Foreign policy

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…

Pence says he can’t defend alleged Trump crimes in classified documents indictment

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he could not defend the criminal allegations against Donald Trump, his former boss…

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…

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…

Europe wants to use Russia’s assets to pay for Ukraine’s reconstruction — here’s how it might work

The European Union is getting closer to brokering a detailed plan on how to use frozen Russian assets to pay…

Trump arrives in Miami for arraignment on first-ever federal charges against an ex-president

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump touched down in Miami on Monday afternoon, a day before he is expected to…

Silvio Berlusconi, billionaire media mogul and former Italian prime minister, dies at 86

Silvio Berlusconi, the billionaire media mogul who served as Italian prime minister multiple times between 1994 and 2011, has died.…

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…

Trump charged with 37 counts in classified documents case, indictment says

A 37-count criminal indictment against Donald Trump was unsealed Friday, revealing allegations that the former president willfully retained hundreds of…

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…