Latest articles - The Moscow Times

Support The Moscow Times!

Contribute today

Russian Drone Struck Civilian Cargo Ship in Black Sea, Ukraine Claims

Odesa region Governor Oleh Kiper said several crew members of the Panamanian-flagged ship were wounded in the attack.

Ukraine Behind ‘Terrorist’ Attack on Russian LNG Tanker, Putin Says

“This isn't the first time we've seen this kind of thing,” Putin told a reporter from Russian state television

Russia to Free 2 Hungarian-Ukrainian POWs, Putin Says

The Kremlin leader claimed that Ukraine “forcibly conscripted” the two men and that he personally made the decision to release them.

Russia Fast-Tracks Ukraine War Veterans Into Paralympic Sport – Investigation

At least 70 veterans of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine are now members of national teams, while around 700 compete in regional squads.

Moscow City Government Plans Major Layoffs Amid Budget Strain

Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the city government will reduce the size of its workforce by 15% after budget revenues in recent months fell short of projections...

Finance Ministry Suspends March FX and Gold Operations to Adjust ‘Budget Rule’

Analysts described the move as “unexpected” since market participants believed the recent rise in oil prices would delay a planned revision of the...

Putin Calls for Ukraine War Veterans to Fill Russia’s Police Staffing Shortages

Putin said veterans’ combat experience, psychological resilience and physical conditioning made them well-suited to strengthen the ranks of the police...

Russia’s Prison Population Falls to Historic Low, Deputy Chief Justice Says

First Deputy Chief Justice Vladimir Davydov attributed the decline to the “humanization” of Russia’s law enforcement practices since President Vladimir...

Russian State Media Slam U.S.-Israeli 'War Crimes' in Iran

TV hosts accused the U.S. of using diplomacy as a cover for military action, warning that similar tactics could one day be deployed against Russia.

Roscosmos Finishes Repairs to Damaged Baikonur Launchpad

The launchpad’s service cabin was damaged on Nov. 27 during a crewed Soyuz launch to the International Space Station.

Russia's Lavrov Urges De-Escalation in Call With Iranian FM

Lavrov also stressed the need to "ensure the safety of the civilian population and civil infrastructure in all countries of the region."

Belgium Holds Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker on 10M-Euro Bond

The tanker's Russian captain and its 20-strong crew were ordered to remain on board.

‘When You Fly a Drone for the First Time, It’s Cool’: Drone Operation Enters Russia’s School Curriculum

Schoolchildren are being taught drone skills as Moscow deepens what analysts describe as the militarization of education.

Justice Ministry Designates UC Berkeley and Russian-American Association of Scientists as ‘Undesirable’

The designations come after Russia earlier labeled the George Washington University and Yale University as “undesirable” organizations.

Russia Evacuates Citizens From Middle East as Iran Conflict Upends Air Travel

Around 4,500 Russians are expected to return from the UAE and Oman via evacuation flights on Tuesday, the Transportation Ministry said.

Rosatom CEO Warns of Rising Threat to Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant

Rosatom said construction of two new units at Bushehr, Iran’s only operational nuclear plant, was suspended due to ongoing attacks.

War in the Middle East Clouds Outlook for Ukraine Peace Talks

The Kremlin said it lacks “clarity” on when and where the next round of U.S.-brokered negotiations with Kyiv will take place.

Russian Schoolchildren Roleplay Weddings on Field Trips – Vyorstka

The visits come as the Kremlin seeks to reverse Russia’s most serious demographic crisis since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Putin Discusses Hungarian POWs in Call With Orbán

Putin and Orbán “addressed issues concerning Hungarian citizens mobilized into the armed forces of Ukraine and taken into Russian captivity,” the...

View more articles