Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

Russian Pranksters Trick the Fed Chair, Based on Internet Videos

Videos circulating online show Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, answering basic questions about the American and global economy.
U.S. and E.U. Face Uphill Fight in Keeping Chips Out of Russia

Western technology goods are winding up in Russian missiles, raising questions about the efficacy of sanctions.
‘Chilling Effect’: Arrest of Journalist Has Made Covering Russia Even Tougher

The detention of the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich poses new obstacles for Western journalists seeking to report on Vladimir V. Putin’s rule.
With Russia’s Exit, Norway Becomes Europe’s Energy Champion

It is now the continent’s largest supplier of natural gas, and last year the country’s energy earnings jumped $100 billion.
In Surprise, OPEC Plus Announces Cut in Oil Production

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices soared 7 percent on Sunday night after the group’s move to cut 1.2 million barrels a day.
In Surprise, OPEC Plus Announces Cut in Oil Production

The New York Times – Business:
The move is an apparent effort to boost prices. Still, its significance may be slight, especially if the global economy slows.
Journalist Detained by Russia Was Reporting Stories That ‘Needed to Be Told’

The New York Times – Business:
Evan Gershkovich, who works for The Wall Street Journal, knew the risks of reporting in Russia but felt a deep connection to the country, his friends said.
Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West

The New York Times – Music:
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
How Ukraine’s Battered Steel Industry Galvanized Its War Effort

The New York Times – Business:
The iron- and steel-producing factories of Ukraine’s rust belt have made body armor, helmets and armored plates for vehicles — and steelworkers risked their lives rolling out heavy machinery at the beginning of the war to help physically block the Russian advance.
Olympics Open Path for Russians to Qualify for Paris 2024

The New York Times – Sports:
Dodging a contentious debate on participation, Olympic officials instead issued rules that could allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to earn places in next year’s Games.
Global Economy May Be in a ‘Lost Decade,’ World Bank Warns

The New York Times – Business:
Adding to crises like the pandemic, recent stress in the banking system is a new threat to world growth, experts at the organization said.
Support Grows to Have Russia Pay for Ukraine’s Rebuilding

The New York Times – Business:
Although U.S. officials have cautioned against seizing Russia’s reserves in foreign banks, others say it’s “crazy” not to after Moscow’s war of aggression.