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Ukraine strikes Russian major oil refinery; Zelenskyy signs bill lowering mobilization age to 25

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Belarus began military drills on Tuesday in regions…

The ‘accidental’ politicians: Meet three women risking everything to fight for democracy

Yulia Navalnaya “did not have a choice.” That’s what one Ukrainian lawmaker said of the wife of the late Alexei…

‘Killed’ Russian navy chief appears in second video; Moscow accuses the West of aiding Crimea attack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The mystery has deepened over the fate of…

Russia’s Medvedev cites risks of nuclear war; Moscow calls loss of Wagner forces ‘no threat’ to combat abilities

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates.  Moscow’s combat…

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s future — what could be next for Russia’s mutinous mercenary chief

Once a close ally and caterer to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Yevgeny Prigozhin now finds himself exiled to Belarus after…

Putin says Russia would have crushed rebellion, vows ‘justice’ for mutiny organizers

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday the organizers of an armed mutiny over the weekend will be “brought…

Russia carries out intense missile and drone strike overnight; Russia’s Medvedev says conflict could last decades

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments of May 27, 2023, on the war in Ukraine. See here for the…

Russian and Belarusian athlete participation ‘works’ despite war, says IOC President Thomas Bach

CNN  —  International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has defended plans to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate…

Ukraine war live updates: Russia stirs outrage with plan for tactical nukes in Belarus; Ukrainian town now ‘post-apocalyptic’

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Russia provoked…

Germany cancels World Cup event after Russia, Belarus readmitted

Reuters  —  Germany’s fencing federation has canceled a women’s foil World Cup event after the sport’s global governing body (FIE)…