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 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:45:03 +0300 600 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/09/ukrainian-drone-attack-kills-woman-sparks-fire-at-leningrad-region-refinery-a94204 Officials said unmanned aircraft targeted an industrial area that is home to the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery, Russia’s second-largest. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:39:10 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/09/ukrainian-drone-attack-kills-woman-sparks-fire-at-leningrad-region-refinery-a94204 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/08/russia-says-hit-power-substations-in-ukraine-and-3-ships-in-black-sea-a94203 Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:03:11 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/08/russia-says-hit-power-substations-in-ukraine-and-3-ships-in-black-sea-a94203 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/08/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-relying-on-generators-again-after-losing-internal-power-supply-a94202 Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:50:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/08/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-relying-on-generators-again-after-losing-internal-power-supply-a94202 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/08/official-data-shows-450000-russians-killed-in-war-death-rate-accelerating-leaks-a94200 The war in Ukraine has become the fourth most common cause of death in Russia since 2022, according to official statistics released by hackers. Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:32:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/08/official-data-shows-450000-russians-killed-in-war-death-rate-accelerating-leaks-a94200 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/07/russian-diplomats-and-military-officials-to-join-talks-with-us-and-ukraine-kremlin-says-a94199 Kremlin aide Vladimir Mendinsky will lead a delegation of Russian officials in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:58:03 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/07/russian-diplomats-and-military-officials-to-join-talks-with-us-and-ukraine-kremlin-says-a94199 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/07/russia-pounds-power-facilities-around-kyiv-damages-major-bridge-a94198 With temperatures reaching freezing in the Ukrainian capital, Russian energy strikes are putting Ukraine's heating system under strain. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:19:49 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/07/russia-pounds-power-facilities-around-kyiv-damages-major-bridge-a94198 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/anti-kremlin-political-parties-peaceful-russia-and-rassvet-named-foreign-agents-a94195 Rassvet, founded by 2024 presidential hopeful Yekaterina Duntsova, denied allegations that it received foreign funding. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:33:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/anti-kremlin-political-parties-peaceful-russia-and-rassvet-named-foreign-agents-a94195 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/russian-security-council-calls-for-rapid-deployment-of-starlink-rival-satellites-a94196 A group of experts on the council warned that Elon Musk's satellite network could be used to destabilize countries throughout the world. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:59:10 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/russian-security-council-calls-for-rapid-deployment-of-starlink-rival-satellites-a94196 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/father-and-daughter-who-fled-russia-win-magnitsky-human-rights-award-a94194 The organization behind the annual honor said the Moskalyovs received the “Courage Under Fire” award for their refusal to remain silent in the face of state prosecution. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:25:32 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/father-and-daughter-who-fled-russia-win-magnitsky-human-rights-award-a94194 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/communist-lawmaker-slams-culture-ministry-over-lenin-library-rave-a94192 The Russian State Library, popularly known as “Leninka,” hosted the literary-themed rave on Halloween together with Russia’s largest publishing group. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:48:30 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/communist-lawmaker-slams-culture-ministry-over-lenin-library-rave-a94192 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/rare-thundersnow-strikes-ural-mountains-ripping-off-roofs-and-causing-power-outages-a94190 At least one person was reportedly killed in a highway traffic accident in the Sverdlovsk region on Friday morning due to icy road conditions. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:00:48 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/rare-thundersnow-strikes-ural-mountains-ripping-off-roofs-and-causing-power-outages-a94190 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/kremlin-accuses-europe-of-struggling-to-decide-who-will-represent-it-in-future-security-talks-a94191 Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said messaging from officials in Brussels suggests that Europe is still unwilling to engage with Russia in serious discussions. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:04:31 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/kremlin-accuses-europe-of-struggling-to-decide-who-will-represent-it-in-future-security-talks-a94191 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/ukraine-and-russia-trade-volley-of-strikes-against-each-others-energy-infrastructure-a94189 In the southern Krasnodar region, drone debris was reported to have crashed into the Afipsky oil refinery and sparked a fire. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:59:16 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/ukraine-and-russia-trade-volley-of-strikes-against-each-others-energy-infrastructure-a94189 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/trump-meets-privately-with-putin-envoy-after-white-house-event-marking-oleshky-ceasefire-a94188 The U.S. president did not disclose what he discussed with envoy Kirill Dmitriev, but he predicted a deal to end the war in Ukraine could emerge soon. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:36:08 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/06/trump-meets-privately-with-putin-envoy-after-white-house-event-marking-oleshky-ceasefire-a94188 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/pro-war-blogger-vanishes-from-public-after-telegram-post-about-oleshky-evacuation-a94187 Vladimir Romanov posted and then later deleted a message on his channel that said only four buses filled with residents from Oleshky had departed for Russia during the ceasefire, as opposed to 17 buses that carried evacuees to Ukrainian territory. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:47:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/pro-war-blogger-vanishes-from-public-after-telegram-post-about-oleshky-evacuation-a94187 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/kremlin-seizes-japan-tobacco-internationals-russian-assets-a94186 The move against the Japanese tobacco giant comes amid a sharp deterioration of relations between Japan and Russia. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:57:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/kremlin-seizes-japan-tobacco-internationals-russian-assets-a94186 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/moscow-denies-its-behind-freezer-attacks-at-european-supermarkets-a94184 Hackers have targeted European supermarket refrigeration units in recent weeks, turning up temperatures and spoiling millions of euros worth of frozen goods. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:03:19 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/moscow-denies-its-behind-freezer-attacks-at-european-supermarkets-a94184 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/finland-jails-russian-captain-and-azerbaijani-crew-member-over-baltic-sea-cable-damage-a94185 The Helsinki District Court said the two men acted intentionally when their ship dragged an anchor chain and shank along the seabed, damaging an underwater telecommunications cable. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:05:36 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/finland-jails-russian-captain-and-azerbaijani-crew-member-over-baltic-sea-cable-damage-a94185 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/moldova-hits-kremlin-backed-transnistria-leader-with-5-year-travel-ban-after-putin-award-a94183 Putin on Wednesday presented Vadim Krasnoselsky with Russia’s Order of Honor during a Kremlin ceremony, crediting him with “strengthening ties” with Moscow despite “external pressure.” Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:43:29 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/moldova-hits-kremlin-backed-transnistria-leader-with-5-year-travel-ban-after-putin-award-a94183 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/regions-calling-budget-cuts-are-hitting-ordinary-russians-hard-will-they-protest-a94111 A ballooning budget deficit across the regions is eating into public services and benefits. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:11:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/regions-calling-budget-cuts-are-hitting-ordinary-russians-hard-will-they-protest-a94111 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/russian-diesel-tankers-bound-for-us-change-course-casting-doubt-on-trump-deal-a94182 One ship altered its signal to “Brazil,” while another diverted to the Mediterranean and signaled “for orders” off the coast of Algeria. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/russian-diesel-tankers-bound-for-us-change-course-casting-doubt-on-trump-deal-a94182 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/russian-military-may-have-rehearsed-attack-on-finnish-satellite-specialist-warns-a94181 In mid-October, a Russian military satellite approached X36, which is operated by the Finnish company ICEYE and provides radar imagery to Western governments and militaries, including Ukraine. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:56:50 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/russian-military-may-have-rehearsed-attack-on-finnish-satellite-specialist-warns-a94181 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/moscow-summons-norwegian-diplomat-over-seizure-of-research-ship-and-state-property-a94180 Norwegian authorities seized the ship on Sept. 2 to enforce a court-ordered $4.2 billion arbitration award by Ukrainian state energy company Naftogaz. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:08:42 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/moscow-summons-norwegian-diplomat-over-seizure-of-research-ship-and-state-property-a94180 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/ukrainian-attacks-kill-3-in-belgorod-region-a94179 Four others were wounded in attacks across the region on Wednesday, local authorities said. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:50:26 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/ukrainian-attacks-kill-3-in-belgorod-region-a94179 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/kremlin-hopes-trump-will-continue-peacemaking-efforts-in-ukraine-as-democrats-win-control-of-congress-a94177 Officials in Moscow said they “sincerely count on” the U.S. president to hold fast to his committment to broker an end to the ongoing war. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:33:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/kremlin-hopes-trump-will-continue-peacemaking-efforts-in-ukraine-as-democrats-win-control-of-congress-a94177 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/turkish-police-detain-dozens-of-russian-women-in-ankara-nightclub-raids-a94176 The Russian Embassy in Turkey told state media that it was still trying to find out why Turkish law enforcement detained the 34 women late last month. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:53:09 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/turkish-police-detain-dozens-of-russian-women-in-ankara-nightclub-raids-a94176 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/russia-hikes-tariffs-on-spirits-from-unfriendly-countries-a94175 The 35% import duty applies to whiskey, rum, gin, liqueurs, brandies, tinctures and undenatured ethyl alcohol, with a minimum tariff of 5 euros. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:15:45 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/russia-hikes-tariffs-on-spirits-from-unfriendly-countries-a94175 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/russia-will-not-compete-at-world-junior-hockey-championship-in-canada-pm-carney-says-a94174 "While Russia and Belarus are supporting this illegal, unjustified, horrific war in Ukraine, as long as that's going on, there will be none of those athletes competing for their countries in Canada," Mark Carney said. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:12:56 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/russia-will-not-compete-at-world-junior-hockey-championship-in-canada-pm-carney-says-a94174 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/ukrainian-drone-assault-sparks-fire-at-ozon-warehouse-in-adygea-a94173 The e-commerce giant said it “promptly evacuated all workers” from the facility in the town of Adygeysk, adding that no one was hurt. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:25:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/ukrainian-drone-assault-sparks-fire-at-ozon-warehouse-in-adygea-a94173 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/us-will-drop-smuggling-charges-against-russian-born-harvard-medical-school-scientist-a94172 Prosecutors dropped the charges after a federal judge cleared the way for Kseniia Petrova to obtain evidence supporting her claim that she was being vindictively prosecuted. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:22:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/04/us-will-drop-smuggling-charges-against-russian-born-harvard-medical-school-scientist-a94172 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/if-youre-afraid-theyll-know-for-foreign-recruits-deserting-russias-army-is-a-fraught-gamble-a94166 Peter, a man from Pakistan, went to Russia for a better life. Instead, he says, he found only misery after being deceived into joining the army. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:04:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/if-youre-afraid-theyll-know-for-foreign-recruits-deserting-russias-army-is-a-fraught-gamble-a94166 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/norway-denmark-sweden-latvia-and-czech-republic-to-boycott-russia-at-2027-ice-hockey-world-championship-a94171 The CAS decision has also prompted several corporate sponsors to threaten to pull their support from future events. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:03:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/norway-denmark-sweden-latvia-and-czech-republic-to-boycott-russia-at-2027-ice-hockey-world-championship-a94171 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/american-billionaire-leads-swap-plan-to-buy-lukoils-overseas-assets-sources-say-a94170 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:38:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/american-billionaire-leads-swap-plan-to-buy-lukoils-overseas-assets-sources-say-a94170 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/poland-accuses-russia-of-flashlight-provocation-along-kaliningrad-border-a94167 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Polish and NATO intelligence services received information in recent weeks about possible “acts of diversion or more serious provocations” that could occur near Poland’s border with Russia sometime in early November. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:10:36 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/poland-accuses-russia-of-flashlight-provocation-along-kaliningrad-border-a94167 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/melania-trump-to-host-russian-and-ukrainian-delegations-at-white-house-a94165 The U.S. first lady is expected to deliver remarks on the recent ceasefire in the Ukrainian town of Oleshky on Thursday. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:25:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/melania-trump-to-host-russian-and-ukrainian-delegations-at-white-house-a94165 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/soft-power-in-a-cardboard-box-pro-kremlin-activist-calls-for-pizza-ban-a94164 Vitaly Borodin urged Russian schools and universities to remove pizza from their cafeteria menus due to Italy’s support for Ukraine. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:04:26 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/soft-power-in-a-cardboard-box-pro-kremlin-activist-calls-for-pizza-ban-a94164 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/russia-china-and-us-summit-under-discussion-kremlin-says-a94163 Moscow is hoping that plans for a meeting between Putin, Trump and Xi in China will be finalized in the coming days. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:50:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/russia-china-and-us-summit-under-discussion-kremlin-says-a94163 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/ukrainian-drones-hit-yaroslavl-oil-refinery-trigger-power-outages-in-crimea-a94162 Officials said two refinery workers were wounded in the attack, but did not provide details about the extent of the damage to the facility. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:57:07 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/ukrainian-drones-hit-yaroslavl-oil-refinery-trigger-power-outages-in-crimea-a94162 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/at-least-31-killed-in-russian-bomb-attack-in-zaporizhzhia-a94161 Ukrainian officials said Russia bombed a school being used as an aid distribution point in a village in the village of Komyshuvakha. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:06:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/at-least-31-killed-in-russian-bomb-attack-in-zaporizhzhia-a94161 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/us-mediated-ukraine-peace-talks-to-resume-in-abu-dhabi-next-week-a94160 White House officials said the U.S. will “mediate working-level negotiations” on Nov. 10 and 11 to advance “Trump's mission to end the war.” Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:55:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/03/us-mediated-ukraine-peace-talks-to-resume-in-abu-dhabi-next-week-a94160 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/western-pharma-giants-paid-millions-to-russian-distributors-linked-to-fraud-whistleblower-report-says-a94158 The payments by Merck, Eli Lilly, Novartis and AstraZeneca allegedly helped fund a corruption scheme that kept drug prices high and limited competition across Russia’s public healthcare system. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:57:14 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/western-pharma-giants-paid-millions-to-russian-distributors-linked-to-fraud-whistleblower-report-says-a94158 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/putin-orders-private-data-centers-to-set-aside-10-of-capacity-to-support-it-infrastructure-a94159 Russian data centers have become targets of Ukrainian drone attacks in recent weeks. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:13:30 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/putin-orders-private-data-centers-to-set-aside-10-of-capacity-to-support-it-infrastructure-a94159 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/russia-officially-withdraws-from-europes-anti-torture-convention-a94156 Russia ratified the anti-torture treaty in 1998, two years after joining the Council of Europe. It announced its decision to withdraw in October 2025. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:50:09 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/russia-officially-withdraws-from-europes-anti-torture-convention-a94156 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/russian-discount-retailer-fix-price-exits-mongolia-a94155 Industry analysts said Mongolia’s small market size and logistical challenges in the country likely made it difficult for Fix Price to run a sustainable business there. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:48:03 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/russian-discount-retailer-fix-price-exits-mongolia-a94155 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/fsb-claims-ukraine-sent-drone-goggles-rigged-with-explosives-to-russian-volunteers-a94154 The devices were allegedly wired to detonate immediately upon being turned on, killing or injuring the operators, the FSB said. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:26:22 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/fsb-claims-ukraine-sent-drone-goggles-rigged-with-explosives-to-russian-volunteers-a94154 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/oleshky-ceasefire-and-aid-operation-end-without-any-violations-lantratova-says-a94152 The Kremlin called the humanitarian operation a success, praising the “level of coordination achieved among participants from all sides.” Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:31:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/oleshky-ceasefire-and-aid-operation-end-without-any-violations-lantratova-says-a94152 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/kremlin-downplays-prospect-of-resuming-gas-shipments-to-europe-via-ukraine-a94151 U.S. officials reportedly suggested the idea during talks in September as an incentive for Russia to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:17:44 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/kremlin-downplays-prospect-of-resuming-gas-shipments-to-europe-via-ukraine-a94151 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/ukrainian-drones-hit-major-oil-transport-hub-in-samara-region-a94149 The Transneft-owned facility, which moves crude toward refineries and pipelines in western Russia, has been repeatedly attacked this month. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:24:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/02/ukrainian-drones-hit-major-oil-transport-hub-in-samara-region-a94149 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/01/fsb-arrests-minor-over-moscow-park-attack-threat-after-us-tip-off-a94148 The U.S. Embassy in Moscow had issued an urgent security alert warning of a credible threat of a mass casualty event. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:18:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/01/fsb-arrests-minor-over-moscow-park-attack-threat-after-us-tip-off-a94148 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/01/cyberattack-hits-rosstat-as-hackers-claim-huge-data-theft-a94146 Hackers claimed to have stolen 23 terabytes of data, including information on Russian losses in the war in Ukraine. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:06:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/01/cyberattack-hits-rosstat-as-hackers-claim-huge-data-theft-a94146