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 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:22:59 +0300 600 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/russian-railways-forms-task-force-to-address-fuel-shortages-a93038 The company highlighted growing concern over aviation fuel, noting that keeping Russian airports supplied has become a “zone of special attention” to “eliminate fuel shortages.” Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:07:54 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/russian-railways-forms-task-force-to-address-fuel-shortages-a93038 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/white-house-allows-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver-to-expire-for-third-time-a93037 Trump said this week that his administration would “soon” be able to reimpose sanctions on Russian crude “because the oil is now flowing” through the Strait of Hormuz. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:44:30 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/white-house-allows-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver-to-expire-for-third-time-a93037 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/fsb-arrests-st-petersburg-businessman-ilya-traber-in-murder-investigation-a93034 Sources told Russian media that Traber, who has reported ties to Vladimir Putin, is suspected of being involved in the murder of a businessman and politician in 2022. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:06:58 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/fsb-arrests-st-petersburg-businessman-ilya-traber-in-murder-investigation-a93034 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/ukrainian-drone-strike-targets-bus-carrying-belarusian-youth-soccer-team-in-bryansk-region-killing-1-a93036 Russian authorities said a woman was killed and six people, including children, were hospitalized following the attack. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/ukrainian-drone-strike-targets-bus-carrying-belarusian-youth-soccer-team-in-bryansk-region-killing-1-a93036 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/russian-mfa-issued-over-1k-traditional-values-visas-in-2025-a93033 The “humanitarian support” initiative allows citizens of the U.S., the EU and several other countries to apply for special visas if they oppose what Moscow characterizes as the “destructive neoliberal ideological agenda” in their home nations. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/russian-mfa-issued-over-1k-traditional-values-visas-in-2025-a93033 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/russia-deploys-emergency-crews-to-siberia-as-krasnoyarsk-wildfires-nearly-quadruple-in-size-a93032 Authorities have blamed the rapid spread on high temperatures and severe Siberian silkmoth infestations, which have killed off vast swaths of trees and left behind large amounts of highly flammable deadwood. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:47:35 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/russia-deploys-emergency-crews-to-siberia-as-krasnoyarsk-wildfires-nearly-quadruple-in-size-a93032 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/russian-frigate-fired-warning-shots-at-british-yacht-in-english-channel-a93031 Russia's Defense Ministry said a yacht had made a "dangerous approach" in the English Channel. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/russian-frigate-fired-warning-shots-at-british-yacht-in-english-channel-a93031 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/g7-leaders-agree-to-intensify-pressure-on-russia-a93030 "Russia should make a deal" to end the war against Ukraine, Donald Trump said after meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:42:47 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/g7-leaders-agree-to-intensify-pressure-on-russia-a93030 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/crimea-bans-nighttime-motorcycle-riding-for-allegedly-disrupting-air-defense-forces-a93029 The movement of motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, ATVs and similar modes of transportation will be strictly banned between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from June 17 until further notice, Kremlin-backed authorities said. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:12:40 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/crimea-bans-nighttime-motorcycle-riding-for-allegedly-disrupting-air-defense-forces-a93029 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/tatneft-limits-gasoline-sales-following-ukrainian-drone-strike-on-its-refinery-a93026 In some regions, passenger vehicles are now restricted to purchases of 30 liters of gasoline and 60 liters of diesel at Tatneft gas stations. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/tatneft-limits-gasoline-sales-following-ukrainian-drone-strike-on-its-refinery-a93026 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/peaceful-russia-anti-war-exiles-found-their-first-political-party-a93014 The Peaceful Russia party wants to work on behalf of Kremlin critics inside and outside the country. But many questions remain unanswered. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:41:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/peaceful-russia-anti-war-exiles-found-their-first-political-party-a93014 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/russian-dissident-artist-shot-dead-in-eastern-poland-a93025 Polish police said they arrested two Belarusian citizens following the deadly shooting on Monday morning, but they have yet to press charges. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:10:22 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/russian-dissident-artist-shot-dead-in-eastern-poland-a93025 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/uk-sanctions-russias-new-arctic-lng-fleet-in-war-economy-crackdown-a93024 The four targeted LNG ships were included in a broader sanctions package hitting 70 individuals and entities. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/uk-sanctions-russias-new-arctic-lng-fleet-in-war-economy-crackdown-a93024 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/ukrainian-drone-attacks-spark-fires-at-moscow-refinery-and-krasnodar-region-fuel-depot-a93023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called strikes a “just response” to Russia’s ongoing attacks and protracted invasion. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/16/ukrainian-drone-attacks-spark-fires-at-moscow-refinery-and-krasnodar-region-fuel-depot-a93023 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/finland-charges-russian-captain-and-crew-member-with-sabotaging-undersea-cables-a93020 The Fitburg, a cargo vessel traveling from Russia to Israel, was boarded by Finnish authorities on Dec. 31 after it was suspected of intentionally dropping its anchor to damage communications infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:43:21 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/finland-charges-russian-captain-and-crew-member-with-sabotaging-undersea-cables-a93020 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/tu-22m3-strategic-bomber-crashes-during-training-flight-in-irkutsk-region-a93018 Russia’s Defense Ministry said the crew ejected from the aircraft and were alive and well. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:18:02 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/tu-22m3-strategic-bomber-crashes-during-training-flight-in-irkutsk-region-a93018 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/eu-sanctions-russias-prosecutor-general-and-dozens-of-others-a93017 The latest sanctions package also targets several FSB security service officers allegedly involved in Navalny’s persecution, poisoning and death. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/eu-sanctions-russias-prosecutor-general-and-dozens-of-others-a93017 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/wildfire-smoke-engulfs-siberian-towns-a93016 More than 50 wildfires are active across nine municipal districts in the Krasnoyarsk region, officials said Monday. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:31:31 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/wildfire-smoke-engulfs-siberian-towns-a93016 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/after-arrests-for-anti-war-songs-a-young-street-band-is-rebuilding-its-life-in-exile-a92998 Stoptime members Diana Loginova and Alexander Orlov spoke to MT about emigration, anti-war sentiment in Russia and their plans for the future. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/after-arrests-for-anti-war-songs-a-young-street-band-is-rebuilding-its-life-in-exile-a92998 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/st-petersburg-navy-day-parade-cancelled-for-second-year-in-a-row-fontanka-a93015 “As you can imagine, it’s not the right time,” a Navy spokesperson told local media. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/st-petersburg-navy-day-parade-cancelled-for-second-year-in-a-row-fontanka-a93015 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/ukrainian-drone-strikes-in-tula-region-kill-3-as-russian-barrage-sets-historic-kyiv-monastery-ablaze-a93012 Russia’s military disputed the claim that it hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and said its forces only targeted Ukrainian defense companies. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:33:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/15/ukrainian-drone-strikes-in-tula-region-kill-3-as-russian-barrage-sets-historic-kyiv-monastery-ablaze-a93012 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/14/putin-zelensky-discuss-ukraine-and-iran-wars-with-trump-a93010 Shortly after Zelensky announced his call with Trump, the Kremlin said Putin and his U.S. counterpart had held a 'friendly and frank' phone call. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/14/putin-zelensky-discuss-ukraine-and-iran-wars-with-trump-a93010 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/14/uk-intercepts-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-in-english-channel-a93009 The 6-hour operation to intercept the vessel SMYRTOS was supported by aircraft and navy vessels, said the British defense ministry. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:18:14 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/14/uk-intercepts-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-in-english-channel-a93009 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/13/north-korea-protests-seoul-eu-rebuke-of-russia-ties-a93008 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:54:18 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/13/north-korea-protests-seoul-eu-rebuke-of-russia-ties-a93008 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/13/ukrainian-strike-kills-1-wounds-3-in-southern-russia-a93007 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/13/ukrainian-strike-kills-1-wounds-3-in-southern-russia-a93007 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/putin-says-ukrainian-drone-strikes-aim-to-divide-russians-a93006 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:02:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/putin-says-ukrainian-drone-strikes-aim-to-divide-russians-a93006 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/novosibirsk-lifts-quarantine-that-triggered-mass-cattle-culls-a93003 Around 90,000 cattle were culled across nine Russian regions, including Novosibirsk, between February and March. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:56:17 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/novosibirsk-lifts-quarantine-that-triggered-mass-cattle-culls-a93003 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/adam-kadyrov-awarded-second-hero-of-chechnya-medal-a93002 Kadyrov received his first “Hero of Chechnya” award at age 15 in 2023 after the high-profile beating of a young man accused of burning the Quran. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:45:35 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/adam-kadyrov-awarded-second-hero-of-chechnya-medal-a93002 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russia-advises-citizens-wanted-in-us-against-visiting-thailand-a93000 The advisory comes as suspected hacker Denis Obrezko made his initial appearance in U.S. court after being arrested in Thailand last year.  Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:41:10 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russia-advises-citizens-wanted-in-us-against-visiting-thailand-a93000 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russian-lawmaker-calls-for-terrorist-designation-for-spacex-as-company-readies-blockbuster-ipo-a92997 SpaceX has provided Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russian-lawmaker-calls-for-terrorist-designation-for-spacex-as-company-readies-blockbuster-ipo-a92997 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/ust-luga-port-explosion-kills-3-foreigners-media-reports-a92999 The Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga has been a regular target of Ukrainian drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:23:19 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/ust-luga-port-explosion-kills-3-foreigners-media-reports-a92999 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/armenian-prime-minister-congratulates-putin-on-russia-day-as-ties-sour-a92996 Russian-Armenian relations have been deteriorating since the South Caucasus nation adopted a 2025 law initiating its EU accession process. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:45:35 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/armenian-prime-minister-congratulates-putin-on-russia-day-as-ties-sour-a92996 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russia-files-media-cases-against-kommersant-sim-media-holding-and-several-editors-a92993 The outlets reportedly face accusations of "abusing media freedom." Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russia-files-media-cases-against-kommersant-sim-media-holding-and-several-editors-a92993 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/communist-lawmaker-slams-out-of-touch-war-management-ahead-of-fall-duma-elections-a92994 Markhayev, a member of Russia’s systemic opposition, compared the management of the war to a “foreign invader.” Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/communist-lawmaker-slams-out-of-touch-war-management-ahead-of-fall-duma-elections-a92994 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russia-confiscates-76bln-in-assets-in-largest-nationalization-yet-a92991 The Kremlin's campaign to bring private assets under state control has already transferred businesses worth an estimated $89.7 billion to government ownership. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:14:22 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russia-confiscates-76bln-in-assets-in-largest-nationalization-yet-a92991 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/small-share-of-sevastopol-gas-stations-resume-unrestricted-sales-a92990 Nine out of more than 100 gas stations belonging to a single major retailer have resumed sales in annexed Crimea’s biggest city of Sevastopol Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:04:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/small-share-of-sevastopol-gas-stations-resume-unrestricted-sales-a92990 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russia-delays-flagship-aerospace-exhibition-to-2027-a92989 Held every two years since 1993, MAKS has long served as Russia's premier aerospace exhibition. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russia-delays-flagship-aerospace-exhibition-to-2027-a92989 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/ukrainian-drone-attacks-target-tatarstan-refineries-and-samara-petrochemical-plant-on-russia-day-a92988 The targets reportedly included Russia’s largest producer of synthetic rubber and plastics and the Taneco oil refinery. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/ukrainian-drone-attacks-target-tatarstan-refineries-and-samara-petrochemical-plant-on-russia-day-a92988 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/russia-issues-sweeping-ban-on-armenian-imports-after-pashinyans-victory-a92984 Russia will restrict imports of most food, seeds, flowers, wood and fertilizer from Armenia starting on Friday. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:47:38 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/russia-issues-sweeping-ban-on-armenian-imports-after-pashinyans-victory-a92984 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/cyprus-stops-accepting-visa-applications-at-centers-in-russia-shifts-operations-to-consulates-a92983 Cyprus will suspend visa processing at its third-party centers across Russia and temporarily route all applications directly through its consulates. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:34:50 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/cyprus-stops-accepting-visa-applications-at-centers-in-russia-shifts-operations-to-consulates-a92983 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/regions-calling-how-rare-wartime-protests-changed-this-siberian-republic-a92980 One year ago, nearly 2% of Altai's population rallied against political and economic encroachment from Moscow. What has happened since? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:47:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/regions-calling-how-rare-wartime-protests-changed-this-siberian-republic-a92980 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/ambassadors-of-britain-france-and-germany-hold-talks-with-senior-russian-diplomats-a92981 Earlier in the week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hinted at the upcoming talks while claiming the ambassadors were “begging” to meet with his deputies. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/ambassadors-of-britain-france-and-germany-hold-talks-with-senior-russian-diplomats-a92981 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/ukrainian-strikes-damage-several-bridges-linking-occupied-kherson-with-annexed-crimea-a92979 Kremlin-installed authorities recently restricted commercial and passenger traffic along major roadways leading to Crimea. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:54 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/ukrainian-strikes-damage-several-bridges-linking-occupied-kherson-with-annexed-crimea-a92979 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/world-chess-suspends-russia-over-events-in-occupied-ukraine-a92978 The suspension will last for three years or until the Chess Federation of Russia complies with an order issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:54:07 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/world-chess-suspends-russia-over-events-in-occupied-ukraine-a92978 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/putin-signs-law-to-seize-property-of-exiled-dissidents-before-trial-a92975 Now, authorities no longer have to wait for a court ruling to seize the property of exiled Russians living abroad. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:53:17 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/11/putin-signs-law-to-seize-property-of-exiled-dissidents-before-trial-a92975 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/russia-backs-down-on-roblox-ban-after-childrens-complaints-a92976 The gaming platform was blocked on claims that it distributes extremist materials and promotes “LGBT propaganda,” igniting a backlash from its young users. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:12:05 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/russia-backs-down-on-roblox-ban-after-childrens-complaints-a92976 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/russian-and-belarusian-supreme-courts-sign-deal-to-harmonize-judicial-practice-a92974 The memorandum of understanding, described as the first of its kind, is aimed at improving cooperation between the two legal systems on civil, criminal, economic, labor and family cases. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:04:38 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/russian-and-belarusian-supreme-courts-sign-deal-to-harmonize-judicial-practice-a92974 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/russia-in-talks-with-syria-to-reformat-military-bases-a92971 Questions over the future of Moscow’s control of the Tartus naval base and the Hmeimim airbase have mounted since the December 2024 ouster of Russian ally Bashar al-Assad. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:47:34 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/russia-in-talks-with-syria-to-reformat-military-bases-a92971 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/moscow-police-arrest-2-teenagers-on-suspicion-of-planning-car-bomb-attack-a92970 Both teenagers were charged with attempted murder and the illegal manufacture and storage of explosives, investigators said. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:45:18 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/moscow-police-arrest-2-teenagers-on-suspicion-of-planning-car-bomb-attack-a92970 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/third-government-auction-fails-to-sell-stake-in-russian-gold-miner-a92968 Since May, the Russian government has been trying to sell a 67.2% stake in the Yuzhuralzoloto Group of Companies. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:18:56 +0300 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/10/third-government-auction-fails-to-sell-stake-in-russian-gold-miner-a92968