Russia

Ukraine signals counterattack to come ‘very soon’ as Wagner mercenaries suffer large losses

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Ukraine’s most senior…

Ukraine hit with deadly strikes after China’s Xi leaves Moscow; Zelenskyy visits frontline city Bakhmut

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

Putin touts China’s peace plan after talks with Xi; Russian mercenaries say Kyiv is preparing counterattack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on March 21, 2023. See here for the…

Germany cancels World Cup event after Russia, Belarus readmitted

Reuters  —  Germany’s fencing federation has canceled a women’s foil World Cup event after the sport’s global governing body (FIE)…

Anastasia Potapova: Russian tennis player ‘formally warned’ by WTA for wearing Moscow soccer jersey

CNN  —  The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has “formally warned” Russian tennis player Anastasia Potapova after she was seen wearing…

While Xi is in Russia, Japan’s leader makes surprise visit to Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on March 20, 2023. See here for the…

Putin makes surprise trip to Russian-occupied Mariupol in wake of ICC warrant

A day after being accused of war crimes by the International Criminal Court, President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the…

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged Ukraine war crimes

WASHINGTON — The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant on Friday for Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war…

Turkey will start ratifying Finland’s NATO application; International court issues arrest warrant for Putin for alleged war crimes

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on March 17, 2023. See here for the…

Russian plane collides with U.S. drone; Poland may send fighter jets to Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on March 14, 2023. See here for the…