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Moscow’s Only Anglican Church Is Divided, and Headed to Court

A long-simmering power struggle inside St. Andrew’s Anglican Church burst into public view this week after religious services were suspended.

Russian MFA Advises Against Travel to Moldova, Citing Alleged ‘Harassment’

The Foreign Ministry accused security personnel at the airport in Chisinau of subjecting Russians to “humiliating searches and checks” that were often...

Russia Orders Expulsion of British Diplomat Accused of Espionage

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it summoned Britain’s charge d’affaires to issue a “strong protest” in connection with the spy allegations.

U.S. Soccer Federation Denies Holding Talks With Russia

The Russian Football Union had earlier claimed it was in talks about organizing football matches between the Russian and U.S. national teams.

How Customer Discounts Ignited a Battle Between Russia’s Banks and E-Commerce Giants

Russia’s top e-commerce platforms offer discounts to customers who use the platforms’ in-house banks. Traditional lenders are now crying foul.

Roskomnadzor Confirms It’s Blocking Snapchat and FaceTime Calls

The media regulator said law enforcement agencies had informed it that the apps were being used “to organize and carry out terrorist activities.”

Chinese Travel Bookings to Russia Surge Amid Visa-Free Talks and Japan Tensions

Hotel reservations for Chinese travelers in December are already up around 50% compared with the same period last year, according to market researchers...

St. Petersburg Customs Authorities Seize Record Cocaine Shipment Hidden in Banana Cargo

Authorities seized more than 1.5 metric tons of cocaine concealed in a shipment of bananas from Ecuador, calling it the country’s largest-ever drug bust...

Russians Report Widespread Disruptions on Google Meet

The video call service is the latest platform to face disruptions as the government pushes its own “super-app” called Max.

Trump Says Plans Underway for Putin-Zelensky Meeting Following White House Talks

European leaders rallied behind Trump earlier in the day as he said Ukraine might receive security guarantees as part of a potential peace deal with Russia...

Inside Russia’s ‘Micro-Politics’: Ethnographer Jeremy Morris on the Quiet Resilience of Daily Life

The Moscow Times speaks to the British ethnographer about his latest book.

Russia Labels Elton John AIDS Foundation ‘Undesirable’ Organization

Authorities accused EJAF of “promoting non-traditional sexual relations... and gender reassignment” despite its stated goal of AIDS prevention and...

Russian Dissidents Stranded in Spain After Residency Requests Allegedly Denied

The exiled activists claim Spanish officials promised them fast-track residency, but those efforts were later stalled.

Russia Jails DOXA Co-Founder Aramyan Over 10 Years in Absentia

Armen Aramyan was found guilty of justifying terrorism and spreading “deliberately false information” about the Russian military.

Russia Labels Barents Observer ‘Undesirable’ After European Court Ruling

Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office accused the Norway-based news publication of publishing “anti-Russian” content.

Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Throws Russian Civil Society Into Crisis

Some are calling it the biggest challenge for financing civil society since the Kremlin introduced its “undesirable” organization law in 2015.

Russian Independent Media Uncover Dozens of Faked Stories by Freelance Reporter

The reporter told MT that she deliberately fabricated stories and described her actions as “long-running trolling.”

Russia’s Opposition, Past and Future: A Conversation With Jan Matti Dollbaum

The prominent scholar of contemporary Russian politics discusses how Russia's opposition has evolved since the invasion of Ukraine and what lies ahead...

IKEA Sells Last Remaining Warehouse in Russia

The IKEA distribution center’s value is estimated at between $163 million and $183.5 million, industry experts said.

Russia Puts Elderly American on Trial for ‘Fighting’ in Ukraine

State media identified the man as a 72-year-old Michigan native who moved to Ukraine in 2014.

How Are Ukrainian Drones Targeting Russia's Far North?

Ukrainian drones have targeted Russia's Murmansk region at least twice over the past month, marking the deepest strikes inside Russia since the start of...

U.S. Debate Night: Trump and Harris Spar Over Russia and Ukraine

The candidates’ starkly different views on foreign policy, especially on the war in Ukraine, led to some of the night’s most heated exchanges.

Russia Labels Meduza CEO Timchenko ‘Foreign Agent’

Authorities accused her of spreading “inaccurate information aimed at forming a negative image of the Russian armed forces.”

Indonesian Embassy in Moscow Says Unaware of Citizens Recruited for Ukraine War

A Russian military battalion previously claimed to be recruiting volunteer fighters from the Southeast Asia country for training in eastern Ukraine.

Spotify Removes Songs of Pro-War Russian Artists

The removals affected the band Lyube and singers Grigory Leps, Oleg Gazmanov, Shaman and Polina Gagarina, among others.

Russia Is Preparing New Tax Hikes. Here’s Why.

As military spending soars, the Finance Ministry seeks to move away from the flat income tax that was long a cornerstone of Putin’s economic policy.

Russia Accuses Lithuania of ‘Blocking’ Commercial Traffic

Lithuania’s border authority told MT it had “no information” about the blockage or the build-up of freight vehicles at the border.

Tension and Unease for Russians in Finland Amid Border Shutdown

Russians living in the Nordic country are coming under increasing scrutiny as Helsinki weighs how to respond to a “hybrid attack” from Moscow.

Russia Lifts Ecuador Banana Ban After U.S. Arms Deal

Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry said early Friday it was sending a delegation to Moscow to resolve the issue of banana exports to Russia.

An African Student’s Murder Sheds Light on Russia’s Race Problem

While the Kremlin casts itself as a friend of Africa, persistent racism toward African students inside the country paints a different picture.

Navalny Allies Stage Global Anti-Putin Protests on Poisoning Anniversary

Inside Russia, where protest activity is tightly controlled, single-person demonstrations were seen in several cities.

Russia’s Surging Trade With China Creates Infrastructure Headaches

Russia’s logistics network is creaking under the weight of record trade with Asia.

Leftist Activist, Kremlin Critic Flees Russia After University Firing

Mikhail Lobanov told the Moscow Times that the "opportunity to continue creative political activity" inside Russia had been "temporarily exhausted."

Prigozhin Charged With 'Inciting Armed Revolt' After Vowing to Stop 'Evil' Military Leadership

The Wagner mercenary group leader now faces 12 to 20 years in prison.

Georgia Becomes Marriage Hub for Russian Emigres Amid Uncertainty of War

“There was so much uncertainty,” said newlywed Alexei Yermolaev. “We needed to somehow ‘lock in’ our relationship.”

Former Members of Youth Activist Group Arrested Across Russia

The democratic youth movement Vesna said Russian authorities were "seeking revenge" against them because of their opposition to the war.

Lifting of Russia Flight, Visa Restrictions Deepens Georgia’s Geopolitical Dilemma

Analysts say Russia may be seeking to further drive a wedge between Georgia and the West — putting Tbilisi’s delicate balancing act to the test.

Kremlin Drone Strike: Ukrainian Attack or False Flag?

Two main theories have emerged about the drone strike on the Kremlin carried out in the early hours of Wednesday.