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Alexander Gubsky

'Inform and Inspire': In Memory of Derk Sauer

The flame of independent journalism Derk lit 30 years ago has not been extinguished. And we will bring it back to Russia.

Lilia Chanysheva

A Letter to Those Who Can Save Political Prisoners in Russia

The worst thing for prisoners is to be forgotten. Because in that case, the chances of release become very slim.

Tatyana Rybakova

What Is Behind Russia's Wartime Prosperity Paradox?

State media trumpets unprecedented soars in income. But Russians don't feel better off for it.

Inna Bondarenko

Russian Draft Dodgers Deserve Protection, Not Suspicion

Russians who don't want to be part of Putin's war are placed at the bottom of the hierarchy of victims and their avenues for safety are closing.

Andrey Shashkov

Russia’s War Against Ukraine Has Seen an Explosion in HIV Rates

HIV diagnoses are decreasing across the world — except in Russia. The reasons are purely political.

Joshua R. Kroeker

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Controversy Is a Gift to Kyiv’s Enemies. There Is Still Time to Change Course.

The law stripping anti-corruption agencies of their independence provides ammunition should energize Kyiv's allies to increase their support.

Anna-Maria Tesfaye

Don't Believe the Kremlin's Lies About Race in Russia

Russia portrays itself as a land of harmony. But the reality for Black people in Russia is one of racism, violence and apathy from the authorities.

Russian Banks Will Fall. The Question Is How Hard.

With some of Russia's largest banks preparing to seek bailout talks, it is clear the country's financial balancing act will not last.

Most Russians Don’t Want To Be Soldiers. That Doesn't Mean They Oppose the War.

Instead of putting their lives at risk, Russians are happy to support the war in other ways so long as they are not inconvenienced.

Denis Mikhailov

There Remains a Way to Make Russia Pay for Its Crimes

Russia may act as though international law does not matter. But there is still an untried way to bring justice to its victims that hurts the Kremlin.

Artyom Shraibman

Is Belarus Coming In From the Cold Following a U.S. Visit?

Lukashenko is trying to squeeze as much out of potential peace talks for as long as he can. Washington appears prepared to play along.

Elena Davlikanova

Trump Is Toughening on Russia. But Some Senators Want Him to Go Further.

Trump may have hardened his position on Russia. But his 50-day ultimatum could stop the imposition of much harsher actions.

Not Even a Putinist Minister's Suicide Could Unite Russia's Opposition

From ghoulish gloating to performative righteousness, the response of Russia's exiled opposition was empty and disjointed.

Why Russia's Last Independent Election Monitor Mattered to the World

Golos shone a light on the darkening world of Russia's sham elections. It shut down this week after years of attacks from the authorities.

An Anonymous Writer in Russia

I'm Still Working as an Independent Journalist in Russia. Here's What It's Like.

An anonymous journalist shares why he stayed in the country and continues reporting for banned media, including The Moscow Times.

Andras Toth-Czifra

Starovoit’s Apparent Suicide Could Shock the Kremlin’s System

The Transportation Minister was the textbook official of Putin’s Kremlin. However he died, the position of Russia’s elite is less certain.

Putin Redefined ‘Patriotism.’ Now Trump Is Doing the Same.

Coming from Russia, I sees echoes of Putin when Trump says protesters "hate" their country.

Andrey Shashkov

How Far Will Russia’s Wartime Anti-LGBTQ+ Campaign Go?

Russia has passed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and ramped up censorship. But criminal cases remain rare and indiscriminate persecution is unlikely.

Nicholas Castillo

Yerevan and Baku Now Have a Shared Enemy in Moscow

The South Caucasus countries are far from allies. But one thing they have in common is a fracturing relationship with the Kremlin.

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