The latest U.S. sanctions on oil tankers hauling Russian petroleum look set to cause severe disruption across the nation’s export machine. Read more
The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement seeks to deepen political and economic ties as the two countries grapple with sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies. Read more
The EU is trying to find ways to ramp up its defense spending to rearm the continent while also putting pressure on Russia to join possible peace talks over Ukraine. Read more
For the first time since the energy crisis was turbocharged by Russia’s war in Ukraine, Europe risks failing to meet its storage targets for next winter. Read more
The Ukrainian leader’s offer came hours after South Korea’s spy agency confirmed that Kyiv had captured two North Korean soldiers. Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would provide media access to the prisoners of war because “the world needs to know what is happening.” Read more
Japan will also ban the export of 335 more goods, including small motorcycles, to Russia starting on Jan. 23. Read more
It’s more important than ever to fact check the Kremlin’s claims and excuses for the war Read more
Russia and Ukraine are fighting to improve their battlefield positions before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Read more