Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

U.S. Oil Industry Earned Over $130 Billion in Profit During Iran War

The New York Times – Business:
That was almost three times as much as what businesses producing and refining oil in the United States made in the same period in 2025.
‘Mothers of Kherson’: An Operatic Show of Support for Ukraine

The New York Times – Music:
Operas don’t usually reflect current events. But “The Mothers of Kherson,” a product of artistic advocacy by the Met Opera, blends news and myth.
Data Centers Become Targets in Wars in Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East

The New York Times – Business:
Military forces have sought to damage the computing hubs that power online services and artificial intelligence systems.
Why Easing Sanctions on Russian Diesel Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Diesel Deal With Putin

The New York Times – Business:
A bipartisan group of 12 senators called on the president to drop his decision to ease sanctions on Russia’s exports of diesel fuel, saying the deal would help Moscow continue the war in Ukraine.
‘My Undesirable Friends: Part II — Exile’ Review: What Is Truth?

The New York Times – Movies:
The second half of Julia Loktev’s epic chronicle of independent journalists in Russia is essential viewing.
Russians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce

The New York Times – Business:
As Ukraine increasingly takes the war to Russia, the effects may be most visible on the roads.
Russia’s Latest Propaganda? A.I.-Generated War Songs.

The New York Times – Business:
Russians are creating and spreading music glorifying the invasion of Ukraine, using platforms built in the United States.
US Sanctions A7, a Russia Firm That Helps Sidestep Economic Restrictions

The New York Times – Business:
The move follows recent reports detailing how A7, a Russian financial firm, used shell companies around the world to move funds on behalf of restricted Russian businesses.
Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.
The ‘Monster’ Behind Russia’s Global Effort to Evade Western Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
A Moscow firm uses shell companies and cryptocurrency to launder money, and a custom app to forge trade records, to help Russia bypass sweeping financial restrictions.
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.