Russia held exercises demonstrating its power to sink ships and stop those that try to run its blockade. For Ukrainian food exports to resume, Moscow said, a list of demands must be met.
Tag: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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Russia Raises Interest Rates, Trying to Cool Wartime Economy
With the ruble weakening and the government spending ever more money on the war in Ukraine, Moscow took unexpectedly sharp action to curb inflation.
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Biden Elevates C.I.A. Director to Become a Member of the Cabinet
William J. Burns, a veteran diplomat, has played a key role in the Biden administration’s efforts to thwart the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia Detains Igor Girkin, a Critic of Putin’s War Effort in Ukraine: What to Know
The arrest was a sign that Russia was clamping down further on dissent, even among prominent nationalists, after last month’s brief mutiny by Wagner mercenaries.
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Mariupol State University Holds Graduation at Its Campus in Exile
Mariupol State University, an oasis amid the war, has graduated its newest class, more than a year after fleeing its devastated home city.