Russia-Ukraine Live Updates: Putin Defends His War - The New York Times

The Russian leader praised his forces but made no major announcements in a defiant speech at the annual Victory Day parade that marks the defeat of Nazi Germany.

For the second time in less than a decade, Elvira Nabiullina is steering Russias economy through treacherous waters.In 2014, facing a collapsing ruble and soaring inflation after barely a year as hea… [+10362 chars]

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