The New York Times – Music:
Anders Adlercreutz’s recording of a patriotic Ukrainian song was widely circulated online, and prompted a response from Moscow.
Category: Putin, Vladimir V
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War in Ukraine Takes Its Toll on the Tchaikovsky Competition
The New York Times – Music:
With Russia a pariah in the West since its invasion of Ukraine, this usually prestigious event is underway with far fewer international participants.
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Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
The New York Times – Music:
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
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Inside the Prisoner Swap That Freed Brittney Griner
The New York Times – Sports:
U.S. officials say Moscow had been pushing for the release of a Russian assassin being held in Germany before finally agreeing to release Ms. Griner for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer.
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How Russian Action Movies Are Selling War
The New York Times – Film:
For an American, it can be easy to forget how much ideology is packed into the genre — until you watch a film from elsewhere, and see their cartoonish heroes and villains.
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Biden Meets With Relatives of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan
The New York Times – Sports:
The president is trying to negotiate the release of the two Americans imprisoned in Russia amid poisoned relations over the war in Ukraine.
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Biden Meets With Relatives of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan
The New York Times – Sports:
The White House has been under pressure to release the
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Griner’s Sentence Renews Pressure on President Biden
The New York Times – Sports:
The basketball star’s supporters are pressing for action. But critics of any possible deal are already fuming.
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Why the U.S. Offered to Swap Griner for Bout, a Russian Arms Dealer
The New York Times – Sports:
The negotiations raise questions about what, if any, standards should apply when the United States agrees to trade prisoners.