Ukraine

Putin blames U.S. for Ukraine crisis; Zelenskyy makes another rare visit abroad

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

Europe’s relationship with China reaches critical juncture after Xi-Putin meeting

European officials are traveling to China in the hope of persuading Beijing to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and cool…

Finland officially becomes the 31st member of NATO; Russia warns it will take ‘countermeasures’

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

Russia detains woman over pro-war blogger’s death; WSJ reporter appeals his arrest

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

Ukraine to boycott Olympic qualifying events in which Russians are participating

CNN  —  Ukraine has decided to boycott Olympic qualifying events in which Russians are competing for the Paris 2024 Games.…

Wimbledon to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete this year

CNN  —  Wimbledon will accept entries from Russian and Belarusian players for this year’s tournament if they agree to compete…

Biden tells Russia to release WSJ reporter; Wimbledon reverses ban on Russians and Belarusians

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on March 31, 2023. See here for the…

Kyiv says nearly 500 children have died in the conflict; Russia detains WSJ reporter

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Russia’s security service,…

‘It’s not a pretty picture’: Russia’s support is growing in the developing world

Russia’s sphere of influence is growing as propaganda and diplomatic efforts gather momentum and Western powers fail to counter the…

IOC allowing Russian and Belarussian athletes to compete is a ‘slap in the face,’ says Ukrainian skeleton star Vladyslav Heraskevych

CNN  —  The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to allow Russian and Belarussian athletes to participate in international competitions comes…