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Russian forces ‘highly likely’ behind attack on Ukrainian dam, international law investigation says

WASHINGTON — An international team of investigators said in a new report Thursday that it is “highly likely Russian forces deliberately destroyed”…

Putin says nuclear weapons transferred to Belarus; Ukraine ‘will be equal to NATO allies’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 16, 2023. See here for the…

Tensions rise between Russian mercenaries and Kremlin; Ukraine allies focus on air defenses for Kyiv

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Tensions are emerging…

Fed holds off on rate hike, but says two more are coming later this year

WASHINGTON —  The Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided against what would have been an 11th consecutive interest rate increase as…

Ukraine facing ‘extremely fierce’ battles and ‘partial success’ in counteroffensive; Putin says it’s failing

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 14, 2023. See here for the…

Inflation rose at a 4% annual rate in May, the lowest in 2 years

The inflation rate cooled in May to its lowest annual rate in more than two years, likely taking pressure off…

Ukrainian forces say part of Donetsk has been liberated; Zelenskyy’s hometown hit in missile attack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 13, 2023. See here for the…

Inflation outlook hits two-year low in latest New York Fed survey

Consumers are growing more optimistic that inflation is on the way down, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey…

Kyiv says it has liberated front-line villages in counteroffensive; Putin appeals to Russians’ patriotism

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 12, 2023. See here for the…

Putin says Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun; Kyiv says it has proof Russia blew up Kakhovka dam

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 9, 2023. Ukraine continues to deal…