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.
Category: Russia
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War and Griner’s Arrest Don’t Deter U.S. Men From Russian Basketball
The New York Times – Sports:
While American female basketball players have largely stayed away from Russia, dozens of American men have sought pay and career development in the country.
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Biden to Meet With Families of Griner and Paul Whelan
The New York Times – Sports:
The fates of both Americans have been complicated by the deteriorating diplomatic relationship between the United States and Russia over President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
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WNBA Stars to Head Overseas Despite Brittney Griner’s Arrest in Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
Playing for international teams can earn top players more than $1 million. But Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia has complicated the choice to go abroad.
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Ukraine Disowns Viktor Petrenko, Who Skated in Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
Viktor Petrenko, who won a gold medal at the 1992 Winter Games, has been shunned by Ukrainian figure skating officials — and by President Volodymyr Zelensky — after performing in Sochi, Russia.
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Brittney Griner’s Guilty Verdict Strengthens Supporters’ Resolve
The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A. star was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony, but her supporters insist they will do “whatever we can to get her home.”
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Outrage Grows in the U.S. Over Brittney Griner’s Sentencing
The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A. star’s friends and colleagues expressed support for her and urged U.S. officials to do all they could to bring her home.
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Brittney Griner Back in Russian Court as Lawyers Plead for Leniency
The New York Times – Sports:
The case is expected to end with a conviction in the middle of this month, her lawyers say.