https://www.themoscowtimes.com/news The Moscow Times offers everything you need to know about Russia: Breaking news, top stories, business, analysis, opinion, multimedia en-us Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:16:47 +0300 600 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/11/10-wounded-in-russian-strike-on-kyiv-a93225 Russia launched six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 121 drones, Ukraine’s air force said. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/11/10-wounded-in-russian-strike-on-kyiv-a93225 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/11/one-killed-in-drone-strike-on-vessels-in-taganrog-bay-russian-authorities-say-a93224 Regional authorities said more than one and a half dozen drones were destroyed during the attack. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/11/one-killed-in-drone-strike-on-vessels-in-taganrog-bay-russian-authorities-say-a93224 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/anti-war-politician-boris-nadezhdin-branded-foreign-agent-a93222 The designation comes nearly a month after Nadezhdin submitted documents to run for Russia’s lower-house State Duma in September. Foreign agents are barred from running for any elected office under Russian law. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:39:36 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/anti-war-politician-boris-nadezhdin-branded-foreign-agent-a93222 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/russian-regions-begin-odd-even-gasoline-rationing-a93220 Drivers with license plates starting with an odd digit are allowed to buy gasoline on odd-numbered days of the month. Those with license plates starting with an even digit — with zero considered an even number — are restricted to even-numbered days. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:08:58 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/russian-regions-begin-odd-even-gasoline-rationing-a93220 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/moscow-in-talks-with-turkey-about-possible-resale-of-missile-systems-a93221 Turkish media reported that Turkey could announce it will resell the S-400s to one of the Gulf nations as soon as Friday in order to persuade the United States to lift sanctions on Ankara. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:46:10 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/moscow-in-talks-with-turkey-about-possible-resale-of-missile-systems-a93221 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/pro-war-blogger-thirteenth-arrested-for-inciting-hatred-telegram-channel-claims-a93219 Yegor Guzenko’s Telegram channel, which has nearly 230,000 subscribers, said he may also be facing “extremism” charges. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:16:10 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/pro-war-blogger-thirteenth-arrested-for-inciting-hatred-telegram-channel-claims-a93219 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/russia-says-it-will-widen-buffer-zone-in-response-to-ukrainian-strikes-a93217 “The more Kyiv tries to escalate, the more we’re going to keep expanding this broader security zone,” Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:40:44 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/russia-says-it-will-widen-buffer-zone-in-response-to-ukrainian-strikes-a93217 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/new-satellite-imagery-shows-renewed-oil-leak-from-2024-black-sea-wreck-a93216 The original wreck released thousands of metric tons of heavy fuel, known as mazut, in what was described as the Black Sea region’s worst environmental disaster in decades. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/new-satellite-imagery-shows-renewed-oil-leak-from-2024-black-sea-wreck-a93216 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/ukraine-strikes-oil-refinery-in-southern-russia-a93215 Authorities in the city of Taganrog evacuated some residents from their homes following a separate strike on a seaport. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/10/ukraine-strikes-oil-refinery-in-southern-russia-a93215 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/regions-calling-russias-fuel-producing-hub-struggles-to-shake-off-supply-crisis-a93210 Even Bashkortostan, Russia's leading producer of diesel and gasoline, is feeling the impact of this summer's fuel crisis. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/regions-calling-russias-fuel-producing-hub-struggles-to-shake-off-supply-crisis-a93210 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/polish-court-jails-russian-activist-and-wife-for-spying-for-fsb-a93213 Igor Rogov, a former employee of the now-defunct nonprofit Open Russia, was sentenced to seven years in prison for passing information about Poland-based Russian opposition groups and activists to the FSB. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:02:09 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/polish-court-jails-russian-activist-and-wife-for-spying-for-fsb-a93213 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/moscow-judge-sentences-veteran-activist-lev-ponomaryov-to-55-years-in-prison-in-absentia-a93212 A judge convicted Ponomaryov of both evading his “foreign agent” obligations and participating in an “undesirable” organization. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/moscow-judge-sentences-veteran-activist-lev-ponomaryov-to-55-years-in-prison-in-absentia-a93212 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/fsb-claims-it-foiled-ukrainian-assassination-plots-against-military-officials-a93209 The FSB accused Ukrainian intelligence of recruiting a young Moscow woman and a Russian ex-convict living in Ukraine to carry out the attacks. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:11:41 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/fsb-claims-it-foiled-ukrainian-assassination-plots-against-military-officials-a93209 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/russia-and-sahel-states-pledge-stronger-military-ties-amid-insurgent-attacks-a93211 Russia said it would continue to help strengthen the armed forces of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:16:13 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/russia-and-sahel-states-pledge-stronger-military-ties-amid-insurgent-attacks-a93211 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/italy-expels-2-russian-embassy-employees-for-spying-a93208 Russia's Foreign Ministry said it would respond to Italy's expulsion of the two officials. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:59:24 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/italy-expels-2-russian-embassy-employees-for-spying-a93208 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/kazakhstan-court-overturns-14bln-naftogaz-arbitration-award-against-gazprom-a93207 The Astana International Financial Centre had earlier ruled that Ukraine’s state oil and gas company, Naftogaz, be allowed to collect a $1.4 billion international arbitration award from Russia’s Gazprom. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:22:40 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/kazakhstan-court-overturns-14bln-naftogaz-arbitration-award-against-gazprom-a93207 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/ukrainian-drones-strike-russian-oil-sites-and-tankers-a93206 At least one person was killed in annexed Crimea during the overnight air attacks, which targeted industrial sites nationwide. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:25:32 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/ukrainian-drones-strike-russian-oil-sites-and-tankers-a93206 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/bodies-of-missing-12-year-old-girls-found-in-siberias-yenisei-river-a93205 The two girls went missing in Siberia’s republic of Tyva earlier this month. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:23:22 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/bodies-of-missing-12-year-old-girls-found-in-siberias-yenisei-river-a93205 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/trump-rejects-new-russia-sanctions-at-nato-summit-filled-with-big-spending-and-big-emotions-a93204 Despite Trump’s aggressive posturing at the summit’s opening, he later hit a more promising note with Zelensky. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:51:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/09/trump-rejects-new-russia-sanctions-at-nato-summit-filled-with-big-spending-and-big-emotions-a93204 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/belgorod-pleads-for-officials-to-act-as-ukrainian-strikes-intensify-infrastructure-failures-a93203 Regional authorities are being accused of failing to restore water and electricity quickly enough after the repeated strikes.  Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/belgorod-pleads-for-officials-to-act-as-ukrainian-strikes-intensify-infrastructure-failures-a93203 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/russia-bans-diesel-exports-to-ensure-domestic-supply-after-targeted-ukrainian-drone-strikes-a93202 The government said the ban, which includes producers of the fuel, will be in place until July 31. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:58:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/russia-bans-diesel-exports-to-ensure-domestic-supply-after-targeted-ukrainian-drone-strikes-a93202 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/sakha-entrepreneurs-face-social-media-backlash-over-south-africa-lion-hunt-a93196 Residents of Sakha, a republic in Russia's Far East, said the hunt conflicted with the region’s longstanding hunting traditions. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:52:04 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/sakha-entrepreneurs-face-social-media-backlash-over-south-africa-lion-hunt-a93196 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/state-duma-tightens-rules-for-migrant-workers-and-their-children-a93201 Foreign workers must prove they earn enough income to support themselves and their dependent family members. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/state-duma-tightens-rules-for-migrant-workers-and-their-children-a93201 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/republic-of-altai-launches-digital-tracking-system-for-gas-stations-a93199 Starting Thursday, drivers will be required to present vehicle registration cards to purchase gasoline and diesel at local gas stations. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:36:37 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/republic-of-altai-launches-digital-tracking-system-for-gas-stations-a93199 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/russian-lawmakers-to-receive-early-59k-bonuses-ahead-of-september-vote-reports-a93200 State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin reportedly said the payments were intended to narrow a pay gap with government ministers. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:44:19 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/russian-lawmakers-to-receive-early-59k-bonuses-ahead-of-september-vote-reports-a93200 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/kremlin-welcomes-decision-to-lift-ban-on-russian-olympic-committee-a93195 Spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the decision an “important step” toward returning Russian athletes to "their rightful place in international competitions.” Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:07:40 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/kremlin-welcomes-decision-to-lift-ban-on-russian-olympic-committee-a93195 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/siberias-kemerovo-region-restricts-truck-movement-amid-drone-attack-concerns-a93192 Citing the threat of “potential drone attacks,” authorities said only trucks carrying documentation from local companies are now allowed to enter the regional capital of Kemerovo. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/siberias-kemerovo-region-restricts-truck-movement-amid-drone-attack-concerns-a93192 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/at-least-2-killed-in-russia-as-ukraine-hits-multiple-oil-refineries-a93193 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his military struck oil refineries in the Saratov region and republics of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:18:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/at-least-2-killed-in-russia-as-ukraine-hits-multiple-oil-refineries-a93193 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/ioc-provisionally-lifts-ban-on-russian-olympic-committee-athletes-to-return-to-international-competitions-a93189 The IOC said its executive board had lifted that suspension but had not decided yet on whether Russia could display its flag, colors or have its anthem played at the Games. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:14:10 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/ioc-provisionally-lifts-ban-on-russian-olympic-committee-athletes-to-return-to-international-competitions-a93189 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/russias-largest-oil-refinery-halts-production-after-drone-attack-sources-say-a93190 The halt in operations at the plant is likely to exacerbate fuel shortages across the country. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:31:35 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/russias-largest-oil-refinery-halts-production-after-drone-attack-sources-say-a93190 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/italy-arrests-2-over-alleged-spying-for-russia-a93188 Prosecutors said the main suspect, whom they did not name, was a 59-year-old former officer in the Carabinieri military police who previously worked in the intelligence community. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:02:38 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/italy-arrests-2-over-alleged-spying-for-russia-a93188 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/turkeys-deportation-of-anti-war-russian-signals-growing-risks-for-kremlin-critics-abroad-a93170 Rights lawyers warn that deportation is becoming an increasingly common tool of transnational repression against anti-war activists abroad. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/turkeys-deportation-of-anti-war-russian-signals-growing-risks-for-kremlin-critics-abroad-a93170 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/moscow-judge-sentences-singer-monetochka-to-year-in-prison-in-absentia-a93187 Monetochka left Russia shortly after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She now lives in Latvia, where she continues to perform and record music. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:37:32 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/moscow-judge-sentences-singer-monetochka-to-year-in-prison-in-absentia-a93187 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/ukraine-says-it-struck-8-shadow-fleet-tankers-near-crimea-a93185 Ukraine's drone forces said they struck the vessels in the Sea of Azov. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:39:37 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/ukraine-says-it-struck-8-shadow-fleet-tankers-near-crimea-a93185 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/russian-hotels-ordered-to-use-state-messenger-max-for-guest-check-ins-a93183 Under the new regulation, hotels with more than 50 rooms must purchase hardware and train staff to use Max before the law takes effect on Sept. 1. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:20:18 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/russian-hotels-ordered-to-use-state-messenger-max-for-guest-check-ins-a93183 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/kremlin-says-its-closely-following-nato-summit-a93182 Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a series of “confrontational” statements about Russia had preceded this week’s summit. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/kremlin-says-its-closely-following-nato-summit-a93182 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/vologdas-governor-told-the-public-not-to-panic-over-fuel-shortages-then-his-car-ran-out-of-gas-a93181 Vologda region Governor Georgy Filimonov said he ran out of gasoline while driving and had to hitch a ride with the traffic police. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/vologdas-governor-told-the-public-not-to-panic-over-fuel-shortages-then-his-car-ran-out-of-gas-a93181 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/slovakia-suspends-short-stay-visas-for-russian-tourists-through-summer-a93180 The Association of Tour Operators of Russia said Slovakia’s suspension of summertime visa processing is unlikely to cause major problems given that the country is not a popular travel destination among Russian tourists. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/slovakia-suspends-short-stay-visas-for-russian-tourists-through-summer-a93180 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/over-430-ukrainian-drones-target-moscow-in-major-overnight-raid-a93179 While no injuries or damage were reported, Russian state media said it was the largest drone attack on Moscow in two years. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:35:17 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/07/over-430-ukrainian-drones-target-moscow-in-major-overnight-raid-a93179 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/ukraine-strikes-russias-largest-oil-refinery-in-western-siberia-a93177 The Gazprom Neft-operated refinery in the city of Omsk is located around 2,500 kilometers from the border with Ukraine. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/ukraine-strikes-russias-largest-oil-refinery-in-western-siberia-a93177 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/antitrust-service-ramps-up-crackdown-on-alleged-price-fixing-at-gas-stations-a93175 Six gas station chains in the Moscow region were accused of illegally coordinating simultaneous price hikes at the pump. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:32:22 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/antitrust-service-ramps-up-crackdown-on-alleged-price-fixing-at-gas-stations-a93175 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/armenian-pm-makes-first-trip-to-russia-since-re-election-food-import-ban-a93174 Nikol Pashinyan was in the city of Yekaterinburg to participate in the plenary session of the annual Innoprom industrial exhibition. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/armenian-pm-makes-first-trip-to-russia-since-re-election-food-import-ban-a93174 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/mfa-summons-swedish-ambassador-over-drone-attack-on-russian-embassy-a93173 Russia’s Embassy in Sweden last week accused local authorities of failing to ensure security at the diplomatic mission after two drones fell on its territory. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:12:33 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/mfa-summons-swedish-ambassador-over-drone-attack-on-russian-embassy-a93173 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/gazprom-to-form-military-reserve-units-to-guard-energy-infrastructure-from-drone-attacks-a93172 Rather than relying solely on regular military forces, authorities have increasingly turned to regional volunteer units and reserve formations to bolster air defense around strategic sites. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:58:34 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/gazprom-to-form-military-reserve-units-to-guard-energy-infrastructure-from-drone-attacks-a93172 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/cyprus-resumes-regular-visa-processing-in-russia-a93171 The resumption of service comes nearly a month after a contract lapse forced the country’s consulates to temporarily take over operations. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:19:09 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/cyprus-resumes-regular-visa-processing-in-russia-a93171 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/regionwide-blackout-hits-crimea-after-ukrainian-strikes-kill-1-a93169 Power was partially restored in parts of southern and eastern Crimea by Monday afternoon, the regional government said. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/regionwide-blackout-hits-crimea-after-ukrainian-strikes-kill-1-a93169 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/fresh-russian-attack-on-kyiv-kills-at-least-11-a93168 The combined drone and missile attack comes just a few days after the deadliest Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital this year. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:31:37 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/06/fresh-russian-attack-on-kyiv-kills-at-least-11-a93168 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/05/russia-says-ukraine-rejects-local-ceasefire-for-handover-of-soldiers-bodies-a93167 Ukraine's Defense Ministry and General Staff did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:25:49 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/05/russia-says-ukraine-rejects-local-ceasefire-for-handover-of-soldiers-bodies-a93167 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/05/trump-offered-in-conversation-with-putin-to-help-with-ukraine-settlement-kremlin-aide-a93166 The Kremlin aide said Putin gave Trump a realistic assessment of the battlefield situation in Ukraine. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/05/trump-offered-in-conversation-with-putin-to-help-with-ukraine-settlement-kremlin-aide-a93166 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/04/zelensky-denies-russian-capture-of-key-eastern-city-kostiantynivka-a93165 Russia's military told Putin that its forces had taken control of the city, a strategic target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/04/zelensky-denies-russian-capture-of-key-eastern-city-kostiantynivka-a93165