Vladimir Putin

Putin warned of arrest if he attends summit; Kremlin rejects U.S. claim of 100,000 Russian casualties

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on May 2, 2023. See here for the…

Powell duped by Russian pranksters who claimed to be Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke by phone with two Russian pranksters earlier this year who falsely claimed…

U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran for wrongful detention and hostage-taking of American citizens

WASHINGTON —  The Biden administration on Thursday announced a first round of sanctions targeting Russia and Iran for engaging in hostage-taking…

Moscow ‘welcomes’ China contacting Ukraine; Kyiv says Russia ‘won’t get away with’ Mykolaiv strikes

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 27, 2023. See here for the latest…

China will send representatives to Ukraine for talks; Kyiv praises ‘long and meaningful’ call with Xi

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 26, 2023. See here for the…

Biden launches 2024 reelection campaign, promising to fulfill economic policy vision

President Joe Biden on Tuesday launched his reelection bid, as he seeks to win over Americans who are tired of…

Russia’s Lavrov receives blistering criticism for the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine at UN

UNITED NATIONS — The United States and Western allies took turns slamming Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine and accused Moscow…

Zelenskyy meets with troops in Donetsk; Moscow court denies WSJ reporter’s appeal

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

U.S. looks to hold Russian forces accountable for war crimes; West condemns Kremlin critic’s 25-year jail sentence

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 17, 2023. See here for the…

U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on financial network linked to Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration imposed fresh sanctions on Wednesday aimed at the financial network linked to Russian billionaire and business…