Russia has largely evaded attempts by the U.S. and Europe to keep it from profiting from its energy exports.
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Both sides have been looking for ways to inflict damage beyond the battlefield, targeting military logistics hubs and urban centers.
Andrei R. Belousov, an intellectual with no military experience, is known for backing a state-dominated economy.
American officials say they do not want U.S. weapons used in cross-border attacks or intelligence reports used to strike inside…
The tactic echoes one that Russia has used and Ukraine has ridiculed in the past.
Schools were closed across the city of Sevastopol, which is home to some of Russia’s naval fleet. The government said…
Russia also warned of further action, while the British foreign secretary called the expulsion a “desperate move.”
In talks with China’s leader, in Beijing, the Russian president called for stronger economic ties between the countries, as he…
Ukraine said it was slowing Russia’s push near Kharkiv, but still faced pitched battles there, as well as other hotly…
China’s backing will be crucial to President Vladimir V. Putin as he intensifies his offensive in Ukraine. But his host,…