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Under the radar

Russia Says Businesswoman Sentenced in Kuwait Is ‘Safe’ After Embezzlement Verdict

She may be inside the Russian Embassy in Kuwait City.

Civil forfeiture

Russian Authorities Can Seize Assets of Criminals’ Acquaintances, Court Rules

Lawyers warned that the decision could hurt Russia’s attractiveness as an investment destination.

FIFA leaks

Leaked Emails Claim to Show Russia’s FIFA World Cup Bribery Scheme

The emails reportedly contained instructions on bribing football officials to improve Russia's bid for hosting the World Cup.

opinion

1990s Russia Is Alive and Well in the USA

The values of some public figures in the White House suggests they would have been quite at home in 1990s Russia.

coincidence?

Kremlin Critic Navalny Accuses Putin of Foreign Funding ‘Setup’

Navalny said the Kremlin “arranged” foreign transfers to accounts linked to his foundation in order to brand it as a "foreign agent."

opinion

Russia’s New Heroes Are Those Who Simply Say Things as They Are

Government officials can turn into celebrities overnight simply by speaking the truth.

No return

Russian Billionaire Car Dealer Doesn’t Fear Extradition From Austria

Sergei Petrov faces charges in Russia of illegally transferring money from the country.

Corruption allegations

Kremlin Vows to Investigate Moscow Lawmaker Accused of Fraud Ahead of Elections

“They usually ignore [requests] or it’s a janitor who responds,” a State Duma member remarked.

opinion

Pavel Luzin for Riddle

Why Corporations Are the Kremlin’s Best Friends

State-owned and state-controlled companies have come to play a crucial role in managing Russia and guaranteeing stability in the regions.

political chase

Russian Ally Kyrgyzstan’s Wanted Ex-Leader Evades Arrest After Dramatic Raid

News websites posted footage of clashes between police and Atambayev supporters blocking the road in order to prevent a potential raid.

Convenient contracts

Russian Defense Chief’s Reported Ex Made $100M From Ministry Deals, Media Reports

“Shoigu’s beloved woman broke the record held by [former Defense Minister Anatoly] Serdyukov’s mistress,” a new investigation said.

land of milk and honey

Russian Official Convicted of Taking Butter Bribes, Denies Taking Honey

The official turned a blind eye to violations by street vendors in exchange for financial or edible kickbacks.

Officials detained

Russian Cops Take Down Security Officials for Planting Drugs on Teen

The officials took the 16-year-old victim to an ATM to withdraw cash for a bribe.

Arrested official

Top Russian Pension Fund Official Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charges, Resigns

Ivanov said he hoped the court would show restraint after his guilty plea.

slap on the wrist

Russian Space Contractor Escapes Jail Time After $6.5M Fraud

Grebnev was accused of using company money to buy yachts and a mansion.

opinion

Russia’s Golunov Problem

If Russia’s police and judiciary can no longer provide the problem-solving services to which "clients" have become accustomed, those clients will look...

in court

Russian Official Attempts Suicide During Corruption Hearing

The official cut his wrist after telling the court that “he had only one argument left — his life.”

Corruption case

Former Russian Anti-Corruption Official Sentenced to 13 Years for Bribery

Nine billion rubles were seized from Zakharchenko after his arrest, the largest cash seizure in modern Russian history at the time.

Golunov's Arrest

Why Russia’s Leading Papers Joined Forces In Solidarity With Arrested Journalist

The Moscow Times spoke with the editors of Vedomosti, RBC and Kommersant about their historic headline.

opinion

Maria Zheleznova and Pavel Aptekar

Why the Arrest of an Investigative Journalist Should Worry Everyone

It should be obvious to even those with no interest in journalism that the ease with which the authorities break the law makes each of us a potential victim...

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