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What Is a War Crime?
A war crime is an action during an armed conflict that violates the international humanitarian rules of war, often referring to violence against civilians.
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U.S. Sanctions Global Network of Firms Helping the Russian Military Evade Export Controls
The sprawling group of front companies and middlemen identified by U.S. officials stretches from Moscow to Britain, France, Singapore, Malta and Spain.
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U.S. to Release 1 Million Barrels of Oil Per Day From Reserves to Help Cut Gas Prices
The White House on Thursday announced that the U.S. will release 1 million barrels of oil per day from strategic reserves.
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Russian Troops Sabotaging Their Own Equipment and Refusing Orders in Ukraine, UK Spy Chief Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s advisors are scared to tell him what’s happening in Ukraine, the head of Britain’s intelligence agency has said.
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Putin's Strength Now Looks Like His Main Weakness, With People Too Loyal — Or Scared — to Challenge Him
President Vladimir Putin’s immense power has turned out to be a key weakness for the leader, with those around him seemingly too scared to tell him the truth.
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Russian Troops Leave Chornobyl; UK Spy Chief Says Putin ‘Massively Misjudged' War
Russian attacks are continuing around the Ukrainian capital despite promises that Moscow would scale back its activity near Kyiv, officials say.
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Take China and Russia's ‘No Limits' Relationship With a ‘Grain of Salt,' Says Former PBOC Advisor
Beijing is expected to continue doing business with Russia but is unlikely to support Moscow militarily, says Li Daokui, former advisor to China’s central bank.
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Nord Stream 2 Cost $11 Billion to Build. Now, the Russia-Europe Gas Pipeline Is Unused and Abandoned
One of the early casualties of Russia’s territorial ambitions in Ukraine was the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, a massive energy project that cost $11 billion.
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Vladimir Putin Feels His Military Leaders Misled Him About Ukraine, Declassified Intelligence Shows
Vladimir Putin feels he was misled by military leaders who hid key details of Russia’s botched invasion of Ukraine, newly declassified intelligence shows.
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The Art of War: Artists Around the World Leave Their Mark in Support of Ukraine
Artists around the world have created murals to support Ukraine since Russia invaded its neighbor in February.
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Recession Warning From Germany's Top Economic Advisors as Putin's Gas Deadline Nears
There are rapidly rising concerns over what Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine will mean for European economies.
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Putin Might Be Seen as a ‘Mad Dictator' — But He Has Built Powerful Barriers to Prevent a Coup
Strategists are asking whether Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could backfire spectacularly on Putin, leaving him vulnerable to an uprising or a coup.
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U.S. Sends ‘Kamikaze Drones' to Ukraine; Pentagon Weighs Permanently Stationing More Troops in Europe
The U.S., the U.K. and Ukraine have expressed skepticism over Russia’s pledge to scale back its military activity near Kyiv.
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Germany Warns of Possible Natural Gas Rationing Amid Dispute With Russia
Germany said Wednesday the “early warning” measure was the first of three stages and does not yet imply a state intervention to ration gas supplies.
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Anthony Scaramucci Says He's ‘Not Quite Convinced' on the Recession Signal the Bond Market Flashed
A key recession signal flashed in the bond market this week, but SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci said he would be cautious on predicting a downturn.
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EU to Pressure China at Virtual Summit Over Its Stance on Russia-Ukraine War, Sources Say
European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are speaking Friday with China’s Prime Minister Li Keqiang and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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European Markets Close Lower Amid Doubts Over Latest Russian Pledges on Ukraine
European stocks closed lower on Wednesday following the latest round of talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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Russia Repositions Troops Away From Kyiv, Marking a Shift in the War
The Russian military has begun to move some of its troops in Ukraine away from the areas around Kyiv to positions elsewhere in Ukraine.
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‘We Will Come and We Will Find You': U.S. Issues Warning to Anyone Helping Russia Bypass Sanctions
The U.S. and international allies have imposed a barrage of punitive measures against Russia since the country launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
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The Invasion of Ukraine Has Serious, Unintended Consequences for Russia. Here Are Just 5 of Them
When Russia invaded Ukraine, it was widely believed to have expected an easy victory.But Moscow is facing unintended consequences of its aggression in Ukraine.