Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

How One Ukrainian Company Survived, and Thrived, Through a Year of War

The New York Times – Business:
For Kormotech and its 1,300 employees, Russia’s invasion disrupted everything. After nimble decision-making and good fortune, sales are up, providing Ukraine with much-needed tax revenue.
China’s Economic Support for Russia Could Elicit More Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
U.S. officials pledged to crack down on shipments to Russia that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, but that has proved hard to police.
Vladyslav Heraskevych: A Ukrainian Olympian in a Time of War

The New York Times – Sports:
Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian skeleton racer whose simple antiwar plea went viral at the Beijing Olympics, has tried to figure out how he can best serve his country. It hasn’t been easy.
European Natural Gas Price Falls to Lowest Level Since 2021

The New York Times – Business:
Europe may have avoided the worst-case economic scenario envisioned after the invasion of Ukraine, thanks to a dramatic drop in energy prices.
‘The World’s Largest Construction Site’: The Race Is On to Rebuild Ukraine

The New York Times – Business:
As the country’s leaders lay postwar plans, companies from around the world are jockeying for advantage in what could be a multibillion-dollar effort, although one loaded with risk.
A Ukrainian Orchestra on a Mission to Promote Its Country’s Culture

The New York Times – Music:
Members of the touring Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine have watched the devastation of war from a distance.
A Ukrainian Orchestra on a Mission to Promote Its Country’s Culture

The New York Times – Music:
Members of the touring Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine have watched the devastation of war from a distance.
What Is Russia Thinking? A ‘Documentary Opera’ Tries to Answer.

The New York Times – Music:
“Russia: Today,” a piece by the composer Eugene Birman, is based on hundreds of interviews with hundreds of Russians, in which they share their private feelings about the country.
Oil Prices Rise on Talk of Russian Output Cut

The New York Times – Business:
Russia’s deputy prime minister said the country would reduce its oil production by about 5 percent to counter Western sanctions.
Influence Networks in Russia Misled European Users, TikTok Says

The New York Times – Business:
The covert and coordinated campaign was disclosed in a new report that also addressed misinformation, fake accounts and moderation struggles.
How Russia Is Surviving the Tightening Grip on Its Oil Revenue

The New York Times – Business:
Europe’s and America’s gradual restrictions on Russian oil trade are raising stakes in a protracted economic standoff that is reshaping the global energy market.
Missing From Czech Spa Town Popular With Russians: Russians

The New York Times – Travel:
Since the 18th century, Russians have flocked to the healing waters of Karlovy Vary. Now, the Czech government has barred them from visiting the country, and the town must reinvent itself.