Stephanie Baker

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A Russian Iskander missile launcher.

Intel, AMD Accused of Allowing Chips in Russian Missiles

December 10, 2025

December 10, 2025

Intel, AMD Accused of Allowing Chips in Russian Missiles

A Russian Iskander missile launcher.

August 18, 2025

August 18, 2025

Live Q&A: What Are Ukraine's Options As Leaders Head to White House?

Bloomberg reporters answer questions about Ukraine’s potential options after the summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska.

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August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025

Russia’s Secret War and the Plot to Kill a German CEO

Armin Papperger runs a German defense company arming Ukraine. The efforts have brought the weapons supplier unprecedented riches, and put a target on his back.

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May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

A Bad Ukraine-Russia Deal Is Also a Terrible Deal for Europe

As Putin and Xi strengthen ties at Russia’s Victory Day parade, Trump is squandering his leverage to secure a meaningful peace deal.

A Bad Ukraine-Russia Deal Is Also a Terrible Deal for Europe

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Trump Administration Denies Parole to Harvard Scientist From Russia, Citing Threat to US Security

U.S. Colleges Brace for a Devastating Summer And Fall

October 21, 2024

October 21, 2024

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Punishing Putin Is More Important Than Ever

Whoever wins the White House, it’s critical to step up the pressure on the Russian economy.

Russian Shelling In Kharkiv Leaves Multiple Injured

October 2, 2024

October 2, 2024

US Chips Guided Russian Missile That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl

The weapons killing Ukrainian civilians are full of tech made by American companies.

US Chips Guided Russian Missile That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl

September 5, 2024

September 5, 2024

‘They Have Stolen Our Business’: When You Leave Russia, Putin Sets the Terms

Western companies that exited Russia immediately after the invasion of Ukraine suffered big losses. Two years later, it’s clear that was as good as it got. An excerpt from the new book Punishing Putin.

‘They Have Stolen Our Business’: When You Leave Russia, Putin Sets the Terms

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

Ukraine Sees Russia Land-Grab Attempt Before More Weapons Arrive

A Ukrainian heavy mortar fires toward Russian positions in Donetsk region.

December 7, 2023

December 7, 2023

Abramovich Slams Lithuania Over Calls to Review Citizenship Law

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July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023

Russian Billionaire Says Cops Used ‘Kompromat’ to Raid London Mansion

Top London Properties Owned By Russian Oligarchs Are Frozen in Time

July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023

Police Raid Leaves Russian Billionaire’s Domestic Staff in Sanctions Limbo

The UK’s sanctions against billionaire Mikhail Fridman have led to some unintended consequences.

Russian Billionaire Mikhail Fridman Faces Court in Grupo Zed Case

June 27, 2023

June 27, 2023

What Wagner’s Mutiny Means for Its Sprawling Business Empire

The Russian mercenary group’s extensive commercial network in the Central African Republic is set to come under pressure.

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June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

Eric Schmidt Buys Abandoned Alfa Nero Superyacht for $67.6 Million

The $120 Million Ghost Ship Antigua Is Desperate to Unload

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

Abandoned Russian Superyacht to Be Auctioned After Sanctions Lifted

The $120 Million Ghost Ship Antigua Is Desperate to Unload

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

The $120 Million Ghost Ship Antigua Is Desperate to Unload

Racking up over $100,000 a month in bills, the superyacht Alfa Nero has been docked in Antigua for more than a year. The government desperately wants to sell it.

The $120 Million Ghost Ship Antigua Is Desperate to Unload

May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023

Russian Tycoon Sues to Free £38 Million Superyacht From UK’s Clutches

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April 7, 2023

April 7, 2023

Ukraine Aid From Chelsea Sale Delayed as Approval Process Drags

Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich's London Properties And Chelsea FC

April 4, 2023

April 4, 2023

UK Drops Part of Probe Into Sanctioned Russian Billionaire Fridman

Russian Billionaire Mikhail Fridman Faces Court in Grupo Zed Case