Ukraine

Swedish flag is raised over NATO headquarters for the first time; Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ call for Ukraine faces backlash

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

Turkey, U.S. discuss Ukraine, Gaza, ways to improve ties, foreign minister says

Turkish and U.S. officials held comprehensive talks about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and various bilateral issues during meetings…

India says its citizens were ‘duped’ to serve in the Russian army. Now it wants them back

India is seeking the release of its nationals who have been “duped” into serving in the Russian army, a spokesperson…

Biden ‘determined’ not to deploy U.S. troops to Ukraine; Chinese delegation meets in Kyiv

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. In his State of the Union speech, U.S.…

Ukraine’s female soldiers are fighting on two fronts — against Russians, and sexism within their ranks

War, the military, combat, the frontline — all traditionally seen as a “man’s world” despite the many official and unofficial…

EU condemns ‘reckless’ and ‘vile’ attack on Ukrainian city of Odesa; Sweden officially joins NATO

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. European Union leaders sharply criticized a deadly Russian…

Russian iron ore plant, border regions attacked; Kyiv tries to quash rumors over declined White House invite

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukraine has moved to quash speculation behind First…

Ukraine war updates: Russia threatens to expel reporters, accuses ambassadors of meddling; Ukraine sinks Black Sea Fleet ship

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia’s Foreign Ministry has accused Western ambassadors of…

Russia ramps up the rhetoric over Moldova, saying West wants to control it; Kremlin slams German military leak

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

The ‘accidental’ politicians: Meet three women risking everything to fight for democracy

Yulia Navalnaya “did not have a choice.” That’s what one Ukrainian lawmaker said of the wife of the late Alexei…