Category: Russia

Russia’s Economy Is Threatened by War and Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
While Russia’s economy has not collapsed, an exodus of Western companies is eroding hard-won progress, and experts say the worst may be yet to come.
Amid Churning Oil Market, OPEC and Russia Leave Production Unchanged

The New York Times – Business:
The group, OPEC Plus, reaffirmed an output cut in October as “the right course of action” but outlined no further changes before an E.U. embargo of Russian oil begins on Monday.
OPEC and Russia to Meet as Global Forces Weigh on Oil Market

The New York Times – Business:
As the West moves to intercede in oil trading, OPEC Plus, led by Saudi Arabia, is expected to protect its own interests.
Biden’s Meeting With Macron Comes Amid Rising Trans-Atlantic Tensions

The New York Times – Business:
The president’s “Made in America” plan has drawn accusations of protectionism from Europe as the United States tries to keep its Western allies aligned against Russia.
Ukraine’s Allies Struggle to Agree on Plan to Curb Russia’s Oil Revenue

The New York Times – Business:
The policy must be in place before an E.U. embargo on Russian oil imports kicks in on Dec. 5. The talks are set to resume next week.
Ukraine’s Allies Struggle to Agree on Plan to Curb Russia’s Oil Revenue

The New York Times – Business:
The policy must be in place before an E.U. embargo on Russian oil imports kicks in on Dec. 5. The talks are set to resume next week.
Oil Prices Slide as Investors Worry Energy Demand Is Slowing

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. benchmark oil price fell below $80 a barrel on Friday, and gasoline prices in some states are now close to $3 a gallon.
Price of Diesel, Which Powers the Economy, Is Still Climbing

The New York Times – Business:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.