The Moscow Times

Support The Moscow Times!

Contribute today

military milestone

Russia Eyes Full Donbas Control as Sievierodonetsk Set to Fall

Ukrainian pullback from the destroyed city brings Russia a step closer to capturing all of the Luhansk region.

proceed with caution

Kremlin Warns Against ‘Problems’ With Ukraine, Moldova EU Candidacy

President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said the 27-member bloc’s decision was “of course an internal European matter.”

'military operation'

LIVE | Ukraine: As It's Happening

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

Car Bomb Kills Russia-Installed Official in Occupied Ukraine

It is the latest in a string of apparent car bombings reported out of occupied Kherson in recent weeks.

more news

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.

'business trip'

Russia Recruits Teachers, Construction Workers and Politicians to ‘Rebuild’ Occupied Ukraine

Potential hires are promised salaries up to nine times higher than the Russian average.

'high-wire walk'

Ukraine War Strains Ties Between Kazakhstan and Russia

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and Russian perceptions that the Kremlin secured the Kazakh regime during this year's political crisis have led to tensions...

Westerners Face Lengthy Interrogations at Russian Border Amid Ukraine War

"There were lots of... FSB, and different people coming in over the course of the five hours,” said a U.K. national.

Russian Pop Icon Yuri Shatunov Dies Aged 48

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

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

opinion Michele A. Berdy

Russian Gaffes, Goofs, and Assorted Blunders

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

Muted Celebrations

Moscow Marks Russia Day

ending presence

Cisco Announces Wind-Down of Operations in Russia, Belarus

A growing number of Western businesses are now completely exiting Russia instead of keeping their operations suspended.

'obligations fulfilled'

Russia Says Dollar Debt Repaid in Rubles Amid Default Fears

The country last defaulted on foreign currency debt in 1918.

by the backdoor

iPhones, Gaming Consoles Enter Russia As ‘Parallel Imports’ – Kommersant

The items were likely intended for one of the other four members of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union.

Nike Says Permanently Exiting Russian Market

The U.S. sportswear giant had suspended its Russian operations nearly four months ago.

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").

Russian Film Director Alexander Sokurov Prevented From Leaving Russia

Sokurov was was stopped at the land border into Finland, where he intended to catch a flight to Italy.

Muted Celebrations

Moscow Marks Russia Day

This year, holiday celebrations took place in Russia and in occupied Ukrainian towns and cities.

More Arts and Life

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.

'hemorrhaging millionaires'

Russia to Lose 15K Millionaires to Emigration in 2022 – Analysis

The Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine and ensuing Western sanctions have sparked a mass departure of wealthy Russians, research says.