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U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran for wrongful detention and hostage-taking of American citizens

WASHINGTON —  The Biden administration on Thursday announced a first round of sanctions targeting Russia and Iran for engaging in hostage-taking…
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‘I was scared about my family:’ Why two Ukrainian footballers keep playing despite Russia’s invasion

CNN  —  Ukrainian soccer player Taras Stepanenko still remembers the intense fear he felt as he heard the sound of…
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Moscow ‘welcomes’ China contacting Ukraine; Kyiv says Russia ‘won’t get away with’ Mykolaiv strikes

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 27, 2023. See here for the latest…
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Poland’s state-owned airline refuses boarding to Russian tennis player

CNN  —  Poland’s state-owned airline LOT refused to board Russian tennis player Vitalia Diatchenko in line with restrictions introduced following…
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China will send representatives to Ukraine for talks; Kyiv praises ‘long and meaningful’ call with Xi

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 26, 2023. See here for the…
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Wimbledon to cover accommodation costs for Ukrainian tennis players

CNN  —  Wimbledon will cover accommodation costs for Ukrainian tennis players competing at this year’s tournament, organizers announced on Tuesday.…
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Two killed, 10 wounded in Russian attack on museum; Russian diplomats expelled by Sweden, Moldova

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 25, 2023. See here for the…
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Russia’s foreign minister comes to the United Nations as Moscow faces war crimes accusations

UNITED NATIONS — When Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov takes the helm of the United Nations Security Council on Monday it will…
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Russia, U.S. trade barbs at UN; Ukraine holds ‘strategic’ positions in Bakhmut

This has been CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Russia’s Ministry…
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Ukraine war live updates: Western allies meet in Germany, Russia accidentally strikes own city

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