Category: Russia

Ukraine’s Paralympians Compete in Beijing With Heavy Hearts

Some members of Ukraine’s delegation at the Beijing Paralympics described their emotional exhaustion and the toll of their isolation.
Alex Ovechkin Skates Into Canada’s Dense Ukrainian Enclave

The Capitals, led by the Russian president’s high-profile supporter, are about to play the Oilers in Edmonton, home to a large concentration of the Ukrainian diaspora.
A Russian Videographer Reveals How Putin Shapes the Next Generation

Pavel Talankin was a school events coordinator and videographer. When Russia overhauled the curriculum to make students into patriotic soldiers, he kept his camera rolling. The footage became an Oscar-nominated film.
Why Trump’s Greenland Strategy Has the World on Edge

The president is again focused on acquiring the mineral-rich island. But lack of clarity about his goals and tactics is weighing on political and business leaders.
Paris Opera Names Semyon Bychkov as Its Next Musical Director

Semyon Bychkov will be the musical director for a period when the opera’s performance spaces are under renovation. It’s a chance to add symphonic seasons like at La Scala.
How Nicolás Maduro’s Capture Could Reshape the Global Order

The U.S. seizure of Venezuela’s president has governments, executives and investors bracing for wide-reaching business and geopolitical fallout.
Europe Funnels Billions to Ukraine but Wobbles Geopolitically

The European Union came up with an 11th-hour compromise to help Ukraine, but the solution raised questions about the bloc’s decisiveness.
A Seized Oil Tanker and the Big Business of Dark Fleet Smuggling

The U.S. seizure of a vessel off Venezuela is likely to squeeze the country’s government, but do little to counter the tankers that secretively move oil from sanctioned countries.
Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan

The lawsuit was a warning to European officials who are racing to agree to a plan to use Russian government assets in Europe to lend money to Ukraine.
China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S., Including Chips

For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
As Sanctions on Russian Oil Loom, India Prepares to End Its Buying Spree

India has been snapping up discounted Russian crude for three years, but U.S. sanctions that take effect on Friday are expected to end the lucrative trade.
Russian Humanoid Robot Falls on Its Face in Hyped Debut

The robot, known as AIDOL, staggered onstage during a technology showcase in Moscow. Organizers blamed the mishap on calibration and lighting issues.