Vladimir Putin

‘Farewell ceremony’ held for Wagner boss Prigozhin; UN says Ukrainian children showing learning loss

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug.29, 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin is…

Days after Wagner chief Prigozhin’s reported death, Putin demands mercenaries swear allegiance to Russia

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Friday requiring all mercenaries to swear allegiance to Russia, a revelation that comes…

Putin says Prigozhin ‘made serious mistakes’ in first remarks since plane crash that likely killed the Wagner boss

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin broke his silence Thursday in quick, impersonal remarks to the families involved in the fatal…

Putin offers condolences following plane crash believed to have killed Prigozhin; Black Sea grain deal talks might resume

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug. 24, 2023. [Follow the latest updates here.]…

Ukraine war divides Republicans heading into first GOP debate

WASHINGTON — The Republican primary debate in Milwaukee Wednesday is expected to showcase the deep divisions within the party over America’s role…

Wagner boss Prigozhin reportedly killed in plane crash; Russian attack on Danube destroys 13,000 tons of grain, Ukraine says

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug. 23, 2023. [Follow the latest updates here.]…

Wagner Group’s Prigozhin appears in first video since mutiny; Ukraine reportedly destroys supersonic Russian bomber

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug. 22, 2023. [Follow the latest updates…

Russian ruble slumps to near 17-month low, briefly moves past 100 against dollar

The Russian ruble briefly notched 100 to the U.S. dollar on Monday, nearing a 17-month low as President Vladimir Putin‘s economic advisor blamed loose monetary…

Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny handed 19 more years in prison

Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced to 19 more years in prison after being found guilty in a Russian…

HSBC CEO on Farage-Coutts spat: ‘We do not exit clients based on their lawful personal views’

LONDON — HSBC CEO Noel Quinn said Tuesday that the lender would not “exit a client based on their lawful…