Russia

Russian central bank calls emergency meeting after ruble plunge; Britain intercepts Russian bombers

This is CNBC’s blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on August 14, 2023. Russia is currently equipping its…

Russian ruble slumps to near 17-month low, briefly moves past 100 against dollar

The Russian ruble briefly notched 100 to the U.S. dollar on Monday, nearing a 17-month low as President Vladimir Putin‘s economic advisor blamed loose monetary…

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…

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…

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…

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…

China praises Saudi-led peace talks; U.S. microchips are still fueling Russia’s military despite sanctions

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

Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny handed 19 more years in prison

Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced to 19 more years in prison after being found guilty in a Russian…

Putin critic Navalny handed 19 more years in prison; Kremlin says Ukraine launched attack on key oil export hub

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