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 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:11:04 +0300 600 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/06/kremlin-says-ukraine-talks-with-us-envoys-were-useful-no-sign-of-breakthrough-a93645 U.S. envoys flew out of Moscow soon after the talks and are due to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Sunday. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:40:35 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/06/kremlin-says-ukraine-talks-with-us-envoys-were-useful-no-sign-of-breakthrough-a93645 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/05/russian-figure-skater-valieva-has-neutral-status-revoked-source-says-a93644 Valieva, 20, was 15 when she became the center of a global controversy at the 2022 Olympics, after failing a drug test two months prior. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/05/russian-figure-skater-valieva-has-neutral-status-revoked-source-says-a93644 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/05/witkoff-kushner-arrive-in-moscow-sources-say-a93643 U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that the U.S. had a fresh concrete proposal aimed at ending the war. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/05/witkoff-kushner-arrive-in-moscow-sources-say-a93643 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/05/russia-strikes-ukrainian-airports-infrastructure-ahead-of-us-envoys-visit-a93642 Ukraine's airspace has been closed since 2022, but Zelensky said that officials had discussed Witkoff and Kushner flying to Kyiv. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:07:06 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/05/russia-strikes-ukrainian-airports-infrastructure-ahead-of-us-envoys-visit-a93642 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/justice-ministry-designates-novaya-gazeta-as-foreign-agent-a93641 Authorities claimed Novaya Gazeta opposed the invasion of Ukraine and spread “false information” about elections. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:56:41 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/justice-ministry-designates-novaya-gazeta-as-foreign-agent-a93641 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/zelensky-orders-tangible-response-against-russia-after-drone-strikes-sbu-hq-in-kyiv-a93640 Zelensky said that a Russian drone took direct aim at the office of SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad on Friday afternoon. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:20:32 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/zelensky-orders-tangible-response-against-russia-after-drone-strikes-sbu-hq-in-kyiv-a93640 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/it-still-causes-severe-stress-fear-of-expulsion-upends-life-for-some-russian-asylum-seekers-in-europe-a93628 From draft dodgers to anti-war activists, a growing number of Russian exiles are finding host countries unwilling to grant refuge. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:09:49 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/it-still-causes-severe-stress-fear-of-expulsion-upends-life-for-some-russian-asylum-seekers-in-europe-a93628 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/moscow-police-detain-yabloko-candidates-running-in-state-duma-elections-a93638 At least three members of Russia’s oldest liberal party have been detained in the capital in recent days. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/moscow-police-detain-yabloko-candidates-running-in-state-duma-elections-a93638 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/us-special-envoys-to-visit-russia-and-ukraine-this-weekend-a93637 Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner last visited Russia in January, when they held four hours of late-night talks with Putin at the Kremlin. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/us-special-envoys-to-visit-russia-and-ukraine-this-weekend-a93637 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/air-tanzania-suspends-flights-to-russia-following-zelenskys-airspace-warning-a93636 The decision comes two months after Air Tanzania launched direct flights to Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:03:41 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/air-tanzania-suspends-flights-to-russia-following-zelenskys-airspace-warning-a93636 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/ukrainian-drone-attacks-spark-fires-at-sochi-fuel-depots-a93635 Local authorities said drone debris had fallen at multiple locations in the Black Sea port city, sparking several fires. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:26:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/04/ukrainian-drone-attacks-spark-fires-at-sochi-fuel-depots-a93635 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/ukraines-sbu-accuses-russian-volunteer-corps-commander-of-plotting-to-kill-opposition-figure-a93634 The commander, Stepan Kaplunov, in turn, claimed SBU officers “kidnapped” him and forced him to deliver a false confession under duress. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:13:36 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/ukraines-sbu-accuses-russian-volunteer-corps-commander-of-plotting-to-kill-opposition-figure-a93634 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/international-equestrian-federation-lifts-restrictions-on-russian-riders-a93631 Russia's equestrian federation said that the FEI Council had approved the move after what it described as extensive negotiations between the national body and international officials. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:33:38 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/international-equestrian-federation-lifts-restrictions-on-russian-riders-a93631 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/where-can-russian-athletes-compete-after-the-iocs-provisional-ban-lift-a93324 The Moscow Times has compiled a list detailing where and how Russian athletes can currently compete on the international stage. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/where-can-russian-athletes-compete-after-the-iocs-provisional-ban-lift-a93324 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/aerospace-forces-general-reportedly-shot-and-wounded-in-saratov-region-a93633 Authorities did not identify the officer, but unverified reports claimed the victim was a major general who heads a strategic bomber division. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/aerospace-forces-general-reportedly-shot-and-wounded-in-saratov-region-a93633 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/russian-government-seizes-control-of-industrial-fan-producer-ventprom-a93629 Ventprom supplies ventilation systems to underground metro networks across Russia, as well as to companies like Lukoil and Rusal. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/russian-government-seizes-control-of-industrial-fan-producer-ventprom-a93629 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/russia-can-manage-its-growing-deficit-putin-says-a93630 The federal budget deficit grew by 40% in the first half of this year to reach 2.8% of gross domestic product. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:06:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/russia-can-manage-its-growing-deficit-putin-says-a93630 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/ukrainian-attacks-kill-2-in-belgorod-damage-apartments-outside-moscow-a93627 Authorities in the Moscow region said an industrial plant was also damaged amid the overnight drone barrage across Russia. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:56:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/ukrainian-attacks-kill-2-in-belgorod-damage-apartments-outside-moscow-a93627 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/norway-seizes-russian-ship-to-enforce-42bln-claim-by-ukraines-naftogaz-a93626 A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the seizure of the ship amounts to an act of “piracy.” Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:12:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/norway-seizes-russian-ship-to-enforce-42bln-claim-by-ukraines-naftogaz-a93626 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/russia-will-close-germanys-goethe-institut-cultural-centers-lavrov-says-a93625 The move comes in response to Germany’s announcement that it will close the Russian cultural center in Berlin following a drone incident. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:37:07 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/03/russia-will-close-germanys-goethe-institut-cultural-centers-lavrov-says-a93625 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/nearly-9k-ukrainian-drones-targeted-moscow-in-august-mayor-says-a93624 Mayor Sergei Sobyanin claimed air defenses intercepted the “vast majority” of the drones before they reached the city outskirts. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:50:40 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/nearly-9k-ukrainian-drones-targeted-moscow-in-august-mayor-says-a93624 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/ukraine-claims-it-foiled-fsb-plot-against-anti-kremlin-figure-amid-shootout-in-kyiv-a93623 Ukrainian media reported that the target of the assassination attempt was Stepan Kaplunov, a member of the Russian Volunteer Corps. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:45:37 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/ukraine-claims-it-foiled-fsb-plot-against-anti-kremlin-figure-amid-shootout-in-kyiv-a93623 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/childrens-hospice-founder-arrested-and-charged-over-war-fakes-a93622 Lida Moniava is the founder of the charity “Lighthouse,” which operates hospices for seriously ill children and young adults in Moscow. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/childrens-hospice-founder-arrested-and-charged-over-war-fakes-a93622 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/complete-nonsense-putin-dismisses-mobilization-rumors-a93621 “It’s an information attack on Russia,” the president told reporters in his first remarks on the growing rumors of an impending draft. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:48:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/complete-nonsense-putin-dismisses-mobilization-rumors-a93621 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/russia-says-it-wont-let-ukraine-disrupt-air-travel-after-zelensky-warning-a93619 Ukraine poses no threat to civil aviation, Zelensky said, "but there will be drones in Russia's skies and due notice must be taken." Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:51:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/russia-says-it-wont-let-ukraine-disrupt-air-travel-after-zelensky-warning-a93619 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/germany-shutters-russian-consulate-berlin-culture-center-after-blaming-moscow-for-airport-drone-attack-a93620 Russia’s Foreign Ministry vowed that it would respond to what it called the German government’s “anti-Russian action.” Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:26:44 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/02/germany-shutters-russian-consulate-berlin-culture-center-after-blaming-moscow-for-airport-drone-attack-a93620 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/man-shot-dead-after-attacking-people-at-moscow-church-a93617 An allegedly mentally ill man was shot and killed by a bystander outside a Moscow church after attacking people and badly injuring at least one paramedic with a shovel. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:51:06 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/man-shot-dead-after-attacking-people-at-moscow-church-a93617 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/why-the-middle-east-oil-shock-failed-to-save-russias-budget-a93552 Six months into the U.S.-Iran war, Russia’s oil windfall looks surprisingly meager despite initial predictions of a revenue boom. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:03:08 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/why-the-middle-east-oil-shock-failed-to-save-russias-budget-a93552 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/7-injured-in-krasnoyarsk-region-school-attack-a93616 Five children and two adults were treated at a local hospital and discharged for outpatient care, the regional health ministry said. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:30:39 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/7-injured-in-krasnoyarsk-region-school-attack-a93616 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/bomb-threats-force-evacuations-at-russian-schools-a93615 The hoaxes came amid Day of Knowledge celebrations that mark the start of the new school year every Sept. 1. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:31:30 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/bomb-threats-force-evacuations-at-russian-schools-a93615 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/russian-ambassador-to-uk-ends-his-tenure-a93613 Andrei Kelin’s tenure between November 2019 and July 2026 spanned the Covid-19 pandemic, the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and a ban on Russian diplomats from entering the British parliament. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:01:14 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/russian-ambassador-to-uk-ends-his-tenure-a93613 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/ukrainian-drone-attack-sparks-fire-at-ust-luga-port-a93612 Ust-Luga is Russia’s largest shipping terminal on the Baltic Sea and the second-largest nationwide behind Novorossiysk. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:09:52 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/ukrainian-drone-attack-sparks-fire-at-ust-luga-port-a93612 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/bessent-reportedly-tells-russian-finance-minister-no-economic-lifelines-until-ukraine-war-ends-a93611 The meeting between Bessent and Siluanov took place on the sidelines of a G20 summit of finance ministers and central bank governors. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:49:49 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/bessent-reportedly-tells-russian-finance-minister-no-economic-lifelines-until-ukraine-war-ends-a93611 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/european-forces-intercept-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-in-mediterranean-a93610 Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said EU defense ministers plan to discuss “actions against the shadow fleet” at a meeting later this week. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:03:39 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/european-forces-intercept-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-in-mediterranean-a93610 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/russia-reports-hottest-july-on-record-a93609 Nationwide average temperatures in July surpassed the previous record set in 2010, Russia’s national meteorological service said. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:58:17 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/russia-reports-hottest-july-on-record-a93609 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/putin-arrives-in-kyrgyzstan-for-sco-summit-a93607 The Russian president will also hold a series of bilateral talks with the leaders of China, India and other nations during the two-day trip. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/putin-arrives-in-kyrgyzstan-for-sco-summit-a93607 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/indonesia-investigating-reports-of-citizens-recruited-into-russian-military-a93606 Ukraine last week published scans of seven e-visa applications and one migration card it said belonged to Indonesian men who had allegedly enlisted in the Russian military. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:48:48 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/indonesia-investigating-reports-of-citizens-recruited-into-russian-military-a93606 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/drone-hits-high-rise-apartment-building-in-yekaterinburg-as-ukraine-targets-wildberries-hub-a93605 Local authorities said at least four people were injured during the drone barrage while several residential buildings were damaged. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:50:40 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/drone-hits-high-rise-apartment-building-in-yekaterinburg-as-ukraine-targets-wildberries-hub-a93605 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/investigators-drop-murder-charges-against-st-petersburg-businessman-ilya-traber-a93604 Traber was arrested in June and charged with ordering the murder of a local politician and business rival outside his home in the Leningrad region. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/31/investigators-drop-murder-charges-against-st-petersburg-businessman-ilya-traber-a93604 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/30/2-killed-in-ukrainian-attack-on-belgorod-authorities-say-a93603 The online retailer Ozon said one of its warehouses was struck and that some of its employees were injured. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/30/2-killed-in-ukrainian-attack-on-belgorod-authorities-say-a93603 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/29/russia-claims-strike-on-ukrainian-shipment-terminal-a93602 Russia claimed to have struck facilities in Ukraine containing weapons components and military aid from the West. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/29/russia-claims-strike-on-ukrainian-shipment-terminal-a93602 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/russian-military-conducts-mobile-icbm-test-a93601 The missile was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the northwestern Arkhangelsk region, the Defense Ministry said. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:04:53 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/russian-military-conducts-mobile-icbm-test-a93601 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/moscow-court-jails-ex-ukrainian-presidential-aide-oleksiy-arestovych-11-years-in-absentia-a93600 A judge found Arestovych guilty of spreading false information about the Russian military and publicly calling for terrorism. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:22:17 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/moscow-court-jails-ex-ukrainian-presidential-aide-oleksiy-arestovych-11-years-in-absentia-a93600 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/sverdlovsk-region-court-bars-yabloko-from-regional-assembly-race-a93599 Sverdlovsk is the fifth region where Yabloko has had its list of candidates barred from running in the regional assembly races in September. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/sverdlovsk-region-court-bars-yabloko-from-regional-assembly-race-a93599 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/access-restored-to-wikipedia-in-russia-after-overnight-outage-a93598 The tech platform Habr reported that Wikipedia was inaccessible in Russia for eight hours. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:30:39 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/access-restored-to-wikipedia-in-russia-after-overnight-outage-a93598 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/kremlin-says-ukraine-peace-talks-on-deep-pause-a93597 The New York Times reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow this week to push the Kremlin towards a peace deal. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:58:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/kremlin-says-ukraine-peace-talks-on-deep-pause-a93597 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/calls-to-rebury-a-siberian-mummy-unearth-decades-of-distorted-history-a93588 Shamans claim a Pandora’s box of disaster and conflict was opened when the remains of the “Altai Princess” were excavated three decades ago. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/calls-to-rebury-a-siberian-mummy-unearth-decades-of-distorted-history-a93588 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/lukashenko-to-meet-putin-on-saturday-a93596 Lukashenko arrived in Russia on Thursday, with his office saying he and Putin will discuss “key areas of bilateral cooperation.” Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/lukashenko-to-meet-putin-on-saturday-a93596 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/ukrainian-drone-attack-kills-one-sparks-fire-at-yaroslavl-oil-refinery-a93595 The Slavneft-Yanos refinery has been attacked multiple times this year as Ukraine targets Russian oil and fuel infrastructure. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/ukrainian-drone-attack-kills-one-sparks-fire-at-yaroslavl-oil-refinery-a93595 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/st-petersburg-businessman-ilya-traber-released-from-detention-fontanka-a93594 The businessman still faces charges of organized murder and arms trafficking, local media reported. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:26:49 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/28/st-petersburg-businessman-ilya-traber-released-from-detention-fontanka-a93594