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Putin to replace longtime defense minister in surprise move; Russia claims gains as fighting rages in northeast Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine.  Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved his longtime…

UK economy emerges from recession with 0.6% growth in first quarter

The U.K. economy has emerged from recession as gross domestic product rose 0.6% in the first quarter, official figures showed…

Ukraine war updates: Putin says Russia ‘will not allow anyone to threaten us’ as Moscow revels in military might

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia’s leadership and military have been out in…

Kremlin warns of ‘huge danger’ if NATO troops are sent to Ukraine, is watching the West closely

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin doubled down on warning that any…

Ukraine war updates: Ukraine says it thwarted Zelenskyy assassination plot; Russia’s Putin sworn in for fifth term

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin was sworn in on Tuesday as…

Kremlin reacts to U.S.’ chemical weapons allegations; Russia claims further advance in east Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The U.S. has formally accused Russia of using…

Russians flock to see NATO hardware seized in Ukraine; Moscow to beef up weapons, front line forces

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian crowds are flocking to see a new…

Euro zone inflation steady at 2.4%, keeping June rate cut in play as economy returns to growth

Price rises in the euro area held steady at 2.4% in April, while the economy returned to growth in the…

Russia says it shot down six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles; Odesa, Kharkiv hit with deadly strikes

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. A day of mourning has been declared in…

Russia says it has captured another Donetsk village after Ukraine pulls back forces in the east

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia’s defense ministry claimed Monday that its forces…