With the third-largest interest rate increase in a decade to shore up the ruble, Moscow’s policymakers are pursuing the conflicting goals of paying for the war against Ukraine and taming inflation.
Category: Ukraine
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Heat, War and Trade Protections Raise Uncertainty for Food Prices
Experts are warning of a new normal in which food supplies — and prices — could be rocked more regularly.
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Europe Vowed to Make Russia Pay for the War. It’s Not That Easy.
Confiscating Russian state assets frozen by the United States and Europe could breach international law and set a dangerous precedent, experts say.
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Colombians Seeking to Rally South America Behind Ukraine Were Nearly Killed
A deadly missile strike on a crowded restaurant wounded three Colombians who hope to build support for Ukraine in a continent that has avoided taking sides.
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Russian Attack Threatens Even Alternative Routes for Ukrainian Grain
The attack on a grain hangar on the Danube River, an alternative export route that has become an economic lifeline, complicates Ukraine’s efforts to export its grain.
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Wheat Prices Remain High as Concern Grows About Black Sea Instability
There’s a robust supply of grain globally, but a long-term disruption to exports from Ukraine and a reliance on fewer countries for grain could cause prices to become more volatile.
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Elina Svitolina’s Love Affair With Wimbledon Ends, but U.S. Open Awaits
Svitolina, the Ukrainian star who captured hearts in London and beyond, lost to Marketa Vondrousova on Thursday but will play on through the summer.
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Elina Svitolina Aims for a Wimbledon Singles Final Against Jabeur or Sabalenka
Svitolina, the Ukrainian player who has captivated Wimbledon fans, beat No. 1 Iga Swiatek and will play Marketa Vondrousova in a semifinal match Thursday.
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Elina Svitolina Of Ukraine One Match Away From Wimbledon Final
Svitolina, a new mother who has said she is playing to give strength to her people back home in Ukraine, is one match away from an improbable and inspiring spot in the Wimbledon final.
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With War as a Backdrop, a Russian Fencing Drama Plays Out in the U.S.
The departure of Russian fencers who object to their country’s invasion of Ukraine has created a stir at home and left their sporting futures in question.
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The Money Behind Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group
The man who led a rebellion against President Vladimir Putin built a multinational commercial enterprise that helped fund his military operations.