Vladimir Putin

War is returning to Russia, Zelenskyy warns; Putin says China and Africa could help end conflict

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

Ukraine war live updates: Putin praises ‘militant friendship’ with North Korea; U.S. intelligence highlights China’s economic support for Russia

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

A CEO quits and the BBC apologizes to Trump ally Nigel Farage. A banking scandal erupts in Britain

LONDON — NatWest Group CEO Alison Rose resigned after a media storm over the termination of Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage’s…

Ukraine war live updates: Russia raises conscription age limit; Zelenskyy gives fresh corruption warning

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

Ukraine war live updates: Russia says it views all Ukraine-bound ships as military cargo carriers; Odesa under attack again

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Read the latest updates here. Russia launched a…

Wheat prices jump as Russia terminates Black Sea grain deal; two dead in Crimea bridge blast

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

Wagner’s failed rebellion could hit the Kremlin’s ambitions for a ‘pro-Russian state’ in Africa

Since the Wagner Group’s aborted rebellion against the Russian military late last month, a cloud of uncertainty has hovered over…

A landmark agricultural deal that guarantees food security for tens of millions is set to expire on Monday as Russia debates its renewal

WASHINGTON — A landmark agricultural deal brokered between Ukraine and Russia is set to expire on Monday, a revelation that is expected…

‘We will not waver:’ Biden reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy pushes to join NATO

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden galvanized NATO allies and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to Ukraine Wednesday as Russia’s devastating war on its…

Lithuania says on eve of NATO summit that providing Ukraine with a pathway to membership is an ‘achievable goal’

Lithuania’s president said Monday that establishing a pathway for Ukraine’s NATO membership is an “achievable goal,” even as lesser security…