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tension in tbilisi

‘We Don’t Want To Serve Occupiers’: Backlash in Georgia Against Russian Emigres

Some Georgian businesses require Russian customers to state they don’t support the invasion of Ukraine.

Pop Diva Alla Pugacheva Comes Out Against the War

She asked the Ministry to Justice to make her a foreign agent with her husband.

Outrage as Ukraine Finds Mass Grave Near Liberated Izyum

"Russia leaves only death and suffering. Murderers. Torturers," said Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

'military operation'

LIVE | Ukraine War: As It's Happening

The latest breaking news and developments in Russia's deadly attack on Ukraine.

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Fighting nearby

Fear Grips Russian Border Towns Amid Ukrainian Offensive

"We’re scared," one local resident posted on social media.

destruction and hope

In Photos: De-Occupied Izyum Following Ukraine's Counteroffensive

"Our blue-yellow flag is already flying in the de-occupied Izyum," Zelensky wrote of his visit.

delayed restitution

Poland Seeks Return of ‘Stolen’ Art From Russia’s Pushkin Museum

Russia’s Culture Ministry said the paintings in question had been given to the Soviet Union as part of German reparations after World War II.

nationalist expertise

Explainer: Who Are Russia’s Pro-War Bloggers And Why Are They Important?

These hawkish, patriotic commentators are outspoken supporters of Russia’s invasion.

opinion Alexandra Borissova

Are Russians Science Savvy?

“One-third of Russians believe that the sun revolves around the earth” is good clickbait, but it does not truly represent reality.

opinion Alexandra Borissova

Are Russians Science Savvy?

opinion Andrei Pertsev

Kremlin Must Placate Its Supporters Amid Outrage Over Kharkiv Retreat

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Visa Ban: The Sanction the West Should Impose

opinion Dmitry Petrov

Why I’m Optimistic About Moscow’s Municipal Elections

opinion Kirill Kharatyan

A Tale of Two Ivans

opinion Yevgenia Albats

Six Months of War: What Putin Wanted; What Putin Got

destruction and hope

In Photos: De-Occupied Izyum Following Ukraine's Counteroffensive

In Photos: Queen Elizabeth II and Russian Leaders Over the Decades

In Photos: Russia's Far East War Games With China, India

In Photos: Mikhail Gorbachev's Funeral

Financial Hurdles

Expansion of Russia's Payment Faces 'Difficulties'

Russia is pushing for countries to adopt its domestic-made Mir payment system as a way to work around sanctions.

slowing inflation

Russia’s Central Bank Slashes Interest Rates to 7.5%

The key rate continues to fall nearly seven months after the Bank raised it to a historic 20% following the invasion of Ukraine.

Germany Seizes Russia’s Rosneft Units to Ensure Energy Supplies

Rosneft is among the largest oil processing companies in Germany.

Russia Says Pipeline to China Will Replace Nord Stream 2

The future Force 2 pipeline in Siberia is expected to transport over 50 billion cubic meters of gas to China per year.

Pop Diva Alla Pugacheva Comes Out Against the War

She asked the Ministry to Justice to make her a foreign agent with her husband.

Elizabeth Wilson Chronicles the Miraculous Life of Maria Yudina

"Playing With Fire" is one of 10 books shortlisted for the 2022 Pushkin House Book Prize.

weekend kitchen

Apple Aspic: Down With Stereotypes!

Foreigners generally don't like Russian meat jellies and aspics. So try an apple aspic first!

delayed restitution

Poland Seeks Return of ‘Stolen’ Art From Russia’s Pushkin Museum

Russia’s Culture Ministry said the paintings in question had been given to the Soviet Union as part of German reparations after World War II.

Explainer: Is King Charles III a Romanov?

Here is a primer on the web of relations among European royal families.

More Arts and Life

tension in tbilisi

‘We Don’t Want To Serve Occupiers’: Backlash in Georgia Against Russian Emigres

Some Georgian businesses require Russian customers to state they don’t support the invasion of Ukraine.

Rising Numbers of Russians Barred From Georgia, Activists Say

“I would not advise other activists to move to Georgia," said one Russian recently not allowed into the South Caucasus country.

'security threat'

Poland, Baltics Agree EU Visa Ban Plan for Russians – Statement

The restrictions will enter into force on Sept. 19.

From Yandex to RT: Russia Expands Presence in Serbia Amid Ukraine War

The Kremlin is looking to use its Balkan ally to evade sanctions and “gaslight” the West, analysts say.