Ukraine

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen expressed frustration with NATO expansion and the "military-industrial-congressional complex" in an interview with Politico this week.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a suspected effort by Russian hackers to target foreign diplomats in Kyiv, Ukraine, through a malicious ad about a BMW car for sale.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has taken Russian oligarch Andrey Guryev's superyacht off of Antiguan authorities' hands after placing a winning $67.6 million bid at auction.

The Departments of Commerce, Justice, State and Treasury issued a warning on Iran's efforts to circumvent sanctions to acquire sensitive tech for drone programs.

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo says the United States and allies will hit Russia with more sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine that was launched in February 2022.

The destruction of Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine has sent global prices of corn and wheat soaring, stoking fears about more disruptions in the global supply chain.

The Pentagon awarded SpaceX's Starlink a contract that will allow it to buy satellites for Ukraine, which has used Starlink since Russia's invasion to maintain lines of communication.

French tire manufacturer Michelin has sold off its assets and business operations in Russia to Power International Tires, officially exiting the market.

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in southern Ukraine was cut off from its external power supply, prompting international concern of a potential meltdown.

The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs has frozen approximately $8.3 billion in assets owned by the Russian Central Bank, according to a new report.

The war in Ukraine has prompted the U.S. and other allied countries to scramble to increase the production of 155 mm artillery shells that have been in high demand.

A group of OPEC and OPEC+ countries led by Saudi Arabia, Iraq and UAE announced voluntary oil production cuts of more than 1 million barrels per day in a surprise move.

The Pentagon awarded Raytheon a $1.2 billion contract to produce additional Patriot surface-to-air missile systems for the U.S. Army and Switzerland's military.

The Department of Homeland Security says nearly 300,000 Ukrainian refugees now call America home a year after Russia's invasion. Many work long hours to send money back to family.

The European Union imported more oil from the U.S. than Russia in December 2022, marking the EU's shift away from Russian energy following its invasion of Ukraine.

Russian officials say they have rerouted all oil exports to "friendly" countries at no loss to revenue but expect 2023 to be a more challenging year as Western sanctions bite.

The Russian smartphone meant to replace the Apple iPhone has experienced dismal sales since it was rolled out to consumers in October 2022.