More than a year into Vladimir Putin’s invasion, the web of global trade has adjusted to Western sanctions, with a network of middlemen sending cars, electronics and more to Russia.
Category: Russia
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The ‘Peace Dividend’ Is Over in Europe. Now Come the Hard Tradeoffs.
Defending against an unpredictable Russia in years to come will mean bumping up against a strained social safety net and ambitious climate transition plans.
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Russia’s Gas Exports Are Expected to Slide in 2023
Once Europe’s mainstay source of natural gas, Russia’s pipeline exports this year are now likely to be half of last year’s total, analysts and the Russian media say.
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A Tech Industry Pioneer Sees a Way for the U.S. to Lead in Advanced Chips
Ivan Sutherland played a key role in foundational computer technologies. Now he sees a path for America to claim the mantle in “superconducting” chips.
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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.
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A World Chess Championship Without the World’s Best Player
A victory by Ian Nepomniachtchi or Ding Liren would come with political overtones. But Magnus Carlsen’s absence is the talk of the final.
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In Surprise, OPEC Plus Announces Cut in Oil Production
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices soared 7 percent on Sunday night after the group’s move to cut 1.2 million barrels a day.
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In Surprise, OPEC Plus Announces Cut in Oil Production
The New York Times – Business:The move is an apparent effort to boost prices. Still, its significance may be slight, especially if the global economy slows.
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Journalist Detained by Russia Was Reporting Stories That ‘Needed to Be Told’
The New York Times – Business:Evan Gershkovich, who works for The Wall Street Journal, knew the risks of reporting in Russia but felt a deep connection to the country, his friends said.
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Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
The New York Times – Music:As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
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How Ukraine’s Battered Steel Industry Galvanized Its War Effort
The New York Times – Business:The iron- and steel-producing factories of Ukraine’s rust belt have made body armor, helmets and armored plates for vehicles — and steelworkers risked their lives rolling out heavy machinery at the beginning of the war to help physically block the Russian advance.