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Putin Says Ukrainian Counteroffensive Failed to Reach Goals

active fighting He said Ukrainian forces had suffered "significant losses" but "the offensive potential of the Kyiv regime still remains."

Russia’s Massive Army Recruitment Drive Appears to Deliver Few Soldiers

In depth Experts believe the campaign is a Kremlin attempt to avoid risking a major public backlash by launching another round of mobilization.

Russia Accused of Shelling, Sabotaging Ukraine Flood Evacuations

Moscow-installed authorities were accused of "abandoning" residents while Russian soldiers allegedly did not allow evacuations for two days.

Ukraine War: Drone Crashes Into Apartment Building in Russia's Voronezh – Governor

Russian and Ukrainian authorities report more deaths caused by flooding

One person killed and three injured in Russian attack on northern Ukrainian region

'Active combat' in southern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region

opinion Emil Avdaliani

Russia-Iran Ties Are Transactional — And Warming Fast

A transactional approach does not mean that an improved bilateral relationship between Moscow and Tehran is only temporary. Quite the opposite.

Russian Central Bank Holds Rate at 7.5%, Hints Future Increases

The Central Bank said it “holds open the prospect” of a rate rise at its future meetings due to the pressures of inflation.

opinion Anonymous

A Love Letter from Russia to America

We have become a nation of ostriches run by a few lunatics and their equally deranged minority of supporters.

'no longer justifiable'

Iceland to Suspend Embassy Operations in Russia in August

Iceland is the first country to make such a move.

information control

Russia to Build State Media Ecosystem in Occupied Ukraine

Moscow-installed authorities in occupied Ukrainian regions seek “to create a channel of verified information in each region,” according to Vedomosti...

'they wanted to scare people'

SBU: Russian Sabotage Group Behind Kakhovka Dam Explosion

Ukraine's state security service published an intercepted call in which an alleged Russian soldier says the blast was carried out by "our sabotage group...

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Russia-Iran Ties Are Transactional — And Warming Fast

A Love Letter from Russia to America

Sergei Vakulenko

Can China Compensate Russia’s Losses on the European Gas Market?

Alexander Atasuntsev

How Far Will the Thaw in Russia-Georgia Relations Extend?

Tatiana Stanovaya

Why Is the Russian Regime Ignoring the Moscow Drone Attacks?

Marika Semenenko

Why are Putin and ‘Team Navalny’ in Lockstep When it Comes to Decolonization?

In Photos: Ukraine Evacuates Civilians, Animals from Devastating Flooding in Kherson

In Photos: Dam Breach in Russian-Controlled Ukraine Floods Surrounding Areas

risky relocation

In Photos: Renowned Orthodox Icon Displayed at Moscow Cathedral

lasting effects

In Photos: Russia's War in Ukraine Takes Exacting Toll on Children

manpower issues

Russia’s Massive Army Recruitment Drive Appears to Deliver Few Soldiers

Experts believe the campaign is a Kremlin attempt to avoid risking a major public backlash by launching another round of mobilization.

civilizational choice

Moldova Looks Westward Amid Pressures of Ukraine War

Moldovan officials accuse Russia of trying to derail the country’s EU membership aspirations by fomenting instability.

'nowhere to go'

Despair and Uncertainty for Russian Refugees Fleeing Attacked Border Regions

“We lived in a beautiful and flourishing town on the border with Ukraine, but now there’s only pain, death and grief,” said one local resident.

the tale of Indraguzik

Wagner Head Prigozhin’s Past Life as a Children’s Author and Illustrator

Almost 20 years ago, the Wagner leader penned a playful children’s story with his son and daughter.

bracing for attack

Russia Lays Mines at 'Industrial Level' Ahead of Ukrainian Counteroffensive

Russian minefields will likely cause hundreds of civilian deaths and require billions of dollars to be safely removed in the coming years.

Russian Central Bank Holds Rate at 7.5%, Hints Future Increases

The Central Bank said it “holds open the prospect” of a rate rise at its future meetings due to the pressures of inflation.

Russian Gasoline Exports Up in 2023 Despite Sanctions

Gasoline exports from Russia neared 2.5 million tons in January-May 2023, a 37% year-on-year boost.

Western Companies Net $13Bln in Profits After Remaining in Russia

The 100 largest Western firms that stayed in Russia despite the war posted a 54% increase in profits in 2022, according to Novaya Gazeta Europe.

the word's worth

A Gathering of Witches, Dues, Herbs and Classmates

Сбор and сборы are unusual words: sometimes the singular and plural forms have unrelated meanings.

Dutch Top Court Says Crimean Gold Must Go to Kyiv

The priceless collection will be handed to Ukraine and not to museums in Russia-annexed Crimea, the Dutch Supreme Court ruled, upholding previous rulings...

artistic reinvention

Leaving Russia: Four Artists Forced into Exile

The Moscow Times has followed four artists as they leave Russia and start over.

Author Paul Hansbury Puts Belarus Back on the Map

Against the backdrop of current events, Belarus is often forgotten. But it shouldn't be ignored.

More Arts and Life

Record Number of Russians Moved to Finland in 2022

A total of 6,003 people moved from Russia to Finland last year, by far the highest number in three decades.

opinion Konstantin Sonin

Stop Victim-Blaming Russian Refugees

Telling Russian refugees they are not victims is like telling a woman who has been beaten up by her husband: “It’s OK, he didn’t kill you.”

'foreign agent' law

While Some Russian Exiles Join Georgia Protests, Others Keep Away

When thousands of Georgians protested this week, some Russian exiles joined rallies that would have been unthinkable in their homeland.

opinion Michele A. Berdy

A Family History of Not Looking Back

Reflecting on the year since I left Russia — and a century since my grandparents emigrated from the Russian Empire.

More the new diaspora