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Krasnodar Court Freezes Bank Accounts of Companies Linked to Black Sea Oil Spill

Rosprirodnadzor is seeking $614 million in damages from the two companies over the December 2024 oil spill off the coast of the Krasnodar region.

Russia Delays Moon and Venus Missions Again

Luna-26 is planned to launch in 2028, while the Venus mission, previously rescheduled for the 2034-35 window, will now slip to 2036.

Lavrov Says ‘No Meeting Planned’ Between Putin and Zelensky

The foreign minister’s remarks on Meet the Press were the latest and clearest indication that a Putin-Zelensky summit is nowhere on the horizon.

Instagram Verification Counts as ‘Financing Extremism,’ Russian Court Says

The court said the purchase of a blue verification checkmark amounts to sending money to Meta, which is banned in Russia as an "extremist" organization...

Kursk Teen Charged With ‘Nazi Rehabilitation’ Over Adult Film Actor Photo at WWII Memorial

A local activist earlier spotted an image of American model and gay pornography actor Billy Herrington among portraits of veterans of both World War II...

South Africa Probes Russia's Recruitment of Young Women for Drone Assembly – Bloomberg

Officials in Pretoria may summon Russian diplomats for explanations, Bloomberg reported.

Woody Allen to Headline Moscow Film Week

The four-time Oscar-winning director is billed as the main guest of honor at the Aug. 23-27 Moscow International Film Week.

Kim Jong Un Awards Soldiers Who Fought With Russia Against Ukraine

State media reported that Kim personally awarded the title of “DPRK Hero” to commanding officers who “performed distinguished feats.”

Hungary and Slovakia Demand Ukraine Stop Attacks on Russia’s Druzhba Pipeline

A drone and missile attack in the Bryansk region halted deliveries early Friday, marking the third such disruption in less than two weeks.

Russian Military Appoints New Commander of ‘North’ Grouping of Forces

Colonel General Yevgeny Nikiforov replaces Alexander Lapin, who earlier this month was reported by pro-war bloggers to have resigned due to health problems...

What Stands in the Way of a Putin-Zelensky Meeting?

From the diplomatic picture to the status of the front line, The Moscow Times looks at the obstacles that could derail a potential meeting.

Russia Returns 3 Ukrainian Children With Qatari Mediation

The Kremlin’s children’s rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova said that a young man with a disability was also repatriated.

Zelensky Says He Wants Security Guarantees Before Meeting With Putin

Once an outline is agreed, Zelensky said Trump would like to see a bilateral meeting between him and Putin, but only in a “neutral” European country...

Floods Hit Far East, Triggering Evacuations in Magadan and Sakha

Emergency authorities in both regions airlifted stranded residents in areas hit by severe flooding.

Russia Orders Hospitals to Install Anti-Drone Defenses Amid Growing Ukrainian Strikes

The decree comes as Ukraine intensifies its use of drones to strike inside Russia, targeting military facilities and oil refineries far from the front...

Regions Calling: How Russians Are Adapting to WhatsApp and Telegram Throttling

Russians reported inconsistencies in restrictions on the two messengers — and were divided on how they feel about domestic alternative Max.

Ukrainian Arrested in Italy Over Nord Stream Sabotage

The man, identified as Serhii K., is accused of being part of a group that blew up the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in September 2022.

Rumored Son of Michael Jackson to Represent U.S. at Russia’s Eurovision Rival

Organizers described American R&B singer B. Howard as a “world-class star whose music transcends borders and unites cultures.”

Kremlin-Backed Messaging App Max to Come Pre-Installed on Devices Starting Next Month

The move comes as authorities test restrictions on foreign messaging services, with Russians reporting disruptions on WhatsApp and Telegram calls since...

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