The U.S. State Department says it knows of apparent ties between Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen strongman, and mixed martial arts fighters.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
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In a Wary Arctic, Norway Starts to See Russian Spies Everywhere
Other European countries are too, blurring the line between vigilance and paranoia.
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Cuba’s Declining Economy Prompts ‘Historic’ Migration to US
The pandemic and tougher U.S. sanctions have decimated Cuba’s economy, prompting the biggest migration since Fidel Castro rose to power.
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Oil Prices Drop, Despite Heightened Sanctions on Russian Crude
The price of oil fell by about 10 percent this week, easing (for now) supply worries about the E.U. embargo and a price cap.
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Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense
As its influence grows, the country is poised to become a big energy supplier to Europe, which has turned away from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.