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 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:21:09 +0300 600 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/moscow-police-arrest-2-teenagers-on-suspicion-of-planning-car-bomb-attack-a92970 Both teenagers were charged with attempted murder and the illegal manufacture and storage of explosives, investigators said. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:45:18 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/moscow-police-arrest-2-teenagers-on-suspicion-of-planning-car-bomb-attack-a92970 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/third-government-auction-fails-to-sell-stake-in-russian-gold-miner-a92968 Since May, the Russian government has been trying to sell a 67.2% stake in the Yuzhuralzoloto Group of Companies. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:18:56 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/third-government-auction-fails-to-sell-stake-in-russian-gold-miner-a92968 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/ukrainian-drone-attacks-damage-russian-industrial-sites-a92967 Unverified reports suggested that a defense plant and an oil refinery were among the sites targeted in the overnight airstrikes. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/ukrainian-drone-attacks-damage-russian-industrial-sites-a92967 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/moscow-plans-metro-line-extensions-to-connect-skolkovo-tech-hub-northeast-suburbs-a92964 Both the red Sokolnicheskaya and light-blue Filyovskaya lines will be extended by several stations. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:47 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/moscow-plans-metro-line-extensions-to-connect-skolkovo-tech-hub-northeast-suburbs-a92964 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/eu-proposes-visa-ban-on-russian-war-veterans-and-new-oil-sanctions-a92963 A central focus of the fresh EU sanctions package is suppressing Russian energy revenues amid surging global oil prices driven by the war in the Middle East. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:42:14 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/eu-proposes-visa-ban-on-russian-war-veterans-and-new-oil-sanctions-a92963 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/russian-stocks-slide-to-lowest-level-since-october-as-hopes-for-ukraine-peace-deal-fade-a92960 Investment analysts note that the MOEX’s 14-week slide has already surpassed its historic losing streak during the 2008 global financial crisis. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:25:29 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/russian-stocks-slide-to-lowest-level-since-october-as-hopes-for-ukraine-peace-deal-fade-a92960 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/this-imprisoned-mathematician-has-global-support-will-that-help-him-in-russian-prison-a92942 Azat Miftakhov's recent transfer to a notorious Arctic prison — and the alleged torture he has faced — have left supporters fearing for his life. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/this-imprisoned-mathematician-has-global-support-will-that-help-him-in-russian-prison-a92942 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/woman-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-belgorod-apartment-building-a92959 Further north in the Bryansk region, an overnight Ukrainian attack briefly left around 34,000 people without power. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:48:23 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/woman-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-belgorod-apartment-building-a92959 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/driver-killed-in-moscow-region-car-explosion-near-site-of-generals-assassination-a92958 The bombing follows a string of assassination plots inside Russia targeting military officials, pro-war figures and Ukrainian defectors since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:06:29 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/driver-killed-in-moscow-region-car-explosion-near-site-of-generals-assassination-a92958 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/russias-energy-ministry-admits-drone-attacks-behind-gasoline-shortages-a92957 Officials said they set up an “industry-wide task force” meant to ensure the “stable and efficient operation” of Russia’s energy sector. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/09/russias-energy-ministry-admits-drone-attacks-behind-gasoline-shortages-a92957 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/explained-roman-abramovichs-behind-the-scenes-role-in-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-a92952 The billionaire recently traveled to Ukraine carrying messages between Moscow and Kyiv. It's not the first time he has been involved in peace efforts. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:29:45 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/explained-roman-abramovichs-behind-the-scenes-role-in-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-a92952 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/russia-tells-citizens-to-avoid-traveling-to-israel-after-iranian-attacks-a92955 Russia’s Embassy in Tel-Aviv said Russians currently in Israel should exercise caution and follow instructions from local authorities. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:01:26 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/russia-tells-citizens-to-avoid-traveling-to-israel-after-iranian-attacks-a92955 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/khodorkovsky-jailed-10-years-in-absentia-over-war-fakes-a92954 Prosecutors had accused Khodorkovsky of posting “knowingly false information” on social media about the Russian military’s actions in Ukraine. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:47:39 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/khodorkovsky-jailed-10-years-in-absentia-over-war-fakes-a92954 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/south-ossetia-prime-minister-resigns-clearing-way-for-russian-technocrat-to-lead-integration-a92953 The leadership shuffle comes on the heels of an agreement ratified last month by Russian President Vladimir Putin, which seeks to align South Ossetia’s laws closer to Russia’s. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:46:10 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/south-ossetia-prime-minister-resigns-clearing-way-for-russian-technocrat-to-lead-integration-a92953 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/zelensky-confirms-he-met-with-russian-billionaire-abramovich-in-kyiv-a92951 The Ukrainian president said he used the backchannel to notify Vladimir Putin that Ukraine will never surrender its eastern Donbas region. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:48 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/zelensky-confirms-he-met-with-russian-billionaire-abramovich-in-kyiv-a92951 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/rail-service-suspended-in-parts-of-crimea-after-deadly-drone-attack-on-train-a92950 Authorities said a Ukrainian drone killed the assistant driver of a train traveling from Moscow to Simferopol, the peninsula’s second-largest city. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:40:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/rail-service-suspended-in-parts-of-crimea-after-deadly-drone-attack-on-train-a92950 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/armenian-pm-wins-vote-cementing-westward-tilt-a92949 Nikol Pashinyan's push to forge closer ties with the West and move Armenia out of Moscow's orbit has angered the Kremlin and drawn rebukes from Putin. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:26:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/08/armenian-pm-wins-vote-cementing-westward-tilt-a92949 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/07/russian-drone-strikes-kill-two-in-ukraine-a92948 The strikes happened as world leaders gathered in London to discuss piling pressure on Moscow over its four-year war. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/07/russian-drone-strikes-kill-two-in-ukraine-a92948 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/06/ukraine-fires-wave-of-drones-at-russia-on-last-day-of-key-economic-forum-a92947 Officials said 86 drones were shot down over the Leningrad region, near where Russia is hosting its key economic forum. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/06/ukraine-fires-wave-of-drones-at-russia-on-last-day-of-key-economic-forum-a92947 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/cracks-in-russias-economy-shine-through-at-spief-a92943 Amid the spectacle of Russia's centerpiece business event, top executives and officials hinted at growing unease about the state of the economy. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/cracks-in-russias-economy-shine-through-at-spief-a92943 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/telegram-founder-durov-slams-russias-internet-censorship-as-a-boon-for-us-spying-a92944 “The Russian official who broke the internet and threw the country back by decades under the guise of ‘digital sovereignty’ deserves a national security medal — from the U.S.,” Durov wrote. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:46:40 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/telegram-founder-durov-slams-russias-internet-censorship-as-a-boon-for-us-spying-a92944 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/putin-talks-multipolarity-and-shrugs-off-economic-pain-at-russian-davos-a92945 The president’s address bore a striking similarity to his speech last year, once again touting BRICS and framing Russia’s economy as resilient. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/putin-talks-multipolarity-and-shrugs-off-economic-pain-at-russian-davos-a92945 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-370-pows-a92941 Both sides said that several civilians were also released as part of the swap, which the United Arab Emirates mediated. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-370-pows-a92941 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/i-touched-a-nerve-british-teenager-banned-from-russia-over-work-on-crypto-sanctions-evasion-a92940 Moscow hit 17-year-old Alexander Browder with an entry ban after he investigated Russia’s use of cryptocurrency networks to dodge sanctions. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/i-touched-a-nerve-british-teenager-banned-from-russia-over-work-on-crypto-sanctions-evasion-a92940 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/5-azerbaijani-crew-members-killed-in-sea-of-azov-cargo-ship-attack-a92939 The strike occurred in Taganrog Bay, a narrow northeastern arm of the Sea of Azov bordered by Russia’s Krasnodar and Rostov regions. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:53:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/5-azerbaijani-crew-members-killed-in-sea-of-azov-cargo-ship-attack-a92939 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/at-least-7-killed-in-overnight-russian-attacks-against-ukraine-a92938 Kyiv region Governor Mykola Kalashnyk said four people were killed in an attack on a factory that makes dairy products for children.  Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:43 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/at-least-7-killed-in-overnight-russian-attacks-against-ukraine-a92938 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/russian-insurers-offer-property-protection-against-drone-and-missile-damage-a92936 Policy terms from major firms AlfaStrakhovanie and Ingosstrakh now explicitly list “military actions” as covered perils for property damage or loss. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:58:54 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/russian-insurers-offer-property-protection-against-drone-and-missile-damage-a92936 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/apple-removes-kremlin-backed-messaging-app-max-from-app-store-a92927 Max said it reached out to Apple to resolve the issue and advised users to download the messenger from alternative app stores or directly from its official website. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/05/apple-removes-kremlin-backed-messaging-app-max-from-app-store-a92927 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/in-open-letter-to-putin-zelensky-calls-for-meeting-and-ceasefire-a92935 Putin has said he would only meet Zelensky to finalize an already agreed deal, rejecting calls to meet before then. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/in-open-letter-to-putin-zelensky-calls-for-meeting-and-ceasefire-a92935 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/fedorova-out-ex-rt-journalist-in-france-faces-increasing-scrutiny-a92926 Three years after RT France was shut down, its former chief remains a visible — and controversial — figure in French media. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/fedorova-out-ex-rt-journalist-in-france-faces-increasing-scrutiny-a92926 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/crimea-suspends-gasoline-sales-and-distribution-of-fuel-vouchers-a92932 Authorities in the annexed peninsula did not say when they expected sales to resume at local gas stations. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/crimea-suspends-gasoline-sales-and-distribution-of-fuel-vouchers-a92932 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/has-the-tide-turned-against-russia-in-the-ukraine-war-a92933 While Ukraine has gained some ground and intensified strikes deep inside Russia, experts caution that Kyiv is far from a strategic turning point. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/has-the-tide-turned-against-russia-in-the-ukraine-war-a92933 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/andrew-tate-is-in-russia-and-almost-everyone-hates-it-a92916 The face of the manosphere has achieved the seemingly impossible: he has united voices from across Russia's political spectrum. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/andrew-tate-is-in-russia-and-almost-everyone-hates-it-a92916 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/eu-countries-demand-stricter-visa-rules-for-russians-a92931 “I want there to be no more shopping weekends. I want there to be no more fancy trips to Europe while Ukrainians are dying on the battlefield,” Sweden’s Migration Minister Johan Forssell said. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:12:58 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/eu-countries-demand-stricter-visa-rules-for-russians-a92931 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/russian-post-resumes-us-mail-and-package-deliveries-a92930 The company said deliveries from the U.S. were restored in late May, with the first batch having already arrived in Russia. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:22:08 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/russian-post-resumes-us-mail-and-package-deliveries-a92930 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/moscow-to-host-us-russia-hockey-match-next-month-a92929 The president of AmCham Russia said the inaugural match will take place at the Kristall ice palace within Moscow’s Luzhniki Olympic Complex on July 1. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:10:32 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/moscow-to-host-us-russia-hockey-match-next-month-a92929 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/russian-central-bank-chief-skips-spief-after-calling-in-sick-a92925 A source told Vedomosti that Elvira Nabiullina actually skipped the economic forum to attend the funeral of her adviser Alexei Mozhin. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:24:49 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/russian-central-bank-chief-skips-spief-after-calling-in-sick-a92925 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/ukrainian-attacks-on-annexed-crimea-kill-4-a92924 The overnight strikes forced a major gas station chain to suspend the distribution of gasoline vouchers amid a fuel shortage in the region. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:57:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/04/ukrainian-attacks-on-annexed-crimea-kill-4-a92924 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/tanzania-president-visits-russia-as-western-ties-fray-a92919 Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government has been accused by the West of abuses including unlawful killings and mass detentions. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:08:22 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/tanzania-president-visits-russia-as-western-ties-fray-a92919 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/france-arrests-russian-captain-of-moscow-linked-tanker-prosecutor-a92918 The Kremlin has likened the seizure of the tanker to "international piracy." Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:55:20 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/france-arrests-russian-captain-of-moscow-linked-tanker-prosecutor-a92918 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/putin-allows-frances-totalenergies-to-sell-stake-in-arctic-lng-2-a92915 The buyer, NordLine, is a recently established subsidiary of Russia’s second-largest natural gas producer, Novatek, Kommersant reported. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:02:22 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/putin-allows-frances-totalenergies-to-sell-stake-in-arctic-lng-2-a92915 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/jailed-reporter-maria-ponomarenko-sentenced-to-nearly-2-more-years-in-prison-a92914 For a second time, Ponomarenko, a mother of two, was convicted for allegedly assaulting a prison guard. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:33:02 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/jailed-reporter-maria-ponomarenko-sentenced-to-nearly-2-more-years-in-prison-a92914 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/gas-stations-in-moscow-and-northern-russia-introduce-fuel-rationing-a92911 The Kremlin has acknowledged that gasoline production decreased “in some areas” of the country, but said it saw “no risks” of nationwide shortages. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/gas-stations-in-moscow-and-northern-russia-introduce-fuel-rationing-a92911 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/from-cognac-to-apricots-these-armenian-products-are-now-off-limits-in-russia-a92912 The restrictions come as Yerevan pursues closer European ties — and ahead of parliamentary elections in the South Caucasus country. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:11:32 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/from-cognac-to-apricots-these-armenian-products-are-now-off-limits-in-russia-a92912 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/ukrainian-drone-attack-on-bus-in-occupied-donetsk-kills-8-kremlin-installed-official-says-a92909 The coach had departed from Moscow and was traveling to Simferopol in annexed Crimea when it was hit in the town of Yenakiieve. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/ukrainian-drone-attack-on-bus-in-occupied-donetsk-kills-8-kremlin-installed-official-says-a92909 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/st-petersburg-economic-forum-opens-under-shadow-of-ukrainian-drone-strikes-a92910 Some 20,000 guests from 130 countries are expected to attend SPIEF, a flagship business and investment event known as the “Russian Davos.” Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/st-petersburg-economic-forum-opens-under-shadow-of-ukrainian-drone-strikes-a92910 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/02/manosphere-influencer-andrew-tate-arrives-in-moscow-a92907 The purpose of his visit was not immediately clear, but some have speculated that he could be planning to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:24:09 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/02/manosphere-influencer-andrew-tate-arrives-in-moscow-a92907 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/02/how-this-russian-nuclear-waste-dump-became-an-unlikely-victim-of-the-ukraine-war-a92902 Europe poured millions into cleaning up a hazardous nuclear waste site in Russia's Arctic. The invasion of Ukraine brought the effort to a halt. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/02/how-this-russian-nuclear-waste-dump-became-an-unlikely-victim-of-the-ukraine-war-a92902 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/02/supermarket-chain-lenta-acquires-rival-okey-a92906 Industry analysts expect the acquisition to consolidate Lenta’s dominance over the large-format grocery sector, placing 39% of Russia’s entire hypermarket industry under its corporate control. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/02/supermarket-chain-lenta-acquires-rival-okey-a92906 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/02/russian-billionaires-donate-3bln-to-state-treasury-as-deficit-widens-expert-a92904 Analysts said that while the money represents a fraction of total government spending, it can plug up to 15% of the country’s soaring budget shortfall. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/02/russian-billionaires-donate-3bln-to-state-treasury-as-deficit-widens-expert-a92904