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deflecting attention

Russia Slams 'Provocations,' 'Fakes' in Deadly Ukraine Mall Strike

How Russian officials and state media have reacted to the latest accusations that its forces targeted Ukrainian civilians.

Russia Will Work to 'Normalize' Afghanistan — Putin

"We are trying to build relations with the political forces that control the situation," Putin said during a visit to Tajikistan.

'military operation'

LIVE | Ukraine: As It's Happening

Follow all the breaking news, comment and analysis about Russia's attack on Ukraine.

security threat

Bulgaria to Expel 70 Russian Diplomatic Staff — PM

"We expect a full 70-seat plane to fly back to Moscow," Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said.

more news

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

When Culture Reaches for a Gun

Hermitage Museum director Mikhail Piotrovsky has become just another Putin supporter.

behind the scenes

Pay Raises, More News and Tighter Control: Staff at Russian State TV Work Overtime Amid Ukraine War

On-air protester Marina Ovsyannikova said criticism of her has discouraged other state television employees from quitting.

change of heart

Russian Oligarch Deripaska Says Destroying Ukraine Would Be 'Colossal Mistake'

"Is it in Russia's interest to destroy Ukraine? Of course not, that would be a colossal mistake," Deripaska told a rare press conference in Moscow.

regulation rollback

Russia Slashes Environmental Protections as War Rages, Economic Crisis Looms

Business lobby groups have been at the heart of efforts to persuade the government to soften regulations on emissions and pollution standards.

contrasting image

In Photos: The End of the School Year in Russia and Ukraine

This year's graduation celebrations look markedly different in Russia than they do in Ukraine, where many schools have been destroyed by war.

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

When Culture Reaches for a Gun

opinion Michele A. Berdy

Thinking Outside the Box the Russian Way

opinion James Pearce

When Vladimir Took Kyiv and the Misuse of History

opinion Boris Minaev

Gennady Burbulis: Conducting the Orchestra of Revolution

opinion Tatiana Stanovaya

Life After Putin: What Happens if the President Dies?

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Asia and the War in Ukraine

contrasting image

In Photos: The End of the School Year in Russia and Ukraine

domestic designers

Moscow Fashion Week, in Photos

healthcare workers day

In Photos: Ukrainian Medics on the Frontlines

diminished event

In Photos: Russia Holds Showcase Economic Forum in War's Shadow

'context of uncertainty'

Michelin Tire Group to Give Up Russia Business

The French tire maker will transfer its activities in Russia to local management.

financial milestone

Moody’s Declares Russia in Default

The missed interest payment on foreign debt marks Russia's first such default since the Bolshevik revolution in 1918.

‘Artificial’ default

Russia Denies Defaulting on Foreign Debt

Russia's grace period on about $100 million in interest on its foreign debts expired Sunday night.

Four G7 Powers Impose Gold Export Ban on Russia

The measure “will directly hit Russian oligarchs and strike at the heart of Putin's war machine," said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

When Culture Reaches for a Gun

Hermitage Museum director Mikhail Piotrovsky has become just another Putin supporter.

contrasting image

In Photos: The End of the School Year in Russia and Ukraine

This year's graduation celebrations look markedly different in Russia than they do in Ukraine, where many schools have been destroyed by war.

opinion James Pearce

When Vladimir Took Kyiv and the Misuse of History

If Moscow were the true successor to Kyiv, the world might look very different.

domestic designers

Moscow Fashion Week, in Photos

This year's event placed a particular emphasis on Russian fashion brands amid Western sanctions stemming from the war in Ukraine.

Russian Pop Icon Yuri Shatunov Dies Aged 48

Shatunov was the frontman of wildly popular 1980s band Laskovy Mai ("Gentle May").

More Arts and Life

Far From Home, Russian Exiles Help Ukrainian Refugees

"I couldn't face such injustice and do nothing," said Yevgeny Zhukov, who now helps Ukrainian refugees in the Georgian capital.

Pussy Riot Member Barred From Georgia as Russian Activists Face Entry Problems

Despite Georgia being a destination for anti-war Russians, several activists and journalists have faced problems at its border.

Emigre Russians Find Refuge in Remote Kyrgyzstan

“Karakol is a ‘safe haven,’ cozy, albeit not the most modern,” said one emigre. “It’s also easier to breathe here.”

finding community

Following War, Russian Jews Congregate in Yerevan

Armenia’s small Jewish community has been bolstered by about 200 recent arrivals fleeing Russia because of the war in Ukraine.