Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is one reason that the fuel is scarce. Another is a series of yearslong, intertwined events that cover the globe.
Category: Russia
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Brittney Griner Transferred to Russian Penal Colony
The New York Times – Sports:The U.S. basketball star, detained for more than eight months so far, is being transferred to an undisclosed prison in Russia, her lawyers said. The United States denounced the move.
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Brittney Griner Transferred to Russian Penal Colony
The New York Times – Sports:The U.S. basketball star, detained for more than eight months so far, is being transferred to an undisclosed prison in Russia, her lawyers said. The United States denounced the move.
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Brittney Griner Is Being Moved to a Russian Penal Colony, Her Lawyers Say
The New York Times – Sports:The basketball player’s case has become part of a geopolitical struggle between Russia and the United States.
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Daria Kasatkina’s Tumultuous and Triumphant Season
The New York Times – Sports:The tennis star has spoken out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and come out as gay with her partner, the figure skater and fellow Russian Natalia Zabiiako. And she’s winning.
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China Is Burning More Coal, a Growing Climate Challenge
The New York Times – Business:The country’s emissions of greenhouse gases rose last year at the fastest pace in a decade. Beijing is looking for alternatives.
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Brittney Griner’s Prison Term Is Upheld by Russian Court
The New York Times – Sports:The W.N.B.A. athlete is facing nine years in a Russian prison on a drug charge. A prisoner swap may be her only path home.
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Brittney Griner Doesn’t Expect ‘Miracles to Happen’ With Her Appeal
The New York Times – Sports:If the appeals court near Moscow won’t overrule Ms. Griner’s verdict, it will come into force and she will be sent to a penal colony.
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Hints of Russians’ Return to International Sports Rekindle Debate Over Their Exclusion
The New York Times – Sports:Thomas Bach, the leader of the International Olympic Committee, has said that sport needs to find a means for building peace and communication. His member organizations are saying, “Not yet.”