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Between Two Fires: Kremlin's Loss of Leverage Exposed By Israel-Iran Conflict

Powerless to influence the conflict, Russia nonetheless hopes it will be able to win Trump's favor.

‘Hero Under Fire’: As Putin Visited Kursk, the Kremlin Told Russians That He Was Dodging Ukrainian Drones

The PR stunt sought to convince Russians bearing the domestic brunt of the war that he, too, is making sacrifices for the country, officials said.

Kremlin Negotiator Invokes Peter the Great’s 21-Year War With Sweden in Ukraine Talks

Vladimir Medinsky drew historical parallels with the 18th-century conflict to state that Russia is ready to keep fighting Ukraine for as long as it takes...

Who Is Vladimir Medinsky, the Kremlin’s Key Negotiator in Istanbul?

The Ukrainian-born Kremlin aide previously led the failed negotiations with Kyiv in March and April 2022.

Russia to Ramp Up Influence Efforts in Armenia Ahead of Parliamentary Elections – Vedomosti

“The Armenian leadership is drifting further toward the West, which is unacceptable from the standpoint of Russian state policy,” a source close to...

Trump Tower Moscow, Rare Earths and Geopolitical Perks: How the Kremlin Plans to Bait Trump Into a Grand Bargain

The Kremlin wants an outcome far more ambitious than a mere ceasefire in Ukraine. For that, it will need extraordinary incentives.

Secretive Energy Supplies and Harboring Assad: Inside the Kremlin’s Balancing Act With Syria’s New Leaders

Putin wants to win the new Syrian leadership's loyalty with oil and gas — and keep the issue of Assad off the table.

Kremlin Doubles Down on Demand to Replace Zelensky, Risking Trump’s Ire

“Zelensky will not agree to any territorial concessions. We need to address the root of the issue: Remove him,” one source told MT.

Russia, U.S. Agree on Energy Target Strike Moratorium, Kremlin Says

Among the types of facilities listed are refineries, pipelines, oil and gas storage facilities, electricity transmission infrastructure, and power plants...

Playing for Time: What the Kremlin Wants in New Talks with the U.S. on Ukraine

For the Kremlin, dragging out peace negotiations for as long as possible is imperative, sources familiar with its thinking told MT.

‘Today We Celebrate’: Kremlin and Russian Propaganda Rejoice as Trump Guts RFE/RL, VOA

"A dog’s death for a dog,” one former Kremlin official told The Moscow Times.

Putin Seeks to Prolong Ukraine Peace Talks to His Advantage, Experts Say

Experts agreed that a delay in any agreement would be helpful to Putin, who is set to benefit from further territorial gains.

Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Envoy Excluded from Negotiations at Kremlin’s Behest – NBC News

“Kellogg is a former American general, too close to Ukraine. Not our kind of person,” NBC News quoted an anonymous senior Russian official as saying...

Orthodox Easter Diplomacy: Kremlin and White House Pursue Fast-Tracked Putin-Trump Meeting

If the Kremlin and White House can agree on a Ukraine ceasefire, Putin and Trump could meet in April or May, sources say — but no later than June.

As Trump Woos Russia, Kremlin Shifts Blame to Europe

The reversal in U.S. foreign policy has surprised even the Kremlin.

Kremlin Fears Trump-Zelensky Clash Could Harm Its Shot at a Grand Bargain

Moscow worries Trump may lose interest in a rapprochement deal with Putin if Washington stops engaging with Kyiv, sources told The Moscow Times.

Tone Down Trump Praise, Kremlin Tells State Media

Russian media should not be praising Trump, but rather “presenting him as someone who had the wisdom to accept Putin’s extended hand,” Vyorstka reported...

Kremlin Hails Putin-Trump Dialogue as Promising

Moscow has reveled in the spat between Trump and Zelensky.

Trump Says Zelensky and Putin Must ‘Get Together’

"President Putin and President Zelensky are going to have to get together. Because you know what? We want to stop killing millions of people," Trump told...

Trump’s Embrace of the Kremlin Throws Russian Elites and Propagandists Into Disarray

While some elites are dusting off their Visa cards and celebrating, others are wary of a potential U.S. deep-state trap.

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