/tags/russia Russia en-US Copyright Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:11:50 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2023-06-24/the-mutiny-in-russia-may-be-over-but-it-still-damages-putin The rebellious leader of the Wagner mercenary group said he had ordered his troops back to base, but analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority. Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:11:50 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2023-06-24/the-mutiny-in-russia-may-be-over-but-it-still-damages-putin Scott Neuman, Jackie Northam /npr-news/npr-news/2022-06-27/wnba-star-brittney-griner-is-seen-at-court-but-russia-extends-her-detention-again The star with the U.S. Olympic and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was bracketed by four security officers and a dog as she was led down a stairwell to a courtroom for Monday's hearing. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:30:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-06-27/wnba-star-brittney-griner-is-seen-at-court-but-russia-extends-her-detention-again Bill Chappell, Charles Maynes /news/2022-06-07/columbus-gas-prices-top-5-a-gallon-for-the-first-time-ever For the first time, Central Ohio drivers are paying more than $5 for a gallon of regular-grade gas. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:24:33 GMT /news/2022-06-07/columbus-gas-prices-top-5-a-gallon-for-the-first-time-ever Steve Brown /politics-government/2022-05-27/ohio-congressional-delegation-other-state-leaders-banned-from-traveling-to-russia The bans come in response to the U.S. sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. Fri, 27 May 2022 17:28:14 GMT /politics-government/2022-05-27/ohio-congressional-delegation-other-state-leaders-banned-from-traveling-to-russia Karen Kasler /npr-news/2022-05-23/starbucks-is-exiting-russia-shutting-130-stores The coffee chain joins McDonald's in taking its brand out of the country. Starbucks had temporarily paused operations in March. Mon, 23 May 2022 16:51:23 GMT /npr-news/2022-05-23/starbucks-is-exiting-russia-shutting-130-stores Alina Selyukh /npr-news/2022-05-16/mcdonalds-is-leaving-russia-after-more-than-30-years In 1990, the Big Mac's arrival in Moscow signaled a new era. Now McDonald's is tearing down the golden arches and writing off its investment in Russia. Mon, 16 May 2022 20:09:11 GMT /npr-news/2022-05-16/mcdonalds-is-leaving-russia-after-more-than-30-years Bill Chappell /npr-news/2022-05-04/the-u-s-now-says-russia-is-wrongfully-detaining-wnba-star-brittney-griner Griner was arrested after authorities reportedly found vape cartridges with hashish oil in her luggage. The shift in language indicates the U.S. will work more aggressively to secure her release. Wed, 04 May 2022 18:37:16 GMT /npr-news/2022-05-04/the-u-s-now-says-russia-is-wrongfully-detaining-wnba-star-brittney-griner Joe Hernandez /npr-news/2022-04-28/biden-asks-congress-for-33-billion-in-aid-for-ukraine-as-war-drags-on The amount is more than double the $14 billion in support authorized so far to respond to the Russian invasion, a senior administration officials told reporters Thursday. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:37:25 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-28/biden-asks-congress-for-33-billion-in-aid-for-ukraine-as-war-drags-on NPR Washington Desk /npr-news/2022-04-21/putin-tries-to-claim-mariupol-win-but-wont-storm-holdout Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to claim victory in the strategic port of Mariupol on Thursday, even as he ordered his troops not to storm the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:03:37 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-21/putin-tries-to-claim-mariupol-win-but-wont-storm-holdout The Associated Press /news/2022-04-18/ohio-farmers-prompted-to-plant-more-wheat-this-year-but-with-a-caveat As the war in Ukraine goes on, experts worry about its ripple effect on the global food system. Right now, wheat prices hit a 14-year-high. That’s prompting Ohio farmers to plant more wheat this year. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:07:14 GMT /news/2022-04-18/ohio-farmers-prompted-to-plant-more-wheat-this-year-but-with-a-caveat Alejandro Figueroa