Foreign policy

Finland officially becomes the 31st member of NATO; Russia warns it will take ‘countermeasures’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 4, 2023. See here for the…

Russia detains woman over pro-war blogger’s death; WSJ reporter appeals his arrest

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 4, 2023. See here for the…

Biden tells Russia to release WSJ reporter; Wimbledon reverses ban on Russians and Belarusians

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on March 31, 2023. See here for the…

Trump indicted by New York grand jury, and he’s due in court Tuesday

A New York grand jury voted Thursday to indict former President Donald Trump in connection with a $130,000 hush money…

Russia detains Wall Street Journal reporter, plans to hold him until late May

Russian authorities plan to detain an American journalist who works for The Wall Street Journal for two months. The reporter,…

Kyiv says nearly 500 children have died in the conflict; Russia detains WSJ reporter

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Russia’s security service,…

‘It’s not a pretty picture’: Russia’s support is growing in the developing world

Russia’s sphere of influence is growing as propaganda and diplomatic efforts gather momentum and Western powers fail to counter the…

China’s Premier Li Qiang seeks to rally Asia behind Beijing

BO’AO, China — Chinese Premier Li Qiang sought to rally Asian countries behind China in his first public address to…

Mercenary boss says fighting in Bakhmut is battering both sides; Russia tests intercontinental ballistic missiles

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on March 30, 2023. See here for the…

German and British tanks arrive in Ukraine; Russia fires supersonic missiles off Japan’s coast

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on March 28, 2023. See here for the…