CONFLICTS

Meet Russia's 5 richest people

Russian oligarchs have taken a major financial hit as the U.S. and its allies ramp up economic pressure in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.

Western companies severing ties with Russia over invasion of Ukraine, sanctions

The United States, Canada, European allies, and other countries announced a rash of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including cutting Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging service, banning Russian aircraft, limiting the business dealings of Russian oligarchs, and other measures that will economically isolate the country.