economic shock from the war in Iran, which has driven up oil prices globally.
Putin Is Coming for Russian Literature

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Kremlin is redefining what it means to be a writer in Russia.