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Month: March 2022

The Russian economy is taking "serious blows

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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A view of Lincoln Plaza with the Metropolitan Opera House in the center in April 2021 in New York City.

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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