Stephanie Baker
@stephanie-baker.bsky.social
Senior Writer at Bloomberg News/Businessweek for investigations. Author of Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia. www.stephaniebakerwriter.com @bloomberg.com
I spoke with BBC World Service over the weekend about Ukraine’s attacks on two shadow fleet oil tankers linked to Russia in the Black Sea. Message from Kyiv: trade with Russia means you could lose your ship
December 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I spoke with BBC World Service over the weekend about Ukraine’s attacks on two shadow fleet oil tankers linked to Russia in the Black Sea. Message from Kyiv: trade with Russia means you could lose your ship
Honored to moderate a panel at BAFTA last night after the screening of #Timestamp, a documentary about how Ukrainian schoolchildren are struggling during the war. With Christina Lamb and producers Olha Bregman and Zoya Lytvyn.
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Honored to moderate a panel at BAFTA last night after the screening of #Timestamp, a documentary about how Ukrainian schoolchildren are struggling during the war. With Christina Lamb and producers Olha Bregman and Zoya Lytvyn.
Bloomberg Scoop: “Here’s what I think would be amazing,” Witkoff then added. “Maybe he says to President Trump: you know, Steve and Yuri discussed a very similar 20-point plan to peace and that could be something that we think might move the needle a little bit”
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Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukra...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Bloomberg Scoop: “Here’s what I think would be amazing,” Witkoff then added. “Maybe he says to President Trump: you know, Steve and Yuri discussed a very similar 20-point plan to peace and that could be something that we think might move the needle a little bit”
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November 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
A rollercoaster on BBC 5 Live’s call-in show this morning discussing latest talks to bring peace to Ukraine. Had to respond to one caller who said the war in Ukraine was a civil war, not an invasion. Some Brits still in a Russian echo chamber
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A rollercoaster on BBC 5 Live’s call-in show this morning discussing latest talks to bring peace to Ukraine. Had to respond to one caller who said the war in Ukraine was a civil war, not an invasion. Some Brits still in a Russian echo chamber
Putin's war chest is shrinking because of Trump's recent sanctions on Rosneft/Lukoil - not because of the toothless Senate bill threatening tariffs on buyers of Russian oil. Graham's bill has waivers galore, and Trump can already impose tariffs if he wants to
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Russia’s Oil Flows and Prices Deepen Slide in Hit to War Funding
The value of oil shipments from Russian ports fell to the lowest since April 2023
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November 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Putin's war chest is shrinking because of Trump's recent sanctions on Rosneft/Lukoil - not because of the toothless Senate bill threatening tariffs on buyers of Russian oil. Graham's bill has waivers galore, and Trump can already impose tariffs if he wants to
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On @bbcworldservice Newshour I discuss Trump’s decision to give Hungary’s Viktor Orban a 1 year exemption from his recent Russian oil sanctions and why Hungary’s continued import of Russian oil is such a problem. With @OwenBennettJone clip below:
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On @bbcworldservice Newshour I discuss Trump’s decision to give Hungary’s Viktor Orban a 1 year exemption from his recent Russian oil sanctions and why Hungary’s continued import of Russian oil is such a problem. With @OwenBennettJone clip below:
I went on BBC News Radio 4 today with Jonny Dymond to talk about the EU’s scramble to use frozen Russian central bank assets to back up a 140 billion euro loan to Ukraine, and why it’s taken so long.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I went on BBC News Radio 4 today with Jonny Dymond to talk about the EU’s scramble to use frozen Russian central bank assets to back up a 140 billion euro loan to Ukraine, and why it’s taken so long.
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Always a pleasure to go on Ukraine: The Latest from @telegraphnews.bsky.social with Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley to talk about where we stand in the ecoomic war against Russia with Trump's latest oil sanctions.
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Ukraine strikes elite Russian unit on Black Sea oil rig & rescues camel from overrun Russian position
Podcast Episode · Ukraine: The Latest · 04/11/2025 · 50m
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November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Always a pleasure to go on Ukraine: The Latest from @telegraphnews.bsky.social with Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley to talk about where we stand in the ecoomic war against Russia with Trump's latest oil sanctions.
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Great to be on @NPR.org with Ayesha Rascoe to talk about the Trump administration’s new sanctions on Russian oil after Putin’s refusal to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine. Listen here
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How the U.S.'s new sanctions on Russia could impact the war in Ukraine
The Trump administration has levied new sanctions against Russia, targeting the country's oil industry. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Stephanie Baker about the implications.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Great to be on @NPR.org with Ayesha Rascoe to talk about the Trump administration’s new sanctions on Russian oil after Putin’s refusal to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine. Listen here
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I went on Times Radio this morning to talk about Trump’s decision to impose sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil. It is a significant turning point and the first time Trump has hit Russia directly with sanctions in his second term. This will squeeze Russia’s revenues
October 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I went on Times Radio this morning to talk about Trump’s decision to impose sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil. It is a significant turning point and the first time Trump has hit Russia directly with sanctions in his second term. This will squeeze Russia’s revenues
Trump finally sanctions Russia’s two largest oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil after Putin refused a ceasefire. This is a major turning point and hopefully will be backed up by threats of secondary sanctions on anyone that does business with them.
October 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Trump finally sanctions Russia’s two largest oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil after Putin refused a ceasefire. This is a major turning point and hopefully will be backed up by threats of secondary sanctions on anyone that does business with them.
Another big turnout for our panel on Trump’s second tumultuous term at the Cheltenham Literature Festival moderated by the always sharp @hugorifkind.bsky.social Rifkind alongside @joshglancy.bsky.social and Katy Balls. We covered the world, from Gaza/Israel to Russia/Ukraine, tariffs and ICE.
October 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Another big turnout for our panel on Trump’s second tumultuous term at the Cheltenham Literature Festival moderated by the always sharp @hugorifkind.bsky.social Rifkind alongside @joshglancy.bsky.social and Katy Balls. We covered the world, from Gaza/Israel to Russia/Ukraine, tariffs and ICE.
We had 800 people sign up to attend our panel discussing Russia’s hybrid attacks on Europe and its devastating war in Ukraine at the Cheltenham Literature Festival with @olivermoody.bsky.social , Andrew Monaghan and Kataryna Wolczuk. Heartening to see such a good turnout @thetimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
We had 800 people sign up to attend our panel discussing Russia’s hybrid attacks on Europe and its devastating war in Ukraine at the Cheltenham Literature Festival with @olivermoody.bsky.social , Andrew Monaghan and Kataryna Wolczuk. Heartening to see such a good turnout @thetimes.com
Honored honored that my book, Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia, has been shortlisted for the 2025 SABEW Best in Business Book Awards for Business Reporting. A privilege to be included among such talented authors and journalists. sabew.org/2025/09/shor...
October 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Honored honored that my book, Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia, has been shortlisted for the 2025 SABEW Best in Business Book Awards for Business Reporting. A privilege to be included among such talented authors and journalists. sabew.org/2025/09/shor...
Looking forward to this panel on Russia’s threat to Europe at the Cheltenham Literary Festival next week with @olivernmoody @AndrewCMonaghan and Kataryna Wolczuk. Tickets here cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/the-spe…
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October 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Looking forward to this panel on Russia’s threat to Europe at the Cheltenham Literary Festival next week with @olivernmoody @AndrewCMonaghan and Kataryna Wolczuk. Tickets here cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/the-spe…
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Another epic 2.5 hours on @bbcworldservice this morning talking about the big news stories of the week, including Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Trump, Israel, Egypt and much more. Thanks to the excellent @rebeccakesby1 and @JosephTorigian for such an interesting show. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
September 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Another epic 2.5 hours on @bbcworldservice this morning talking about the big news stories of the week, including Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Trump, Israel, Egypt and much more. Thanks to the excellent @rebeccakesby1 and @JosephTorigian for such an interesting show. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Fascinating discussion at the inaugural
Hereford Military History Festival at the city’s beautiful cathedral with @Jess-Norman.bsky.social, Sir Robin Niblett and @TerryStiastny.bsky.social The conversation was dominated by Putin’s continued hybrid attacks on Europe.
Hereford Military History Festival at the city’s beautiful cathedral with @Jess-Norman.bsky.social, Sir Robin Niblett and @TerryStiastny.bsky.social The conversation was dominated by Putin’s continued hybrid attacks on Europe.
September 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Fascinating discussion at the inaugural
Hereford Military History Festival at the city’s beautiful cathedral with @Jess-Norman.bsky.social, Sir Robin Niblett and @TerryStiastny.bsky.social The conversation was dominated by Putin’s continued hybrid attacks on Europe.
Hereford Military History Festival at the city’s beautiful cathedral with @Jess-Norman.bsky.social, Sir Robin Niblett and @TerryStiastny.bsky.social The conversation was dominated by Putin’s continued hybrid attacks on Europe.
My take on Trump’s latest change in rhetoric about Russia and Ukraine on @bbc5live.bsky.social. Watch his actions not his words
September 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
My take on Trump’s latest change in rhetoric about Russia and Ukraine on @bbc5live.bsky.social. Watch his actions not his words
Really good discussion on @BBC Ukrainecast with @lucyhockings @vitalybbc and @mikey-kay.bsky.social to talk about the recent horrific attacks on Ukraine and possible new sanctions on Russia. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
September 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Really good discussion on @BBC Ukrainecast with @lucyhockings @vitalybbc and @mikey-kay.bsky.social to talk about the recent horrific attacks on Ukraine and possible new sanctions on Russia. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Great to take part in panels on economic and espionage battles at the Ukraine Freedom Summit in London with a good turnout despite the tube strike. @BorisJohnson called for seizing Russian assets for Ukraine. An impressive array of Ukrainian veterans made it a powerful gathering.
September 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Great to take part in panels on economic and espionage battles at the Ukraine Freedom Summit in London with a good turnout despite the tube strike. @BorisJohnson called for seizing Russian assets for Ukraine. An impressive array of Ukrainian veterans made it a powerful gathering.
Sadly the Putin-Xi lovefest in Beijing with Modi and Kim has left Ukraine in an even worse position unless Europe steps up military aid and Trump imposes more US sanctions on Russia.
September 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Sadly the Putin-Xi lovefest in Beijing with Modi and Kim has left Ukraine in an even worse position unless Europe steps up military aid and Trump imposes more US sanctions on Russia.
I really don’t understand why there’s not more outrage at Putin’s deliberate attacks on civilians in Ukraine. This time 14 killed including 3 children. The EU mission and British Council were also damaged in the 2nd largest attack this year. Meanwhile no sanctions
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August 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I really don’t understand why there’s not more outrage at Putin’s deliberate attacks on civilians in Ukraine. This time 14 killed including 3 children. The EU mission and British Council were also damaged in the 2nd largest attack this year. Meanwhile no sanctions
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Security guarantees are needed for any peace in Ukraine but the details remain vague, including whether Europe can muster enough troops, what exactly would they do, and the role of the US. Setting aside the fact that the Kremlin objects to European troops in Ukraine - why give Putin a veto?
August 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Security guarantees are needed for any peace in Ukraine but the details remain vague, including whether Europe can muster enough troops, what exactly would they do, and the role of the US. Setting aside the fact that the Kremlin objects to European troops in Ukraine - why give Putin a veto?