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Biden Says Invading Ukraine Would be 'Disaster' For Russia

The U.S. President said Russia would suffer 'heavy' economic costs and loss of life if they invade.

Navalny Accuses West of ‘Falling Into Putin’s Trap’ on Ukraine

“Instead of ignoring this nonsense, the U.S. accepts Putin’s agenda and scrambles to organize some meetings,” Navalny wrote from jail.

ANSWERS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

As the Dust Settles on Kazakhstan’s Unrest, Reports of Torture and Violence Surface

Activists are trying to determine the full extent of the crackdown during anti-government protests that rocked the Central Asian nation.

russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 19

Omicron fears. Covid passes. Vaccination push.

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10,899,411 Total Confirmed Cases

650,180 Total Active Cases

33,899 Today's Cases

9,925,855 Total Recovered

2,300 Total Critical

698 Today's Deaths

323,376 Total Deaths

74,637 Cases per Million

2,214 Deaths per Million

API: Open Disease Data API

what's cooler than being cool?

Russians Brave the Ice in Annual Epiphany Swim

Thousands of Russians, religious or not, are taking a dip in sub-zero waters — wearing only their bathing suits.

ramping tensions

Russia-Ukraine Standoff – Daily Briefing | Jan. 19

The latest developments you need to know.

opinion Kirill Martynov

How Alexei Navalny’s Jailing Changed Russia

When Navalny was jailed one year ago, we didn’t immediately understand that in fact, it was all of Russia that wound up behind bars.

Georgia’s Mountainous Cryptocurrency Problem

The legendary mountain region of Svaneti has turned into a cryptocurrency mint, resulting in chronic electricity shortages.

four-legged firefighter

Stray Cat Joins Russian Fire Department

Semyon the cat takes his job — wearing a uniform and lounging around the fire station — very seriously.

Combatting the contagion

Russia Fights Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 19

Australia Recognizes Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine for Incoming Travelers

Russia Delays Legislation on Coronavirus Health Passes

Russia’s Excess Death Toll Hits 930K

opinion Kirill Martynov

How Alexei Navalny’s Jailing Changed Russia

opinion Neil Hauer

Will Turkey and Armenia Reach a Compromise?

opinion Michele A. Berdy

How Don't I Care? Let Me Count The Ways

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Western Diplomacy on Russia Must Serve Deterrence

opinion Mark Galeotti

Russia and West Continue to Talk, But Not Necessarily in the Same Language

opinion Alexander Gabuev

Turmoil in Kazakhstan Heralds the End of the Nazarbayev Era

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Moscow Zoo Welcomes Baby Yak

curb your enthusiasm

No Laughing at Weddings, Russian Region Says

four-legged firefighter

Stray Cat Joins Russian Fire Department

no fecal matter

Russian Sculptor Arrested for Giant Turd Installation

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Investors Continue to Ditch Russian Assets Amid War Fears

Russia’s largest companies have lost more than $100 billion in value over the last week.

Russian Ruble, Stocks, Slide as Security Talks Fall Flat

Russian officials have said they see no point in returning to the negotiating table any time soon.

'breakdown in relations'

Sanctions on Putin Would be Step Too Far, Kremlin Warns U.S.

Moscow has hit back at Washington's proposed sanctions package if Russia invades Ukraine.

Russia’s 2021 Inflation More Than Double Official Target

Prices rose by 8.4% — a six-year high — as the Central Bank looks set to continue hiking interest rates.

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what's cooler than being cool?

Russians Brave the Ice in Annual Epiphany Swim

Thousands of Russians, religious or not, are taking a dip in sub-zero waters — wearing only their bathing suits.

winter wonderland

Snow and Ice Festival Lights Up Moscow Riverside

Enormous creatures and people sculpted from snow and ice have appeared along the Moscow River in Gorky Park as part of the "Snow and Ice" festival.
Carved...

Moscow treasure

Architectural Treasures of Moscow: St. Basil's Cathedral

A photographic tour inside the cathedral, revealing its beauty and secrets.

weekend kitchen

Ring in the Old New Year With a Jewel-Studded Dish

Our favorite chef is worried about our health, so she suggests starting the new year with beets, pomegranate and wild rice.

Iconic Soviet Rock Star Viktor Tsoi's Heroic Path Traced at Manege

Iconic Soviet-era rock musician and songwriter Viktor Tsoi gets a biopic exhibition in Moscow’s Manege.

More Arts and Life

Russia’s Climate Epiphany May Be Greenwashing

Russia’s about-face toward climate change in 2021 may be little more than window dressing to protect its industrial giants, experts fear.

New Arctic Temperature Record Sounds Climate Alarm – UN

The World Meteorological Organization said a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius in the town of Verkhoyansk was the highest-ever in the region.

Russia Defends Veto of UN Climate Change Resolution

Diplomats said Russia's opposition was hard to understand given that the resolution itself "was not radical."

Temperature Difference Across Russia Reaches 85.6 C, Almost Breaking World Record

The temperature in the southern republic of Chechnya reached 24.5 C, while 6,000 kilometers away in the republic of Sakha it dropped to -61.1 C.

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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...

2022 Look Ahead

Foreign Policy Experts Map Russia's Plans for 2022

The Moscow Times asked 10 commentators for their predictions for the coming year.

opinion Mark Kramer

The Derailment of Memorial’s Goals – for Now

Putin’s efforts to curtail scrutiny of the Stalin era may succeed in the short term, but Memorial's work can't be erased from the historical record.

opinion Dmitry Trenin

Russia-India: From Rethink to Adjust to Upgrade

Russia needs to decide what it wants from the Indian connection.