Category: Russia

Ukraine War Leads to Global Shortage of TNT for Military and Mining Use

Mining materials to make cement, gravel and a host of other common products require an explosive that is becoming more expensive and limited in supply.
Rodion Shchedrin, Composer Who Captured Russia’s Soul, Dies at 92

He drew on Russian literature for his stage works and was an eager experimenter, inspired by folk tales, religious mysticism and melodrama.
Oil and Gas Prices Are Falling, a Boon for Drivers, and Trump

Plentiful supply and weak demand has helped bring down fuel prices, which President Trump has often cited as a measure of his success.
What Business Will Be Watching For in the Trump-Putin Talks

Normalized economic ties between Russia and the West may be a long way off, but there’s global interest in what’s said about sanctions and tariffs.
‘My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow’ Review: Strangling Democracy

One of the year’s most towering achievements is a documentary about Russian independent journalism being wiped out in real time.
The Tycoons Who Profit From India’s Thirst for Russian Oil

President Trump’s new front in the trade war against India focuses on a pair of enormous refineries with extraordinary owners.
Can Russia’s Economy Withstand Trump’s Threats to Impose Sanctions?

The Russian economy was slowing even before President Trump’s latest threats. But the Kremlin has enough money to keep fighting in Ukraine.
What to Know About India’s Trade in Oil With Russia

President Trump accused India of aiding Moscow’s war on Ukraine by purchasing Russian energy, derailing trade talks between India and the United States.
Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet

The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.
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.