Support The Moscow Times!
Contribute today

Articles by Christopher Rickleton in Almaty and Michael Mainville in Moscow for AFP

'mere show'

Uzbekistan Leader Scores Crushing Win in 'Not Competitive' Vote

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sidestepped political reforms that would allow any alternative to his rule.
seeking assurances

China and Russia Urge Taliban to Keep Security Promises

Moscow and Beijing have moved to assert themselves as key players in Central Asia after the hasty U.S. retreat from Afghanistan.
competing to help

Security Blocs Led by Russia, China Meet on Afghanistan

Moscow and Beijing have moved to assert themselves as key players in the region after the United States' retreat from Afghanistan.
Space Comrades

2 Russian Cosmonauts, NASA Astronaut Return from ISS

"It is great to be on this side of things," said NASA astronaut Kate Rubins.  
looming legacy

3-Man Crew Docks at ISS After Flight Honoring Gagarin

Reminders of Yuri Gagarin's achievement were everywhere as the crew prepared for their half-year mission aboard the ISS.
blasting off

New Crew Reaches ISS in Record Time

The mission was of immense importance to Russia, coming as SpaceX relaunches manned spaceflight from the U.S.
into orbit

ISS Crew Docks From Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome After Virus-Hit Build Up

The three-man crew leaves behind a planet overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.