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'generation putin'

Born Under Putin, Dead Under Putin: Russia’s Teenage Soldiers Dying in Ukraine

Young contract soldiers lacking military expertise are being sent to the frontlines.

rights watchdogs

Moscow Shutting Down Amnesty, Human Rights Watch in Russia

The Justice Ministry said the groups will be closed down due to "violations of the current legislation of the Russian Federation."

'military operation'

LIVE | Ukraine: As It's Happening

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

50 Killed in Train Station Strike as Civilians Flee East Ukraine

Russia has denied launching the attack.

more news

opinion Nina Belyayeva

'If I Didn't Speak Out, I Wouldn't Be a True Christian'

A regional deputy from the Communist Party spoke out about the war. Now she has left Russia.

Casualties of War

‘Private Pivovarov is on Assignment’: How Russia Hides its Military Casualties

Relatives seeking information about the men who don’t return from Ukraine may never get an answer.

For Rent: Investigation Exposes Putin Mistress’ Elite St. Petersburg Apartment

Svetlana Krivonogikh was first linked to the Russian president in a 2020 investigation, which claimed the pair had a child together.

Tightening Sanctions

Former SWIFT CEO Calls for Tighter Russia Sanctions

In an interview with The Moscow Times, former CEO of SWIFT called for tighter sanctions on Russia amid a worsening situation in Ukraine

Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Far-Right Court Jester of Russian Politics, Dies at 75

The founder of the LDPR carved out a unique space for himself through his outrageous personality and often vulgar outbursts.

opinion Nina Belyayeva

'If I Didn't Speak Out, I Wouldn't Be a True Christian'

opinion Howard J. Shatz

Russia’s Tragic Failure to Reform Its Economy

opinion Yevgenia Albats

The Stain of Bucha Will Stay With Russians Forever

opinion Mark Galeotti

Echoes of Afghanistan in Russian Soldiers’ Poor Discipline in Ukraine

opinion Pavel and Olga Syutkin

As Prices Rise in Supermarkets, Russian Families Suffer

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Corporate Rejection of Russia Marks New Era of Political Risk

Russian Elite Attends Nationalist Firebrand Zhirinovsky's Funeral

creative protest

Russian Activists Find Ways to Protest Despite the Bans

Saving the Dogs and Cats of Ukraine

sanctioned at sea

Is Anyone in the Market for A Yacht?

Russia's Ruble Stages Rebound Despite Western Sanctions

Analysts say the ruble’s success is in many ways artificial and does not bode well for the health of the Russian economy.

Russian Shoppers Feel Pinch as Inflation Tops 16%

Inflation has been speeding up for months due to the post-pandemic recovery, high prices for raw materials, as well as sanctions and logistical challenges...

'risks ceased to increase'

Russian Central Bank Cuts Key Rate

The ruble has rebounded in recent weeks following crushing Western sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Paying the price

Russia Says Paid Foreign Dollar Debt in Rubles Amid Default Fears

The Finance Ministry did not specify if the ruble payment had been accepted.

University Rector Supports 'Liberating Ukraine from Nationalistic Dirt'

Universities in Murmansk, Vologda and Syktyvkar, have not signed the statement in support of the war in Ukraine.

Russian Cinema in Turmoil as Hollywood Pulls Out

Russia's film industry has been thrown into turmoil by the fighting in Ukraine just as it was beginning to recover from the pandemic.

creative protest

Russian Activists Find Ways to Protest Despite the Bans

Russians continue to protest the war in Ukraine in acts large and small.

under protection

Kyiv Hurries to Protect Statues From Russian Attack

Many of Kyiv’s beloved statues and artifacts are being hidden behind protective materials.

songs for peace

U.S. Music Awards Welcome Ukrainian President

Show business also played a role at the Russia/Ukraine negotiating table.

More Arts and Life

ENERGY TRANSITION

Gold Miner Polyus Tops New Environmental Ranking of Russian Firms

Russian businesses are preparing for how they will be affected by the green energy transition.

Russia Aims to Invest $79M in Climate Research by 2030

The new state-funded research program will focus on studying climate change and strategies for adaptation and decarbonization.

hi-tech agriculture

In the World’s Biggest Country, Vertical Farming Gains Ground

Despite Russia’s status as an agricultural superpower, hi-tech, intensive, indoor farming is gaining a foothold.

Major Disaster Averted in Icy Kara Sea After Two Oil Barges Ran Aground

Russia’s Marine Rescue Service have described an unprecedented salvage operation as "extremely difficult" after two oil barges ran aground in the Kara...

more climate

‘The Dots Were All There. We Just Couldn’t Connect Them.’

One of the last American journalists in Moscow recounts how she — and her dog — escaped Russia as Putin’s new iron curtain fell.

The Feminist Face of Russian Protests

A feminist anti-war group in Russia is breaking down barriers in more ways than one.

opinion Dmitry Trenin

What a Week of Talks Between Russia and the West Revealed

If Russia cannot achieve its strategic goals by diplomatic means, it will resort to other methods.

opinion Alexander Gabuev

Turmoil in Kazakhstan Heralds the End of the Nazarbayev Era

The protests in Kazakhstan have shown that the current model of governance has angered millions of people who missed out when the resources pie was shared...