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#OpEd Kazakhstan tries to balance relations with Russia and other major powers. But the economic impact from the war in Ukraine and meant that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had to speak out, albeit diplomatically, writes Zarina Akhmatova.
Tokayev’s Warning to Putin Was About More Than Ukraine - The Moscow Times
Opinion | Why would one of Russia's closest allies publicly call on President Vladimir Putin to freeze the war in Ukraine, knowing the message would not be welcome?
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The complex houses mission control for the Russian segment of the International Space Station.
Fire Breaks Out at Main Roscosmos Research Center Near Moscow - The Moscow Times
A fire briefly broke out Wednesday at the leading research center for Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, triggering an evacuation of staff.
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Russia’s Defense Ministry said the military drills will involve dozens of warships and aircraft, as well as more than 13,000 servicemen.
Japan Protests Russian Military Drills Near Disputed Kuril Islands - The Moscow Times
Japan has lodged a diplomatic protest over Russian military exercises taking place around the disputed southern Kuril Islands, Japanese media reported Wednesday.
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State media reported that Vladimir Tkachuk, founder and CEO of Uraldronzavod, is in critical condition and that doctors are “fighting for his life.”
Yekaterinburg Drone Maker CEO Wounded in Car Explosion - The Moscow Times
The head of a Russian drone manufacturer was seriously wounded in a car explosion, Russian media reported Wednesday, in what appears to be the second attempted assassination of a defense executive in ...
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In 2026, Russia said that new HIV infection rates had reached a historic low. But experts say the official statistics conceal a public health crisis that has only worsened since the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia Says Its HIV Rates Are Falling. Experts Aren’t So Sure. - The Moscow Times
Four years ago, while hospitalized with Covid-19, St.
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The president appointed new operational commanders in Ukraine, a unified logistics chief and a head for the newly established drone warfare branch.
Putin Announces Reshuffling of Top Military Leadership - The Moscow Times
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced a major reshuffle across the top ranks of Russia’s military, appointing new operational commanders in Ukraine, a unified logistics chief and a head for ...
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Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, who enjoy high salaries and social benefits, have become popular suitors for some low-income women. But women suspected of marrying a soldier for money rather than love can increasingly expect to become a target of widespread vitriol online.
‘Blacklist’: The Groups Shaming Russian Women Who Marry Soldiers for Money - The Moscow Times
“The dark side of love.
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The Western figures included former British national security adviser Tim Barrow, former German State Secretary Markus Ederer and veteran French diplomat Pierre Vimont, sources told Bloomberg.
Former European and Russian Officials Held Secret Talks in Austria – Bloomberg - The Moscow Times
Former diplomats and national security officials from Europe and Russia met secretly in Vienna last month to explore potential terms for holding peace talks with Ukraine, Bloomberg reported Wednesday,...
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Russian law enforcement officials claimed the man was acting on orders from Ukrainian military intelligence.
FSB Arrests Kaluga Man Accused of Plotting Attack on Military Enlistment Office - The Moscow Times
Russia’s FSB security service said Wednesday that it arrested a man who was suspected of plotting an arson attack against a military enlistment office in the central Kaluga region on orders from Ukrai...
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The latest attack comes as Russian strikes near Kyiv killed at least 14 people and injured more than two dozen others overnight.
Ukrainian Drone Barrage Sets Wildberries Sortation Center in Tula Region Ablaze - The Moscow Times
Ukrainian drones struck a Wildberries sortation center in the Tula region, the online retailer and local officials said Wednesday morning, with at least one person injured in the attack.
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President Vladimir Putin has signed laws expanding state oversight of food prices and establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading.
Putin Signs Laws Tightening Oversight of Food Prices and Cryptocurrency - The Moscow Times
President Vladimir Putin has signed laws expanding state oversight of food prices and establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading.
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A Russian soldier was taken into custody on Tuesday after opening fire on fellow servicemen and launching a deadly shooting spree in annexed Crimea, the Moscow-installed governor said.
Russian Soldier in Crimea Shoots and Kills Fellow Serviceman and 3 Civilians - The Moscow Times
A Russian soldier has been taken into custody after opening fire on fellow servicemen and launching a deadly shooting spree in annexed Crimea, the Moscow-installed governor said Tuesday.
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The Turkish Foreign Ministry said the civilian ships Yasar and Nadezhda were attacked after departing Novorossiysk on Monday evening, injuring several crew members, including Turkish citizens.
Turkey Calls for Safe Navigation in Black Sea After Drones Strike Commercial Ships - The Moscow Times
Turkey on Tuesday called on Russia and Ukraine to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the Black Sea after two Turkish-owned cargo vessels were struck near the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
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#OpEd Art can be a unifying force. But even three seconds of music from a famously anti-war Russian singer in #SpiderManBrandNewDay was too much for Ukraine, who cut the song. It's a missed opportunity to build bridges, argues Andrey Sapozhnikov.
Spider-Man Shows the Folly of Ukraine’s Cultural Boycott - The Moscow Times
Opinion | Last week, it emerged that the version of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” to be released in Ukrainian cinemas would be three seconds shorter than the original.
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Gazprom Neft is also now allowing customers to fill up gasoline canisters at the pump once again, something major gas stations banned at the height of this summer’s fuel shortage to prevent hoarding.
Gazprom Neft Lifts Fuel Purchasing Limits Across 13 Russian Regions - The Moscow Times
Gazprom Neft has rolled back restrictions on fuel purchases at its gas stations in 13 Russian regions, state media reported Tuesday.
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While Russia's Embassy in Italy blamed Ukraine and reports said a high-ranking general was targeted in the attack, much remains unconfirmed.
What We Know About the Deadly Moscow Restaurant Attack - The Moscow Times
At least three people were killed and 21 injured after a bomb carried by a woman exploded outside an upscale restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, authorities said. Authorities have descr...
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Consumer electronics retailer DNS filed a bankruptcy petition against the manufacturer, Kvant, last June over an unpaid debt of more than $8 million.
Russia’s Only Domestic TV Maker Declared Bankrupt - The Moscow Times
A Moscow court has declared Russia’s only domestic television manufacturer bankrupt, the newspaper Kommersant reported Monday, citing court records.
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As rumors of a new wave of mobilization swirl, one pro-war Telegram channel offered a solution: "Why wait for a draft notice when you can take control of the situation? Sign a military contract voluntarily."
Should Russia Brace for a New Mobilization? - The Moscow Times
"Why wait for a draft notice when you can take control of the situation?
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“Over time, for those who stayed in Russia and those who left, their views, their daily experiences, and their assessments of reality began to diverge,” one activist still inside Russia told The Moscow Times.
Even in Exile, Russia’s Political Opposition Struggles to Rise Above Its Divisions - The Moscow Times
When the former head of the late Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) was let go from his job last fall, he was light on details of the situation.
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Four others were wounded in the deadly attack, local authorities said, and the gunman was taken into custody.
Russian Soldier in Crimea Shoots and Kills Fellow Serviceman and 3 Civilians - The Moscow Times
A Russian soldier has been taken into custody after opening fire on fellow servicemen and launching a deadly shooting spree in annexed Crimea, the Moscow-installed governor said Tuesday.
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Moscow region authorities said another 10 people were injured in an overnight strike on a warehouse in the city of Chekov.
At Least 5 Killed in Ukraine’s Latest Drone Attack on Wildberries - The Moscow Times
Ukrainian drones struck three warehouses across Russia overnight, including two run by online retailer Wildberries, killing at least five people, local officials said on Tuesday.
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Fifty years ago today, Yuly Rybakov and fellow dissident artist Oleg Volkov painted the wall of the Peter and Paul Fortress with a phrase that became a symbol of resistance to Soviet rule: “You may crucify freedom, but the human soul knows no shackles.”
‘Art Always Tells the Truth’: Yuly Rybakov on Soviet Protests, Repressions and Russia’s Future - The Moscow Times
Yuly Rybakov is a Soviet-era dissident artist, human rights activist and former Russian lawmaker whose life has been shaped by his country’s history.
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#OpEd The war in Ukraine is often compared to the trenches and desolate landscapes of World War One. But there are political parallels, as well, argues historian Konstantin Gaivoronsky.
Putin Can Learn 3 Big Lessons From World War One - The Moscow Times
Opinion | It has become commonplace to compare the war in Ukraine to World War I, with its desolate blasted landscapes and grinding trench warfare.
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Russia’s wartime borrowing boom, which helped prop up the sanctions-hit economy, has left its banking sector increasingly vulnerable as high interest rates and slowing growth make it harder for companies and households to repay their debts.
Could Russia's Wartime Debt Boom Trigger a Banking Crisis? - The Moscow Times
Russia’s wartime borrowing boom, which helped prop up the economy following Western sanctions, has left the country’s banking sector increasingly vulnerable as high interest rates and slowing growth m...
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With the summer holidays in full swing, economic uncertainty and risks posed by Ukrainian drone strikes are reshaping how Russians are spending their long-awaited vacations.
For Russians, a Summer Vacation Abroad Is Now a Luxury Few Can Afford - The Moscow Times
With the summer holidays in full swing, economic uncertainty and risks posed by Ukrainian drone strikes are reshaping how Russians are spending their long-awaited vacations. Residents of major cities...
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In a video recorded in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the anti-war politician said he was “alive and free. But sadly, not yet in Russia.”
Boris Nadezhdin Leaves Russia - The Moscow Times
Opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin announced Monday that he has left Russia, days after he was forced to suspend his bid to run in parliamentary elections this September amid mounting pressure from...
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The test flight comes days after President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Siberian plant where the plane is assembled.
First Production Model of Russia’s MC-21 Jet Completes Maiden Flight - The Moscow Times
The mass-production model of Russia’s flagship MC-21 passenger jet has completed its first test flight, its manufacturer, the United Aircraft Corporation, said on Monday, days after President Vladimir...
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Securing a state-funded university place has long allowed talented applicants to obtain prestigious degrees and access better career opportunities. But critics say the Ukraine war has upended that system by prioritizing soldiers and their children.
'It's Like Winning at Roulette': War Quotas Squeeze Russian Students Out of Free University Spots - The Moscow Times
"SVO children, f*** you, let me get into university," a Russian teenager says in a TikTok video, using the Kremlin-sanctioned term for the war in Ukraine.
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The military and Transportation Ministry have set up a task force to reroute freight, protect commercial ships and shift cargo flows to alternative transit modes.
Russia Steps Up Ship Protection in Black Sea as Attacks Threaten Grain Exports - The Moscow Times
Russia's Transportation Ministry said Monday that it was stepping up protection of ships in the Azov-Black Sea basin while also developing alternative cargo routes, in a move that follows a sharp esca...
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Authorities said at least three people were wounded in the attack on Wildberries, the latest in Ukraine’s campaign against the company.
Ukrainian Attacks Kill 3 in Crimea and Set Wildberries Warehouse in Vladimir Region Ablaze - The Moscow Times
At least three people were killed in overnight Ukrainian attacks on annexed Crimea, local authorities said Monday morning, while the online retailer Wildberries said drones struck yet another one of i...
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