Russia

Iran has the largest ballistic missile arsenal in the Middle East. Now it’s sending them to Russia

Iran has sent hundreds of its powerful ballistic missiles to the government of President Vladimir Putin in Russia, furthering the…

U.S. imposes over 500 new sanctions against Russia; Drone strike kills 3 in Ukraine’s city of Odesa

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The U.S. on Friday announced more than 500…

Russia was ridiculed at the start of the war. Two years on, it has reasons to be confident

When Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, the stout resistance mounted by the country’s armed forces and overwhelming Western support…

What are space nukes, the ‘indiscriminate’ satellite weapon raising tensions between Washington and Moscow?

A fresh spat between Washington and Moscow has raised alarm about the potential risk of a space-based nuclear satellite attack…

Russia’s Putin flies on a nuclear-capable strategic bomber; Ukraine welcomes extra military support

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir…

Two years after Apple quit Russia over Ukraine, Vision Pros are for sale in Moscow

WASHINGTON — Just one week after Russia launched its full-scale assault on Ukraine in 2022, Apple announced it was stopping…

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses backup power; Zelenskyy urges Poland border talks after farmer protests

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine has…

White House to expand Russia sanctions over Alexei Navalny’s death

The White House plans to announce new sanctions against Russia in response to the death of the high-profile Russian opposition…

U.S. to announce major sanctions package over Navalny death; X restores Yulia Navalnaya’s account

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. White House national security communications adviser John Kirby…

Russia says an investigation is underway into Navalny’s death, denies refusing to release his body

The Kremlin on Monday confirmed an investigation into the death of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is ongoing and…