The deal with Carlyle comes after the United States and the European Union imposed sanctions on Lukoil, putting a dent in the Kremlin’s oil revenue.
Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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DakhaBrakha, a Band From Kyiv, Saw a War Coming
“We can’t make any music,” the singer and cellist Nina Garenetska said. “This is our life now: An air raid siren goes off.”
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Paralympics Reverses Course and Bans Athletes From Russia and Belarus
Overturning their day-old decision, Paralympics organizers citied athlete discontent and boycott threats in ejecting the athletes on the eve of the Games.
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Paralympics President Rebukes Russia at Opening Ceremony
Andrew Parsons denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a notable act given the International Olympic Committee’s ban on protests and political messages.
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Russian Filmmakers and Other Artists Face Boycotts Over Ukraine
A Russian moviemaker with Ukrainian roots and relatives in Kyiv denounced the war. The Glasgow Film Festival dropped his film anyway.
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Too Close to Putin? Institutions Vet Artists, Uncomfortably.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led arts organizations to reconsider who performs, forcing them to confront questions about free speech and policing political views.
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Olympic Silver Medalist From Ukraine Hiding in Kyiv Garage
At the Beijing Games, Oleksandr Abramenko got a hug from a Russian rival in a photo that went viral. This is the latest photo of him.
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Pressed on Putin, Russian Conductor Quits Bolshoi and French Post
Tugan Sokhiev, the Bolshoi’s music director, said he was “being asked to choose one cultural tradition” over another, at a moment Russian artists are under pressure to denounce Russia’s president.
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Metropolitan Opera Will Host Concert in Support of Ukraine
“We want Putin to know he is the enemy of artists and that we are united against his horrific actions,” the company’s general manager said.
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Ukraine’s Paralympians Compete in Beijing With Heavy Hearts
Some members of Ukraine’s delegation at the Beijing Paralympics described their emotional exhaustion and the toll of their isolation.
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Balenciaga Goes Where Fashion Hasn’t Dared Go Before
In the show of the season, the brand takes on the war in Ukraine. Valentino embraces love. And Givenchy buckles down.
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FIFA Will Allow Foreign Players in Russia to Break Contracts
The move is expected to be temporary, and less than player advocates had demanded, in hopes of not setting a precedent.