Europe Doubles Down on Big Government
WorldEuropeEconomists fear high inflation and rising interest rates will make it harder for the continent to spend its way out...
Ukraine
U.N., Turkey Race to Save Ukraine Grain Deal
ISTANBUL—The United Nations and Turkey on Sunday scrambled to rescue an agreement that allowed Ukraine to ship grain via the...
Germany to Nationalize Ailing Uniper After Russian Natural-Gas Cuts
BERLIN—Germany will nationalize Uniper, UN01 -29.89% seeking to save the country’s largest gas importer that was hit hard by Russian...
European Governments, Companies Gird for Higher Prices After Russia Gas Cutoff
Companies and governments girded for higher energy prices and said they were continuing to prepare for emergency measures after Russia...
Russia to Keep Nord Stream Pipeline Shut, Citing Mechanical Problems
Russia indefinitely suspended natural gas flows to Europe via a key pipeline hours after the Group of Seven agreed to...
The U.K., a Maritime Insurance Hub, Commits to Cap Price of Russian Oil
WASHINGTON—The British Treasury chief said the U.K. was committed to a U.S.-led effort to put a cap on the price...
U.S. Steps Up Enforcement of Its Long List of Russia Sanctions
WASHINGTON—The U.S. has imposed a set of powerful sanctions against Russia’s economy to punish it for the invasion of Ukraine....
Russia, Ukraine Clear Way for Grain Exports to Resume Amid Fears of Global Food Crisis
ISTANBUL—Russia and Ukraine agreed Friday to resume exports of millions of tons of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea for...
Russia’s Central Bank Slashes Rates, Sees Smaller Hit From Sanctions
Russia’s central bank Friday lowered its key interest rate below its prewar level, and said it expects the economy to...
Manufacturers Brace for Nord Stream Repairs, Fearing Pipeline Won’t Reopen
PARIS—European manufacturers are preparing for possible natural-gas rationing that would force them to shut production amid fears that Russia is...
How Food Became Putin’s New Strategic Weapon
Russia has used its increased leverage over food exports from Ukraine to divide the international community and expand influence over...
G-7 Bid to Cap Russian Oil Price Faces Hurdle of Global Enforcement
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Germany Steps Up Measures to Conserve Gas as Russia Slows Supply to Europe
BERLIN—Germany will restart coal-fired power plants and offer incentives for companies to curb natural gas consumption, marking a new step...
McDonald’s in Russia Reopens Under New Ownership
MOSCOW—More than a dozen former McDonald’s MCD -1.97% restaurants reopened here under a new brand and new ownership, accompanied by...
WSJ News Exclusive | Business Losses From Russia Top $59 Billion as Sanctions Hit
Global companies have racked up more than $59 billion in losses from their Russian operations, with more financial pain to...
Starbucks to Exit From Russia
Starbucks Corp. SBUX 0.28% is closing down its business in Russia, as the invasion of Ukraine puts an end to...
Why It’s So Hard to Keep Russian Diamonds and Gold Out of the U.S. Despite Sanctions
Russian gold and diamonds could still be sold in the U.S. despite being sanctioned, lawmakers and industry participants say, unless...
EU Proposes Ban on Russian Oil Imports
BRUSSELS—The European Union proposed a ban on imports of Russian crude oil within six months and on refined oil products...
EU Prepares Ban on Russian Oil
The European Union is likely to propose ending purchases of Russian crude oil by the 27-country bloc before the end...
Ukraine War Puts Spy Satellites for Hire in the Spotlight
AURORA, Colo.—Ukrainian forces hunting Russian tanks and tracking troop movement are being aided by imagery from a growing number of...
