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What a Russian Invasion of Ukraine Would Mean for the Global Economy
The impact of a disruption of Russian raw materials would be broader. It's difficult to predict how the dominoes would fall.
Biden Vows to ‘Rally the World’ Against Russia if Ukraine is Invaded
The U.S. announced Monday it's closing its embassy in Kyiv and relocating all remaining staff members to Lviv, a western Ukrainian city near the Polish border.
Cyberattacks Knock Out Sites of Ukrainian Army, Major Banks
Customers at Ukraine’s largest state-owned bank, Privatbank, and the state-owned Sberbank reported problems with online payments and the banks’ apps.
Some Russian Troops Moved to Firing Positions Near Ukraine, Putin Said Be Ready by Wednesday: Sources
If Russia attacks, the U.S. believes it would be quick and brutal, sources said.
Ukraine Calls Russia’s Bluff Over Claims Troops Being Pulled Back
Russia's defense ministry said Tuesday that units of the Western and Southern military districts are beginning to return from training to base stations by rail and road.
Putin Claims Russia Has Pulled Back Some Troops
Putin’s overtures soothed global markets that have been on edge amid the worst East-West tensions in decades. Washington and its European allies remained cautious, saying they want to see evidence of a Russian pullback.
Biden to Putin: Step Back from the Brink of War with Ukraine
He warned that a Russian invasion would cause "consequences here at home,” including energy costs.
Canada’s Trudeau Invokes Emergency Powers in Bid to End Protests
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday activated rarely used emergency powers in an effort to end protests…
Russia Conflict Stokes Energy Concerns as Gas Prices Continue to Climb
"It can't be good for prices," R Street Institute resident senior fellow for energy Philip Rossetti said of a war in Ukraine.
State Department Urges U.S. Citizens to Leave Belarus Amid Russian Military Buildup Along Border
The advisory comes on the same day that the U.S. announced it was closing its embassy in Kyiv and moving operations more than 300 miles to the west to the city of Lviv.