Vladimir Putin

Russian forces ‘highly likely’ behind attack on Ukrainian dam, international law investigation says

WASHINGTON — An international team of investigators said in a new report Thursday that it is “highly likely Russian forces deliberately destroyed”…

Putin says nuclear weapons transferred to Belarus; Ukraine ‘will be equal to NATO allies’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 16, 2023. See here for the…

Tensions rise between Russian mercenaries and Kremlin; Ukraine allies focus on air defenses for Kyiv

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

Ukraine facing ‘extremely fierce’ battles and ‘partial success’ in counteroffensive; Putin says it’s failing

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 14, 2023. See here for the…

Moscow does not have a ‘veto against NATO enlargement,’ NATO’s Stoltenberg says

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that all NATO allies agree that Russia cannot prevent Ukraine’s eventual membership in the…

Russia ramps up Kyiv bombardment; Putin and Zelenskyy congratulate Erdogan on reelection

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

These maps show how far China’s freight railways are stretching across Asia

BEIJING — In the last two years, China has announced the opening of new freight train lines, while cross-border railways…

Zelenskyy says Russia intensifying attacks out of frustration; Moscow holds Victory Day military parade

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on May 9, 2023. See here for the…

Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on Ukrainian cities; Wagner boss ditches threat to leave Bakhmut

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the war in Ukraine on May 8, 2023. Russia launched a new…

Wagner leader says his forces will leave Bakhmut; Bill Clinton says he foreshadowed Russian invasion

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