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, 13 Sep 2026 12:32:07 +0300 600 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/13/russian-nuclear-head-says-ukraine-attacked-fuel-trucks-endangered-zaporizhzhia-plant-a93695 The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, was seized by Russian forces in the early weeks of the Ukraine war. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:17:03 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/13/russian-nuclear-head-says-ukraine-attacked-fuel-trucks-endangered-zaporizhzhia-plant-a93695 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/13/russian-attacks-kill-6-injure-dozens-in-ukraine-as-moscow-says-it-hit-ships-plants-a93694 The civilian death toll has risen sharply in Ukraine over the past two months as Russia steps up attacks on power plants and other infrastructure. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/13/russian-attacks-kill-6-injure-dozens-in-ukraine-as-moscow-says-it-hit-ships-plants-a93694 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/12/kremlin-says-no-decision-yet-on-putins-g20-visit-dismisses-zelenskys-meeting-proposal-a93693 In April, the Kremlin said Putin could travel to the G20 summit after U.S. President ​Donald Trump suggested his attendance would be very helpful. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:15:20 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/12/kremlin-says-no-decision-yet-on-putins-g20-visit-dismisses-zelenskys-meeting-proposal-a93693 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/russian-official-to-attend-g20-energy-meeting-in-houston-next-week-white-house-official-says-a93692 The expected appearance comes after the U.S. welcomed Russia's finance minister to a meeting of G20 countries in North Carolina. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:39:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/russian-official-to-attend-g20-energy-meeting-in-houston-next-week-white-house-official-says-a93692 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/siberias-irkutsk-region-offers-military-recruiters-record-18k-commission-for-enlisting-foreigners-a93691 The move reflects a broader trend of increased recruitment payouts as regional governments scramble to meet military enlistment quotas. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/siberias-irkutsk-region-offers-military-recruiters-record-18k-commission-for-enlisting-foreigners-a93691 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/a-prison-of-survival-nobel-peace-prize-laureate-ales-bialiatski-on-life-behind-bars-in-belarus-a93690 The veteran human rights activist discusses life since his release, receiving the Nobel Prize behind bars and the outlook for Belarusian society. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/a-prison-of-survival-nobel-peace-prize-laureate-ales-bialiatski-on-life-behind-bars-in-belarus-a93690 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/yabloko-list-candidates-disqualified-in-tomsk-regional-elections-a93689 Seven Yabloko candidates running in single-member constituencies in Tomsk remain on the ballot despite the court ruling. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:59:04 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/yabloko-list-candidates-disqualified-in-tomsk-regional-elections-a93689 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/putin-meets-modi-as-india-hosts-brics-summit-a93686 A delegation of more than 300 Russian executives is accompanying Putin to New Delhi to negotiate supply chains and food security contracts. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:52:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/putin-meets-modi-as-india-hosts-brics-summit-a93686 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/russian-central-bank-holds-key-rate-at-14-a93688 Policymakers said rising fuel costs, driven by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries, are making it difficult for them to tame inflation. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/russian-central-bank-holds-key-rate-at-14-a93688 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/russia-launches-first-5g-networks-after-years-of-delays-a93685 All four of Russia’s major mobile operators launched 5G in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:56:07 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/russia-launches-first-5g-networks-after-years-of-delays-a93685 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/ukrainian-drone-barrage-sets-ozon-warehouse-in-saratov-ablaze-a93684 At least four people were killed in separate strikes across Russia as Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at the country overnight. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/11/ukrainian-drone-barrage-sets-ozon-warehouse-in-saratov-ablaze-a93684 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/us-extradites-3-russians-accused-of-cybercrime-since-june-a93681 The three men are accused of schemes that collectively affected tens of thousands of people and caused millions of dollars in losses. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:06:04 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/us-extradites-3-russians-accused-of-cybercrime-since-june-a93681 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/skater-kamila-valieva-loses-neutral-status-a93682 Valieva had been at the center of a doping scandal that rocked the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:59:33 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/skater-kamila-valieva-loses-neutral-status-a93682 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/former-rosnano-executive-jailed-9-years-for-embezzlement-a93680 A judge found Andrei Kushanryov guilty of embezzling billions of rubles meant for the development of a high-tech memory chip. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:29:38 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/former-rosnano-executive-jailed-9-years-for-embezzlement-a93680 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/regions-calling-russias-indigenous-activists-assemble-in-berlin-a93676 At a recent conference, leading Indigenous voices sought to assert themselves as a political force shaping global discourse and policies on Russia. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:08:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/regions-calling-russias-indigenous-activists-assemble-in-berlin-a93676 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/russian-orthodox-church-sends-bones-of-medieval-warrior-prince-to-ukraine-front-to-boost-troop-morale-a93679 The sarcophagus of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy was uncovered this summer during restoration work at Moscow's Cathedral of the Archangel inside the Kremlin. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/russian-orthodox-church-sends-bones-of-medieval-warrior-prince-to-ukraine-front-to-boost-troop-morale-a93679 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/rosnefts-ryazan-oil-refinery-shuts-down-after-drone-attack-industry-sources-say-a93678 The Ryazan oil refinery, which supplies Moscow with fuel, was also attacked by drones in May and July. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:11:34 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/rosnefts-ryazan-oil-refinery-shuts-down-after-drone-attack-industry-sources-say-a93678 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/moscow-outlines-major-suburban-metro-expansion-project-by-2035-a93677 Around 30 new metro stations will open in the next five years, officials said, followed by an additional 35 stations by 2035 — twelve of which will be built in the Moscow region. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/moscow-outlines-major-suburban-metro-expansion-project-by-2035-a93677 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/voronezh-woman-killed-and-caspian-seaport-hit-in-ukrainian-drone-strikes-a93674 In a separate seaborne drone attack on the Black Sea city of Sochi, 28 people were injured, local officials said Thursday morning. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:36:07 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/voronezh-woman-killed-and-caspian-seaport-hit-in-ukrainian-drone-strikes-a93674 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/fsb-arrests-former-british-embassy-guard-accused-of-gathering-intel-for-ukraine-a93675 The FSB alleged that Ukraine planned to use the information to carry out a false-flag attack targeting British diplomatic personnel. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:53:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/10/fsb-arrests-former-british-embassy-guard-accused-of-gathering-intel-for-ukraine-a93675 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/moscow-region-imposes-quarantine-near-over-lumpy-skin-disease-in-cattle-a93673 Authorities in the Irkutsk region also earlier imposed a quarantine in two towns and said infected animals would need to be culled. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/moscow-region-imposes-quarantine-near-over-lumpy-skin-disease-in-cattle-a93673 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/drones-hit-russias-gas-hinterland-in-northern-siberia-for-the-first-time-a93672 Novy Urengoy is Russia's unofficial gas capital, located in the Yamal-Nenets autonomous district in northwestern Siberia. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:29:25 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/drones-hit-russias-gas-hinterland-in-northern-siberia-for-the-first-time-a93672 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/russia-and-vietnam-sign-strategic-oil-reserve-deal-a93668 The two countries moved to deepen energy ties during President To Lam’s visit to Moscow. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/russia-and-vietnam-sign-strategic-oil-reserve-deal-a93668 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/prosecutors-seek-8-year-prison-sentence-for-culinary-historian-pavel-syutkin-a93671 Pavel Syutkin was arrested last October over Telegram posts about atrocities committed against civilians in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:39:26 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/prosecutors-seek-8-year-prison-sentence-for-culinary-historian-pavel-syutkin-a93671 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/leader-of-yablokos-sverdlovsk-region-branch-left-russia-reports-say-a93670 Maxim Petlin told Russian media that his lawyer advised him not to comment on reports of his departure “for the safety of my family and myself.” Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:04:03 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/leader-of-yablokos-sverdlovsk-region-branch-left-russia-reports-say-a93670 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/russians-aboard-ship-seized-by-norway-have-returned-home-foreign-ministry-says-a93667 The 69 Russian passengers and crew members were stuck for several days after a Norwegian court ordered the seizure of the Professor Molchanov at the request of the Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:02:49 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/russians-aboard-ship-seized-by-norway-have-returned-home-foreign-ministry-says-a93667 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/kabardino-balkaria-avalanche-deathtoll-climbs-to-13-as-rescue-efforts-continue-a93666 The avalanche swept down Mount Mizhirgi, one of the highest peaks in the North Caucasus, on Sunday, hitting a group of around 30 climbers. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:06:56 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/kabardino-balkaria-avalanche-deathtoll-climbs-to-13-as-rescue-efforts-continue-a93666 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/4-killed-in-ukrainian-attack-on-novorossiysk-a93664 Russian officials said more than two dozen people were wounded during the overnight attack on the port city. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:34:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/09/4-killed-in-ukrainian-attack-on-novorossiysk-a93664 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/germany-says-it-is-closing-berlins-russian-cultural-center-that-might-not-be-so-simple-a93651 The Russian House has been the subject of fierce debate since at least the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:35:49 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/germany-says-it-is-closing-berlins-russian-cultural-center-that-might-not-be-so-simple-a93651 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/trump-presses-putin-for-swift-end-to-ukraine-war-in-confidential-call-a93663 Trump was said to have pitched an end to the war as a way to “immediately” restore U.S.-Russian trade and economic relations. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:13:36 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/trump-presses-putin-for-swift-end-to-ukraine-war-in-confidential-call-a93663 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/russian-postal-workers-to-arm-themselves-with-anti-drone-weapons-a93662 The authorization for federal postal service employees to carry anti-drone weapons comes as Ukraine ramps up its attacks across the country. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:45:50 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/russian-postal-workers-to-arm-themselves-with-anti-drone-weapons-a93662 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/georgy-matyukhin-russias-first-central-bank-chief-dies-at-91-a93660 Matyukhin headed the Central Bank during the turbulent period of economic and political transition after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:23:07 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/georgy-matyukhin-russias-first-central-bank-chief-dies-at-91-a93660 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/hungary-expels-10-russian-diplomats-for-unacceptable-activities-a93659 Russia's Foreign Ministry said it would issue a “harsh and painful” response to the expulsion of its diplomats in Budapest. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:06:43 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/hungary-expels-10-russian-diplomats-for-unacceptable-activities-a93659 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/finland-completes-construction-of-russian-border-fence-a93658 Helsinki said the fence addresses heightened security risks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and could be extended further. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/finland-completes-construction-of-russian-border-fence-a93658 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/fsb-arrests-moldovan-suspected-of-shooting-air-force-general-a93657 The arrest comes days after pro-Kremlin media reported that Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich was shot and wounded in the Saratov region. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:05:53 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/fsb-arrests-moldovan-suspected-of-shooting-air-force-general-a93657 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/4-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attacks-on-russian-regions-and-crimea-a93656 Unverified reports also claimed that Ukraine targeted a Rosneft-operated oil refinery in the southern Saratov region. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/08/4-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attacks-on-russian-regions-and-crimea-a93656 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/russia-orders-closures-of-german-consulate-and-cultural-centers-in-tit-for-tat-move-a93655 Moscow gave diplomats and employees at the German consulate in St. Petersburg until Sept. 18 to cease operations and leave Russia. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:02:23 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/russia-orders-closures-of-german-consulate-and-cultural-centers-in-tit-for-tat-move-a93655 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/moscow-police-general-and-gas-station-executives-arrested-in-fuel-theft-scheme-a93654 Major General Sergei Malkov, who managed logistics as deputy head of the Moscow region’s Interior Ministry branch, and several others are accused of stealing fuel designated for police vehicles. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:42:24 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/moscow-police-general-and-gas-station-executives-arrested-in-fuel-theft-scheme-a93654 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/communist-bondarenko-barred-from-running-in-state-duma-elections-a93653 Nikolai Bondarenko, a former Saratov regional lawmaker and popular YouTuber with more than 2 million subscribers, was detained and fined last month over an old social media post featuring a photo of the late opposition activist Alexei Navalny. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/communist-bondarenko-barred-from-running-in-state-duma-elections-a93653 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/russia-and-north-korea-open-first-road-bridge-across-shared-border-a93652 Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin presided over a ceremony via video link to mark the official launch of traffic along the bridge. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/russia-and-north-korea-open-first-road-bridge-across-shared-border-a93652 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/6-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-strikes-across-russia-and-crimea-a93650 Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 306 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea overnight. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:36:23 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/6-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-strikes-across-russia-and-crimea-a93650 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/avalanche-in-kabardino-balkaria-kills-11-climbers-a93649 The avalanche swept down Mount Mizhirgi, one of the highest peaks in Russia's North Caucasus. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:34:49 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/07/avalanche-in-kabardino-balkaria-kills-11-climbers-a93649 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/06/us-envoys-make-first-kyiv-visit-amid-ukraine-peace-push-a93648 Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travelled from Moscow, where they held three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/06/us-envoys-make-first-kyiv-visit-amid-ukraine-peace-push-a93648 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/06/moscow-not-ruling-out-trilateral-meeting-of-russian-us-and-chinese-leaders-agencies-report-a93647 Earlier this month, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov raised the possibility of Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meeting in Shenzhen in November. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:10:02 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/06/moscow-not-ruling-out-trilateral-meeting-of-russian-us-and-chinese-leaders-agencies-report-a93647 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/06/russias-lavrov-calls-accusations-of-moscows-involvement-in-leipzig-drone-incident-start-of-real-war-a93646 The German government said last week that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/06/russias-lavrov-calls-accusations-of-moscows-involvement-in-leipzig-drone-incident-start-of-real-war-a93646 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 to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Sunday. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +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