Foreign policy

Top Russian official accuses West of making money from war; Lithuania to close some Belarus border points

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug.16, 2023. Ukraine’s Minister of Infrastructure Oleksandr…

With eyes on Taiwan, new China ban shows the U.S. may be learning lessons from mistakes with Russia

LONDON — U.S. moves to de-risk from China with a new investment ban suggest that Western allies may be learning…

U.S. sanctions 4 of Russia’s financial elite; Russian strike on hotel kills 1

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. A Russian strike on a hotel in the…

Biden seeks nearly $40 billion in funding for Ukraine, disaster relief and border

WASHINGTON — The White House unveiled a nearly $40 billion supplemental funding request on Thursday to provide additional aid to Ukraine and…

Ukraine announces temporary Black Sea corridor for civilian ships, warns of Russia threat

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

White House restricts U.S. investment in some Chinese tech, citing national security concerns

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at regulating new U.S. investments and expertise that supports Chinese…

Explosion at military supply plant near Moscow injures at least 45; UN condemns strikes on Pokrovsk

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

Judge sets Friday hearing for Trump protective order in election case

A federal judge on Tuesday scheduled a hearing for Friday morning on prosecutors’ request for a protective order in the…

Russia strikes kill seven in Pokrovsk; Ukraine detains alleged spies

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

Trump likely to face gag order after he targeted prosecutors, witnesses, and judges online, experts say

As Donald Trump cranks up his attacks on a growing list of targets linked to his numerous legal battles, experts…