Confiscating Russian state assets frozen by the United States and Europe could breach international law and set a dangerous precedent, experts say.
Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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Exxon Reports Leaner Earnings in Second Quarter
The company’s record profit a year earlier was driven by a surge in oil prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Colombians Seeking to Rally South America Behind Ukraine Were Nearly Killed
A deadly missile strike on a crowded restaurant wounded three Colombians who hope to build support for Ukraine in a continent that has avoided taking sides.
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Amid War, Ukrainian Couples Are Divorcing
The conflict in Ukraine has split apart millions of families. The story of Andrii Shapovalov and Tetiana Shapovalova reveals how a couple’s bond can become a casualty.
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Global Economy Shows Signs of Resilience Despite Lingering Threats
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its global growth forecast for 2023.
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Russian Attack Threatens Even Alternative Routes for Ukrainian Grain
The attack on a grain hangar on the Danube River, an alternative export route that has become an economic lifeline, complicates Ukraine’s efforts to export its grain.
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Russia Strikes Danube Port, Escalating Attacks on Ukraine Grain Routes
The assault, across the river from Romania, heightened the risk of a more direct confrontation with a NATO member and came on the same day that drones struck buildings in Moscow.
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Wheat Prices Remain High as Concern Grows About Black Sea Instability
There’s a robust supply of grain globally, but a long-term disruption to exports from Ukraine and a reliance on fewer countries for grain could cause prices to become more volatile.
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Wheat prices jump after Russia pulls out of the Black Sea grain deal.
Wheat futures rose more than 4 percent, raising fears of an increase in global food inflation.
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‘20 Days in Mariupol’ Review: Ukrainian City Under Siege
While the Ukrainian city was under siege by Russian forces, a team of journalists recorded the brutal war, resulting in this essential documentary.