Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

Ukraine War Leads to Global Shortage of TNT for Military and Mining Use

Mining materials to make cement, gravel and a host of other common products require an explosive that is becoming more expensive and limited in supply.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Insisted on Keeping Things Casual ’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Europe Is Spending Big on Defense. Will That Help Its Ailing Economy?

Leaders in Britain and the European Union are promoting the promise of economic benefits from increased military spending, but there is a trade-off.
Why Haven’t Sanctions on Russia Stopped the War? The Money Is Still Flowing.

For decades, companies feared being on the wrong side of U.S. sanctions. That’s not always true anymore.
What Business Will Be Watching For in the Trump-Putin Talks

Normalized economic ties between Russia and the West may be a long way off, but there’s global interest in what’s said about sanctions and tariffs.
‘Checkpoint Zoo’ Review: Operation Animal Rescue

This documentary retraces the heart-rending evacuation of animals from an outdoor zoo near the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine War.
‘My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow’ Review: Strangling Democracy

One of the year’s most towering achievements is a documentary about Russian independent journalism being wiped out in real time.
Can Russia’s Economy Withstand Trump’s Threats to Impose Sanctions?

The Russian economy was slowing even before President Trump’s latest threats. But the Kremlin has enough money to keep fighting in Ukraine.
Trump to Double India’s Tariff to 50% Over Russian Oil Purchases

Tariffs on Indian exports to the United States will surge to 50 percent by late August, as part of an effort by President Trump to pressure Russia into resolving its war in Ukraine.
What to Know About India’s Trade in Oil With Russia

President Trump accused India of aiding Moscow’s war on Ukraine by purchasing Russian energy, derailing trade talks between India and the United States.
How Tech Firms Like Google and Meta Are Embracing the Military

In a major shift, Google, OpenAI, Meta and venture capitalists — many of whom had once forsworn involvement in war — have embraced the military industrial complex.
India Will Buy Russian Oil Despite Trump’s Threats, Officials Say

President Trump said last week that he would punish India if it did not cut off Russian oil imports, but he did not specify what the penalty might be.