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Europe, moving away from Russian natural gas, looks to the U.S.
by
Lily Jamali
Mar 30, 2022
Europe was already grappling with an energy crisis. The war has made that crisis worse.
For Russians, McDonald's was once a symbol of modernity. Its closing feels like a step backward.
Mar 23, 2022
When the golden arches opened, Russians marveled at how it differed from local restaurants: friendly service and plastic packaging.
White House warns companies of growing cyberattack risk
by
Matt Levin
Mar 22, 2022
While big energy and financial firms are better defended than they used to be, other critical industries are still vulnerable.
If China aids Russia, what options would the U.S. have?
Mar 16, 2022
The U.S. could expand tariffs on Chinese goods — but that may raise prices for American consumers.
What would happen if Russia defaults on its debt?
Mar 15, 2022
"The long-term implications are severe," one expert says, and can scare away foreign investors.
Russia threatened to shut off its gas taps to Europe. Can it do that?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Mar 15, 2022
If Russia stops sending natural gas to Europe, it'll have to send it somewhere else.
Russia wakes up to big technological weaknesses
by
Justin Ho
Mar 15, 2022
Russia's economy relies on imported tech, like aircraft parts and semiconductors. That leaves it vulnerable as sanctions multiply.
For public good, not for profit.
Could U.K. fracking wean Europe off its addiction to Russian gas?
Mar 10, 2022
The government says it is mulling the possibility of lifting the fracking suspension to ease the energy crisis caused by the invasion of Ukraine.
Who are the Russian oligarchs being sanctioned, and how did they get so rich?
Mar 10, 2022
Their fates and fortunes are tied closely to Vladimir Putin's.
Among the aid Ukrainian refugees can expect: cold, hard cash
Mar 10, 2022
Red Cross founder Clara Barton gave cash to war refugees in the 1870s. Now, aid organizations say it empowers refugees more than in-kind aid.