
Moscow Times17h ago
Russia Fired Record Number of Drones at Ukraine in April – AFP Analysis
The wave of attacks saw Moscow significantly increase the number of long-range drones fired in the middle of the day, a tactic Kyiv condemned as trying to inflict more civilian harm.
Moscow Times22h ago
Oscar? I Hardly Know Her. Lufthansa Loses ‘Mr. Nobody’ Filmmaker’s Oscar Statuette.
TSA agents allegedly insisted that Pavel Talankin check the gold-plated award into the plane’s cargo hold, claiming it “could be used as a weapon” in the cabin.
Moscow Times1d ago
Ukrainian Drones Hit Tuapse Port for the Fourth Time
Officials said a fire broke out at a marine terminal, but media reports suggested the damage may also extend to the local Rosneft oil refinery.
Moscow Times1d ago
Dagestan Head Sergei Melikov Will Step Down in September, Putin Says
The announcement comes just weeks after deadly floods ravaged the North Caucasus region.
Moscow Times1d ago
No Victory for You, Mr. Trump: Putin Didn’t Invite Trump to Moscow Military Parade
The official guest list for the May 9 military procession on Red Square has still not been made public.
Moscow Times1d ago
Regions Calling: Who Is Indigenous in Russia, Anyway?
Most of Russia's over 180 ethnic groups are denied indigeneity under Russian law. We spoke to researcher Dr. Ekaterina Zibrova to understand why.
Moscow Times2d ago
Putin Says Russia Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With Congo
Russia is seeking to strengthen ties across Africa through trade, investment and debt relief.
Moscow Times2d ago
Hundreds of Dogs Perish in Nizhny Novgorod Fire
Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry said the fire broke out in an outbuilding where the animals were presumably kept.
Moscow Times2d ago
Kremlin Says Slovak PM Will Attend Victory Day Parade
Leaders from former Soviet states, including Belarus and Central Asian republics, traditionally join President Vladimir Putin on the viewing stand.
Moscow Times2d ago
Novosibirsk Veterinary Official Involved in Mass Cattle Cull Found Dead
Sergei Tur, who headed the regional veterinary agency’s department for animal disease control, was reportedly responsible for organizing the quarantines and culling of livestock on farms affected by a recent cattle disease outbreak.
Moscow Times3d ago
Russia Will Not Display Military Hardware at WWII Victory Parade
It marks the first time that military hardware has been absent from the parade since 2008.
Moscow Times3d ago
Russian Yacht, Cruise Ships Ferry Seafarers Out of Gulf – Philippines
The Russia-flagged Nord, a 142-meter-long yacht reportedly linked to the Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov, passed the strait on Saturday.
Moscow Times3d ago
Poland Released Russian Archeologist in U.S.-Brokered Prisoner Swap, FSB Says
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Belarus, John Coale, said he and his team secured the release of three Poles and two Moldovans as part of the exchange.
Moscow Times3d ago
Kazakhstan to Reroute German Oil Exports Following Russian Pipeline Suspension
Kazakhstan’s energy ministry said crude will now move through the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga and a joint Russian-Kazakh oil pipeline.
Moscow Times4d ago
Russian Court Outlaws Top LGBTQ+ Rights Group as 'Extremist'
The designation could mean anybody associated with the group risks years behind bars for supporting an extremist organization.
Moscow Times4d ago
Mass Layoffs, Unpaid Wages Hit Coal Mines in Occupied Luhansk as Operator Nears Bankruptcy
Non-payment of wages has become a recurring problem for miners in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Moscow Times4d ago
Putin Fires Head of Russia’s Cultural Diplomacy Agency
Yevgeny Primakov was replaced by Igor Chaika, the son of Russia’s former chief prosecutor.
Moscow Times5d ago
Late-April Snowfall Shatters Record in Moscow
City authorities have warned residents to brace for more wet snow and wind gusts in the coming days.
Moscow Times5d ago
Russian Parliament Speaker Thanks North Korea’s Kim for ‘Liberation of Kursk'
A Russian delegation arrived in Pyongyang to attend the opening of a memorial complex honoring those killed while supporting Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Moscow Times6d ago
Russian Strikes Kill Three, Wound Four in Ukraine
Casualties were reported in the border region of Sumy and the city of Dnipro.
Moscow Times19h ago
Sacked Russian Deputy Minister Flees to U.S. Amid Fraud Probe, Sources Say
Denis Butsayev was formally dismissed from the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry on April 22, shortly after he reportedly fled Russia.
Moscow Times23h ago
8 Trapped After Permafrost Thaw Triggers Coal Mine Collapse in Russia’s Far East
The CEO of the mining company that operates the site said the accident was likely caused by the thawing of a “lens” — a localized underground pocket of ice or unstable rock.
Moscow Times1d ago
What Is Behind Russia’s Pared-Back WWII Victory Day Parade?
Speculation has swirled over why the Kremlin broke with its long-standing tradition of showcasing tanks, missile systems and other military hardware.
Moscow Times1d ago
Moscow Region Police Arrest 2 Accused of Harassing Roskomnadzor Officials on Ukrainian Orders
The FSB and Investigative Committee claimed the pair had been acting on orders from a Ukrainian handler.
Moscow Times1d ago
Russian May Holiday Hotel Bookings Slump as Drone Attacks Hit Black Sea Tourism
Hotel reservations in the Krasnodar region, home to some of Russia’s most popular seaside resorts, have dropped 20.7% year-on-year for the May holidays.
Moscow Times1d ago
Eksmo CEO Released From Police Custody After Questioning
Eksmo CEO Yevgeny Kapyev and his colleagues were detained last week after federal investigators earlier launched a probe into LGBTQ+ “propaganda” and “extremism.”
Moscow Times2d ago
Putin, Trump Discuss Iran, Ukraine in Phone Call, Kremlin Aide Says
Putin offered a ceasefire in the fighting in Ukraine on May 9, when Russia celebrates the Soviet Union's World War II victory over Nazi Germany.
Moscow Times2d ago
Germany Arrests Kazakh Man Accused of Spying for Russia
Prosecutors claimed the man gave his Russian intelligence handler information about German military aid for Ukraine and photos of NATO military convoys moving along motorways.
Moscow Times2d ago
Mali Rebel Group Demands Russia Leave Country Following Major Offensive
"Our objective is for Russia to withdraw permanently from Azawad and beyond, from all of Mali," a rebel spokesman told AFP.
Moscow Times2d ago
Belarus Closes Transit Route for Russian Military Conscripts
Earlier, rights lawyers said that a Russian man listed in a military conscription database was barred from flying out of Minsk National Airport this week while attempting to travel to Georgia and Armenia.
Moscow Times3d ago
Moscow’s Victory Day Parade to Be Held Without Military Vehicles for First Time in Nearly 20 Years
The Defense Ministry said the decision to forgo displays of tanks, trucks and other vehicles was made “due to the current operational situation.”
Moscow Times3d ago
State TV Host Solovyov Apologizes to Bonya but Refuses to Retract Insult of Italy’s Meloni
Bonya agreed to go on Solovyov's live broadcast after her viral appeal to Putin “on behalf of the people” sparked a stream of insults from the TV host.
Moscow Times3d ago
Ufa Mayor Arrested on Corruption Charges
Federal investigators arrested Mayor Ratmir Mavliyev as part of a corruption probe involving the illegal transfer of land at a local health spa.
Moscow Times4d ago
Authorities Order Evacuations Following Third Ukrainian Strike on Tuapse Refinery
In separate overnight attacks on the Belgorod region, at least three people were killed, regional officials said.
Moscow Times4d ago
Russia MFA Expands Entry Ban List in Response to New EU Sanctions
Officials in Moscow did not disclose how many people were added to the entry ban list or their names.
Moscow Times4d ago
Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets With Putin in St. Petersburg
Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Moscow’s strategic partnership with Tehran and praised the Iranians “for fighting for their independence.”
Moscow Times4d ago
Russian Army Denies University Students Face Pressure to Join Drone Forces
A senior defense official also said commanders are explicitly prohibited from transferring drone recruits to other military branches without their written consent.
Moscow Times5d ago
Iranian FM Arrives in St. Petersburg for Talks With Putin
Abbas Araghchi's arrival in Russia comes after his trips to Oman and Pakistan, where he met with officials trying to mediate an end to the conflict.
Moscow Times5d ago
State Duma Speaker Thanks North Korea’s Kim for ‘Liberation of Kursk’
A Russian delegation arrived in Pyongyang to attend the opening of a memorial complex honoring those killed while supporting Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Moscow Times6d ago
Russian Strikes Kill Three, Wound 4 in Ukraine
Casualties were reported in the border region of Sumy and the city of Dnipro.
Moscow Times20h ago
Russian State Prosecutors Seek Forfeiture of Jailed Billionaire’s Assets
Vadim Moshkovich is the first Forbes-listed billionaire to be arrested after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Moscow Times1d ago
Police Detain Man After He Rushes at Sverdlovsk Governor
Video of the incident showed a man in a blue tracksuit rushing at Governor Denis Pasler while he was taking photos with people.
Moscow Times1d ago
What’s Behind Russia’s Pared-Back WWII Victory Day Parade?
Speculation has swirled over why the Kremlin broke with its long-standing tradition of showcasing tanks, missile systems and other military hardware.
Moscow Times1d ago
No Victory for You, Mr. Trump: Putin Snubs Trump for Moscow Military Parade Invite
The official guest list for the May 9 military procession on Red Square has still not been made public.
Moscow Times1d ago
Chechen PACE Member Suspended After LGBTQ+ and ‘Honor Killing’ Comments
Ruslan Kutayev, a member of the Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces at PACE, said he had never been contacted to help women and LGBTQ+ people fleeing violence in Chechnya and had “no desire to look into” the issue.
Moscow Times2d ago
Chemical Emergency Alert Issued in Perm After Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites
Regions officials later claimed the warning was a test despite residents reporting huge smoke clouds and a distinct chemical odor in the air.
Moscow Times2d ago
Putin Offers Victory Day Ceasefire in Ukraine on May 9, Kremlin Aide Says
"Trump actively supported this initiative, noting that the holiday marks our shared victory," Yury Ushakov said.
Moscow Times2d ago
Pro-Russian Hacker Group Gamifies Cyberattacks on Europe With Crypto Rewards – Investigation
The report found that the group’s activity has not diminished despite a major Europol-led crackdown in July 2025 known as Operation Eastwood.
Moscow Times2d ago
Kremlin Hopes OPEC+ Will Stand Firm Despite UAE Exit
Moscow said it has no plans to withdraw from the organization, calling it “especially crucial when energy markets are in turmoil.”
Moscow Times3d ago
Skies Turn Black in Perm Region After Ukraine Reportedly Strikes Oil Pipeline Facility
Unverified reports in Ukrainian media suggested that a Transneft oil pumping station was targeted in the morning attack.
Moscow Times3d ago
For Russia’s Ailing Coal Sector, Not Even the Middle East Crisis Can Bring Relief
Russian and Western analysts say the crisis may instead accelerate Asia’s shift toward alternative energy sources.
Moscow Times3d ago
Kremlin Calls for Stability in Mali as Rebels Seize Kidal and Target Capital
Moscow said it did not know the current status or whereabouts of Assimi Goïta, the leader of Mali’s military junta.
Moscow Times3d ago
Putin’s Daughter Takes Control of Closed AI Hub at Moscow State University – Reports
The project gives Katerina Tikhonova control over one of Russia’s most advanced AI education and research ecosystems.
Moscow Times4d ago
Early Setbacks for Russian Mercenaries as Conflict Flares in Mali, MT Analysis Shows
Mali's largest coordinated attacks in more than a decade dealt a staggering blow to the central government — and to the Russian forces helping it.
Moscow Times4d ago
Leaked Report Ranks Russia’s Prison System Among Top State Agencies for Quality of Service
Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service scored 94% in an evaluation of 62 ministries and agencies conducted by a government analytical body, Kommersant reported.
Moscow Times4d ago
Russia Summons German Ambassador Over CDU Lawmaker’s Meeting With Exiled Chechen Separatist Leader
Politician Roderich Kiesewetter was accused of expressing support for the self-proclaimed Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, which was recently designated as a “terrorist” organization in Russia.
Moscow Times5d ago
Rare April Snowstorm Shatters Record in Moscow, Leaves At Least 3 Dead in Samara
City authorities have warned residents to brace for more wet snow and wind gusts in the coming days.
Moscow Times5d ago
Iranian FM Meets With Putin in St. Petersburg
The Kremlin leader reaffirmed Moscow’s partnership with Tehran and praised the Iranians for fighting for their independence.
Moscow Times5d ago
Zelensky Accuses Russia of ‘Nuclear Terrorism’ on Chernobyl Anniversary
Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid new deadly drone attacks by Russia.
Moscow Times6d ago
Ukrainian Drone Attack on Sevastopol Kills One – Moscow-Installed Governor
The attack damaged several homes and a dance school in different neighborhoods of the port city.