Category: Russia

How India Became One of the Biggest Buyers of Russian Oil

President Trump upended trade negotiations with India by making the purchase of crude oil a sticking point.
Russia Again Cuts Interest Rates as Its Economy Slows

Falling inflation has persuaded the central bank in Moscow to continue relaxing the country’s record borrowing costs.
How a Chinese Border Town Keeps Russia’s Economy Afloat

The flow of goods in Manzhouli, China’s main border crossing with Russia, underscores increasingly close ties between the two countries, complicating China’s relationship with Europe.
Tariffs on Russia Could Hurt Wary U.S. Farmers

President Trump’s plan to impose a 100 percent tariff on Russian goods could raise the cost of urea, a key fertilizer in corn and other row crops.
Tariffs on Russia Could Hurt Wary U.S. Farmers

President Trump’s plan to impose a 100 percent tariff on Russian goods could raise the cost of urea, a key fertilizer in corn and other row crops.
The Mystery of Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat on Kazakhstan

The Central Asian nation, rich in critical minerals, is deepening its ties to China but does relatively little trade with the United States.
Canada Shipping Natural Gas to Asia as It Looks Beyond the US for Trade

A tanker is headed to South Korea with a first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada, which hopes to reduce its export reliance on its neighbor.
Iran Looks to BRICS for Allies, Testing a New World Order

The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.
From Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel

Whether caused by a long war or brief skirmish, the closing of skies to air travel is having big effects on cost, convenience and safety.
America’s Adversaries Are Gaining the Global Megaphone

The U.S. is dismantling key communications efforts abroad, once a major part of its efforts to build soft power. Its rivals are eager to fill the vacuum.
European Union Unveils Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Including a Nord Stream Ban

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced a proposal meant to ramp up pressure on Moscow.
Republicans Urge Trump to Put New Sanctions on Russia Amid Ukraine Strikes

A group of G.O.P. senators has grown more vocal about urging penalties on Russia for its aggression against Ukraine, offering a counterpoint to President Trump’s hands-off stance.