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, 26 Jul 2026 05:24:11 +0300 600 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/25/ukrainian-attacks-kill-2-in-belgorod-and-target-wildberries-warehouse-in-urals-a93338 Wildberries suspended operations and evacuated workers at its local logistics facility in the city of Yekaterinburg. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/25/ukrainian-attacks-kill-2-in-belgorod-and-target-wildberries-warehouse-in-urals-a93338 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/25/major-russian-black-sea-oil-terminal-halts-operations-amid-ukrainian-drone-threat-a93337 The Sheskharis terminal in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk has not loaded any tankers since Tuesday morning, Bloomberg reported. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:50:03 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/25/major-russian-black-sea-oil-terminal-halts-operations-amid-ukrainian-drone-threat-a93337 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/chastity-or-passion-orthodox-priests-bring-chastity-lessons-to-russian-schools-a93330 Amid Russia's demographic crisis, priests lead classes on abstinence before marriage, discourage abortion and reinforce "traditional family values." Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/chastity-or-passion-orthodox-priests-bring-chastity-lessons-to-russian-schools-a93330 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/wildberries-freezes-loan-repayments-for-merchants-after-drone-strikes-a93333 The three-month payment pause will apply automatically through the company’s in-house financial services through the end of October. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:08:02 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/wildberries-freezes-loan-repayments-for-merchants-after-drone-strikes-a93333 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/putin-visits-siberian-factory-producing-delayed-russian-airliner-a93332 The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin toured the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, which is producing Russia’s long-delayed MC-21 passenger jet. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/putin-visits-siberian-factory-producing-delayed-russian-airliner-a93332 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/russia-bans-armenian-dairy-imports-over-alleged-health-violations-a93331 The ban follows a raft of Russian restrictions on the import and transit of Armenian food products this summer. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:41:11 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/russia-bans-armenian-dairy-imports-over-alleged-health-violations-a93331 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/russian-central-bank-warns-of-higher-inflation-as-it-lowers-key-rate-to-14-a93329 The modest decrease comes despite concerns that Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and commercial sites will fuel a renewed inflation surge. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/russian-central-bank-warns-of-higher-inflation-as-it-lowers-key-rate-to-14-a93329 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/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. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:41:44 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/where-can-russian-athletes-compete-after-the-iocs-provisional-ban-lift-a93324 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/russia-among-dozens-of-countries-targeted-by-new-trump-tariffs-a93328 The White House accused Russia and other countries of failing to enact or effectively enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:08:10 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/russia-among-dozens-of-countries-targeted-by-new-trump-tariffs-a93328 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/at-least-6-dead-after-ukrainian-drones-hit-wildberries-warehouses-and-industrial-facility-a93327 The online retailer said its logistics centers in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, as well as in annexed Crimea, were hit overnight. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/at-least-6-dead-after-ukrainian-drones-hit-wildberries-warehouses-and-industrial-facility-a93327 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/russias-independent-candidates-face-their-toughest-election-yet-a93322 Many Russians are frustrated with the war and the economy. Can this help candidates trying to challenge the political status quo? Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/russias-independent-candidates-face-their-toughest-election-yet-a93322 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/kazakhstan-cuts-oil-production-following-drone-strikes-on-black-sea-tankers-a93325 Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting oil tankers off its southern Black Sea coast to disrupt the global energy market. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:57:03 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/kazakhstan-cuts-oil-production-following-drone-strikes-on-black-sea-tankers-a93325 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/warplane-crashes-during-training-flight-in-moscow-region-a93323 The pilot ejected safely from the unarmed aircraft, military officials told state media. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:34:18 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/warplane-crashes-during-training-flight-in-moscow-region-a93323 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/communist-party-official-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-in-belgorod-a93321 Alexander Logvinov, who headed the Communist Party’s Belgorod city branch, was killed on Tuesday, party officials said. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:11:59 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/communist-party-official-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-in-belgorod-a93321 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/rubio-says-us-remains-committed-to-ukraine-peace-talks-after-meeting-with-lavrov-a93320 Rubio said President Donald Trump had made clear that the United States was prepared to help facilitate an end to a "senseless war" if the opportunity arose. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:12:50 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/rubio-says-us-remains-committed-to-ukraine-peace-talks-after-meeting-with-lavrov-a93320 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/kyrgyzstan-urges-citizens-in-russia-to-exercise-caution-following-drone-attacks-on-wildberries-warehouses-a93318 Two Kyrgyz citizens were among more than 70 people injured over the weekend during Ukrainian attacks on Wildberries facilities. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/kyrgyzstan-urges-citizens-in-russia-to-exercise-caution-following-drone-attacks-on-wildberries-warehouses-a93318 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/eu-agrees-21st-sanctions-package-against-russia-a93317 Greece received an exemption allowing its shipping firms to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas from the Arctic. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:56:56 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/eu-agrees-21st-sanctions-package-against-russia-a93317 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/3-killed-as-wave-of-ukrainian-drones-strikes-southern-russia-and-crimea-a93316 In Voronezh, falling drone debris triggered a fire at a residence that killed a three-year-old boy, local officials said. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/3-killed-as-wave-of-ukrainian-drones-strikes-southern-russia-and-crimea-a93316 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/german-nuclear-fuel-plant-cleared-to-work-with-russias-rosatom-a93315 There is so far no EU agreement on an extension of sanctions on Russia to the nuclear power sector. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:14:39 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/german-nuclear-fuel-plant-cleared-to-work-with-russias-rosatom-a93315 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/yandex-market-limits-liability-for-drone-attacks-after-wildberries-strikes-a93314 The changes make Yandex Market the latest major Russian marketplace to shift more of the financial risk from wartime disruptions onto merchants. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:06:19 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/yandex-market-limits-liability-for-drone-attacks-after-wildberries-strikes-a93314 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/richest-united-russia-candidates-report-more-than-103m-in-combined-income-a93313 The combined income of the seven richest United Russia candidates exceeded the annual budgets of several regional capitals. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:44:20 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/richest-united-russia-candidates-report-more-than-103m-in-combined-income-a93313 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/russia-says-it-struck-ukrainian-ports-and-ships-a93312 The Defense Ministry said it struck port infrastructure and vessels in the cities of Odesa and Chornomorsk that it said were supporting the Ukrainian military. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:54:32 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/russia-says-it-struck-ukrainian-ports-and-ships-a93312 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/european-forces-intercept-shadow-fleet-oil-tanker-in-mediterranean-sea-a93311 A European naval mission boarded a Russia-linked oil tanker suspected of sailing under a false flag on Monday, the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:07:55 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/european-forces-intercept-shadow-fleet-oil-tanker-in-mediterranean-sea-a93311 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/state-duma-passes-civic-death-bills-cutting-off-exiled-critics-from-banking-and-consular-services-a93308 Rights advocates warn that the legislation extends the Russian government’s ability to punish dissent far beyond its borders. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/state-duma-passes-civic-death-bills-cutting-off-exiled-critics-from-banking-and-consular-services-a93308 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/lavrov-and-rubio-set-to-meet-at-asean-summit-to-discuss-ukraine-peace-talks-a93306 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would also discuss broader bilateral issues with Russia’s foreign minister on Thursday. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:40:07 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/lavrov-and-rubio-set-to-meet-at-asean-summit-to-discuss-ukraine-peace-talks-a93306 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/russia-issues-arrest-warrant-for-ukraines-new-military-commander-just-hours-after-appointment-a93305 The arrest warrant appeared just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed General Oleksandr Syrskyi and named Mykhailo Drapatyi as his replacement. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:47:29 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/russia-issues-arrest-warrant-for-ukraines-new-military-commander-just-hours-after-appointment-a93305 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/ukrainian-drones-strike-wildberries-logistics-hubs-in-southern-russia-a93304 The founder of the online retailer said overnight attacks hit two distribution centers in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:08:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/ukrainian-drones-strike-wildberries-logistics-hubs-in-southern-russia-a93304 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/azerbaijan-hosted-secret-russian-german-talks-president-aliyev-says-a93302 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev claimed the meeting was held without his knowledge but said he could “only welcome it” if it could help end the Ukraine war. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:27:07 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/azerbaijan-hosted-secret-russian-german-talks-president-aliyev-says-a93302 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/russias-fuel-market-partially-stabilizing-deputy-pm-novak-says-a93300 Novak said state measures like foreign fuel purchases and delayed routine refinery maintenance have helped relieve pressure on the domestic market. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:36:54 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/russias-fuel-market-partially-stabilizing-deputy-pm-novak-says-a93300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/should-russia-brace-for-a-new-mobilization-a93256 Questions are once again mounting over whether the Kremlin could resort to a politically costly mobilization to boost its manpower. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/should-russia-brace-for-a-new-mobilization-a93256 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/yabloko-candidates-disqualified-in-st-petersburg-elections-over-missing-paperwork-a93299 Members of Yabloko told local media that 11 of their 25 nominees received formal notices claiming their submissions were incomplete. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:40:15 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/yabloko-candidates-disqualified-in-st-petersburg-elections-over-missing-paperwork-a93299 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/fbi-director-kash-patel-plans-trip-to-russia-in-october-politico-a93296 The Kremlin declined to confirm or deny the trip, telling reporters that “these kinds of visits usually happen behind closed doors.” Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:12:35 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/fbi-director-kash-patel-plans-trip-to-russia-in-october-politico-a93296 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/india-summons-russian-envoy-over-killing-of-4-indian-sailors-a93295 Ukraine said Russia hit a cargo ship with three cruise missiles on Sunday, killing 10 people including four Indian citizens. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:28:48 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/india-summons-russian-envoy-over-killing-of-4-indian-sailors-a93295 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/russia-expels-italian-diplomats-in-tit-for-tat-move-a93294 The expulsion of two Italian diplomats comes after Rome expelled a pair of Russian diplomats who were accused of spying. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:41:09 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/21/russia-expels-italian-diplomats-in-tit-for-tat-move-a93294 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/state-duma-expected-to-vote-on-updated-bill-cutting-off-exiled-critics-from-banking-and-property-services-report-says-a93292 The State Duma previously passed a milder version of the bill — which included basic asset freezes and the denial of consular services — in its first reading last December. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:59:49 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/state-duma-expected-to-vote-on-updated-bill-cutting-off-exiled-critics-from-banking-and-property-services-report-says-a93292 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/what-we-know-about-the-aftermath-of-ukraines-wildberries-drone-strikes-a93285 The strikes, one of the costliest attacks on Russia’s commercial infrastructure since the start of the war, hit small businesses especially hard. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/what-we-know-about-the-aftermath-of-ukraines-wildberries-drone-strikes-a93285 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/5-killed-in-drone-attack-on-bus-near-ukrainian-border-belgorod-governor-says-a93291 Acting Belgorod region Governor Alexander Shuvayev said 23 people in total were injured in the daytime strike. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:58:17 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/5-killed-in-drone-attack-on-bus-near-ukrainian-border-belgorod-governor-says-a93291 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/russia-extends-visa-free-travel-for-chinese-tourists-a93290 The waiver, which reciprocates China’s visa-free regime for Russians, is now set to expire in December 2027. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:36:06 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/russia-extends-visa-free-travel-for-chinese-tourists-a93290 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/russian-army-restored-control-over-key-supply-highway-to-crimea-official-claims-a93287 Kyiv has vowed to “isolate” Crimea from mainland Russia by taking control of the R-280 highway in occupied southern Ukraine. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:59:53 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/russian-army-restored-control-over-key-supply-highway-to-crimea-official-claims-a93287 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/chelyabinsk-activist-ends-election-bid-after-jump-from-window-to-escape-police-a93286 Mikhail Popov fractured his spine and was hospitalized last week after jumping out of a second-floor window while attempting to flee visiting police officers at his home. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/chelyabinsk-activist-ends-election-bid-after-jump-from-window-to-escape-police-a93286 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/moscow-judge-orders-detention-of-space-researcher-on-treason-allegations-a93284 Maxim Kravchuk, an aerodynamics specialist, works at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building, a Moscow-based research institution operating under the state space agency Roscosmos, Russian media reported. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:34:14 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/moscow-judge-orders-detention-of-space-researcher-on-treason-allegations-a93284 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/overnight-ukrainian-attacks-across-russia-kill-at-least-4-a93283 Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted nearly 400 Ukrainian drones between Sunday night and Monday morning. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:36:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/overnight-ukrainian-attacks-across-russia-kill-at-least-4-a93283 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/19/nadezhdin-says-his-political-campaign-is-over-amid-kremlin-pressure-a93282 “I no longer have any opportunity to engage in opposition politics legally in Russia," the politician said. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/19/nadezhdin-says-his-political-campaign-is-over-amid-kremlin-pressure-a93282 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/19/russia-hits-ukraine-with-largest-number-of-ballistic-missiles-kyiv-says-a93281 Russian forces have stepped up ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other cities in recent weeks. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:12:08 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/19/russia-hits-ukraine-with-largest-number-of-ballistic-missiles-kyiv-says-a93281 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/18/ukrainian-drone-attacks-kill-7-warehouse-workers-in-russia-a93280 A wave of Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses belonging to the online retailer Wildberries, as well as an oil refinery in the Moscow region. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/18/ukrainian-drone-attacks-kill-7-warehouse-workers-in-russia-a93280 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/17/could-russias-wartime-debt-boom-trigger-a-banking-crisis-a93271 Banks are increasingly exposed as high interest rates and slowing growth make it harder for companies and households to repay their debts. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/17/could-russias-wartime-debt-boom-trigger-a-banking-crisis-a93271 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/17/azerbaijan-and-russia-to-restore-direct-flights-halted-after-deadly-plane-crash-a93278 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that both countries have now “resolved all issues” connected to the downing of an Azerbaijani passenger jet in late 2024. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:21:53 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/17/azerbaijan-and-russia-to-restore-direct-flights-halted-after-deadly-plane-crash-a93278 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/17/kremlin-rejects-trumps-election-interference-claim-a93277 “Russia has never interfered in the domestic affairs of other countries,” top spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/17/kremlin-rejects-trumps-election-interference-claim-a93277 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/17/a-lawmaker-said-a-domestic-violence-law-would-undermine-families-then-came-the-backlash-a93269 Women have taken to social media to criticize State Duma lawmaker Nina Ostanina's claim that a domestic violence law would discourage men from marrying. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/17/a-lawmaker-said-a-domestic-violence-law-would-undermine-families-then-came-the-backlash-a93269 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/17/moscow-region-court-fines-nadezhdin-13-for-extremist-navalny-photo-a93276 The conviction means Nadezhdin is now banned from collecting signatures to appear on the ballot for State Duma elections this September. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/17/moscow-region-court-fines-nadezhdin-13-for-extremist-navalny-photo-a93276