Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

How Elon Musk Became a Geopolitical Chaos Agent

The world’s richest man has inserted himself in some of the world’s most combustible conflicts.
Brittney Griner’s Prison Term Is Upheld by Russian Court

The W.N.B.A. athlete is facing nine years in a Russian prison on a drug charge. A prisoner swap may be her only path home.
Brittney Griner Doesn’t Expect ‘Miracles to Happen’ With Her Appeal

If the appeals court near Moscow won’t overrule Ms. Griner’s verdict, it will come into force and she will be sent to a penal colony.
Three Inquiries, but No Answers to Who Blew Holes in Nord Stream Pipelines

Denmark, Germany and Sweden are all investigating the ruptured pipeline sites, but they remain tight-lipped over who might have caused the damage and why.
Hints of Russians’ Return to International Sports Rekindle Debate Over Their Exclusion

Thomas Bach, the leader of the International Olympic Committee, has said that sport needs to find a means for building peace and communication. His member organizations are saying, “Not yet.”
US Executives Are Flocking to Saudi Davos in the Desert

Some top American business leaders are headed to the Saudi business conference. But Biden administration officials, angry over the kingdom’s stance on oil production and ties with Russia, are staying away.
As Inflation Stalks Europe, Leaders Shudder

The downfall of Britain’s prime minister served as a warning to all of the political peril that awaits those who fail to address the erosion of living standards, no matter the cause.
How Finnair’s Huge Bet on Faster Flights to Asia Suddenly Came Undone

When Russia closed its airspace, it upended the decades-long strategy for making Finland a European travel hub to and from the East.
Bread Prices Skyrocket as Inflation Grips Europe

The elevated costs of flour, nuts, eggs and even electricity are forcing bakers to increase their prices and cut their production.
In the Netherlands, Balancing Energy Security Against Climate Concerns

A central location and web of gas pipelines are helping boost gas imports in the country even as it tries to stick to its clean energy goals.
Elon Musk Says His Company Will Continue to Fund Internet Service in Ukraine

The service has been crucial for communications in Ukraine’s army as it advances into territory occupied by Russia.
Elon Musk Foments More Geopolitical Controversy With Ukraine Internet Dispute

The world’s richest man, whose Starlink internet service is critical to the Ukrainian Army, said he could not “indefinitely” fund the system’s use in Ukraine.