Sergei Shoigu

Putin heaps praise on Xi while in China; Russia says forces advancing ‘in all directions’ in Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin heaped praise on his…

Putin to replace longtime defense minister in surprise move; Russia claims gains as fighting rages in northeast Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine.  Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved his longtime…

Russians flock to see NATO hardware seized in Ukraine; Moscow to beef up weapons, front line forces

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian crowds are flocking to see a new…

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…

Putin calls war a ‘tragedy’; Moscow claims Ukraine is seeing ‘colossal losses’ after crossing river

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

Moscow claims the West is attempting to ‘split Russian society’ after airport stormed by mob

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

Questions arise over U.S. aid to Ukraine after McCarthy ouster; Russia, Ukraine down dozens of drones

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

Russia says no new mobilization planned, claims 335,000 entered military service this year alone

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

‘Killed’ Russian navy chief appears in second video; Moscow accuses the West of aiding Crimea attack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The mystery has deepened over the fate of…

UK designates Wagner Group as terrorists; Russian lawmakers propose banning WhatsApp

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Sept. 15. See below for the latest…