The name of an outlet of Russia’s major online retailer Wildberries is seen on building in Moscow, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko) A woman carrying a package leaves an outlet of Russia’s major online retailer Wildberries in Moscow on Wednesday,

T he help China gives Russia in the war in Ukraine has long caused dismay in Western countries. Exports of ostensibly civilian components such as engines and electronics end up in

Wildberries, often described as Russia's Amazon, is one of the country's biggest employers. Its shares are not ⁠publicly traded, but those ⁠of its rival Ozon were down 2.3% on Wednesday afternoon, recovering somewhat from earlier lows, on ​concerns it too could become a target.

For nearly a week now, Ukraine has repeatedly attacked huge warehouses belonging to Wildberries, the massive online retailer often referred to as the Amazon of Russia. The drone attacks have destroyed billions of dollars worth of goods.

Russia and Ukraine have increased strikes on bridges to disrupt their enemy's resupply networks, despite these bridges brequired for future offensive maneuvers.

U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk faces a vote Friday for a second four-year term but is running into opposition from critics and some countries for his criticism of Israel's attacks in Gaza and his approach to China’s crackdown on its Uyghur minority.

European Union members are looking to keep up pressure on Russia as Ukraine's outlook improves, even as some countries seek exemptions.

Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.