Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

As inflation bites, Japan says it will help with electricity bills.

The New York Times – Business:
Japan is the latest country to turn to enormous fiscal relief as it seeks to reduce the impact of geopolitical instability and rampant inflation.
Ford Lost Money in the Third Quarter as Costs Surged

The New York Times – Business:
The automaker is struggling with supply chain problems and wrote off its investment in a self-driving technology business.
How Elon Musk Became a Geopolitical Chaos Agent

The New York Times – Business:
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 New York Times – Sports:
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

The New York Times – Sports:
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

The New York Times – Business:
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

The New York Times – Sports:
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

The New York Times – Business:
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 New York Times – Business:
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

The New York Times – Business:
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 New York Times – Business:
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

The New York Times – Business:
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.