Foreign policy

Occupied Ukraine pulled into Russian conscription; Putin-sympathizing candidate could win election in major Kyiv-allied country

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. A Putin-sympathizing candidate for prime minister is neck…

Putin meets Chechen leader, dispelling health rumors; NATO head visits Kyiv

This has been CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Follow the latest updates here. Russian President…

‘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…

Armenia warns of ‘ethnic cleansing’ as thousands flee the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave

Thousands of ethnic Armenians on Tuesday fled their homes in the breakaway enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, as Armenia’s prime minister, Nikol…

Russian Black Sea Fleet commander allegedly killed by Ukraine seen in video; Kyiv says death unconfirmed

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine.  There was confusion Tuesday when the commander of…

EU trade chief says the outcome of China EV probe cannot be prejudged

BEIJING — Europe has launched an investigation into Chinese electric vehicle subsidies, but no assumptions should be made about the…

China-EU relationship is at a crossroads, top official says in Beijing

It is a make-or-break moment for China’s relationship with the European Union, as the bloc’s trade chief asks for more…

Ukraine claims Black Sea Fleet commander, officers died in Crimea strike; Poland tries to ease tensions with Kyiv

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukraine’s important port city of Odesa suffered what…

Biden to offer Ukraine small number of long-range missiles, officials say; Kremlin slams ‘aggressive’ Poland

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine.   President Joe Biden told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that…

Ukraine leader Zelenskyy meets with Biden, Congress as some Republicans sour on support

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Thursday as the embattled leader…