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Year: 2022

Russia says its economy is taking ‘serious blows’ as isolation grows

By Mark Thompson and Vasco Cotovio, CNN Business The Russian economy is taking “serious blows,” the Kremlin acknowledged Wednesday, as the country’s growing isolation piles further pressure on its tottering financial system. Apple, ExxonMobil, Ford, Boeing and Airbus joined a list of companies shutting down or suspending their operations in Russia in response to its

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The art world responds to Russian invasion of Ukraine by canceling shows and cutting ties

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Stage curtains are closing, art exhibitions are being halted and performers are being replaced. Over the past week, major cultural players worldwide — including some within Russia — have reacted to the invasion of Ukraine by canceling shows and applying pressure to the country’s art institutions. So far, more than 500,000 refugees

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Biden kicks off post-State of the Union highlighting infrastructure and the strength of the Ukrainian people

By Maegan Vazquez and Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden visited Minnesota and Wisconsin on Wednesday, making a stop a dilapidated bridge that connects the two states to highlight how his administration will improve America’s infrastructure. But in his prepared remarks, Biden started off by praising the strength of the Ukrainian people in the face

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