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‘AS QUIETLY AS POSSIBLE’: PREMIUM ON SECRECY AS RUSSIA RAMS THROUGH MILITARY
DRAFT RULES BILL

News Analysis One source told The Moscow Times that there was such a rush to
pass the legislation that procedural rules were broken.   
4 Min read


VERIFIED RUSSIAN MILITARY DEATHS IN UKRAINE NOW EXCEED 20,000

The number of Russian troops independently confirmed to have died in Ukraine has
reached 20,451, with 1,820 killed in the past two weeks alone.
1 Min read

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AFTER 27 YEARS OF RIGHTS ACTIVISM, MOSCOW’S SAKHAROV CENTER PREPARES TO CLOSE
ITS DOORS

In depth The center's final exhibition at its headquarters on the banks of the
Yauza River was devoted to life of Soviet dissident Yelena Bonner. 
4 Min read
live


UKRAINE WAR: KYIV DENIES RUSSIA'S CLAIM OF SURROUNDED BAKHMUT

Ukraine's eastern forces say able to send food, ammo, medicine into besieged
city
8 civilians wounded in Russian shelling of eastern, southern Ukraine
U.K. says Ukraine makes ‘orderly withdrawals’ from Bakhmut amid Russian shelling
'effective and safe'


FINLAND UNVEILS FIRST SECTION OF RUSSIAN BORDER FENCE

Finland's border guard on Friday unveiled the first section of a 200-kilometer
border fence with Russia being built after Moscow invaded Ukraine...
2 Min read
pushing back


WOMAN FINED FOR ‘DISCREDITING’ ARMY AFTER ROW IN MOSCOW COFFEE SHOP

A Moscow resident was fined for “discrediting” the Russian army after she
defended Ukrainians in a public argument.
1 Min read
South Caucasus


TIMETABLE GLITCH FORCES VNUKOVO AIRPORT TO DENY RETURN OF DIRECT FLIGHTS TO
GEORGIA

Russia banned direct flights to Georgia in 2019 following protests in Tbilisi
against a Russian MP's plan to address parliament.
1 Min read
Rain on Parade


RUSSIA'S LARGEST TRADE UNION CALLS OFF LABOR DAY DEMONSTRATIONS

The Federation of Independent Trade Unions based its decision on heightened
terrorist threats.
1 Min read
In depth


CONFUSION AND INDIFFERENCE BUT NO PANIC AS RUSSIA TIGHTENS DRAFT RULES

Experts linked the new law to the failure of the Russian Armed Forces to achieve
major territorial gains in Ukraine this year.
4 Min read
police frequency


RADIO ENTHUSIAST WHO CALLED FOR PUTIN'S OVERTHROW GIVEN 6 YEARS IN JAIL

Kirill Akimov, 52, was arrested in June on suspicion of calling for violence
during two broadcasts on his amateur radio station.
1 Min read

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Editor's Pick

In depth


TOP RUSSIAN GENERAL DISMISSED AFTER VUHLEDAR DEFEAT

The removal is a rare glimpse into the internal fallout from Russia's failure to
achieve significant gains in its monthslong offensive.  
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


MY PARTNER IS A JOURNALIST JAILED FOR HIS WORK IN RUSSIA – JUST LIKE EVAN
GERSHKOVICH

I don’t believe that things will improve by being optimistic, but I do believe
that we must continue to work and support one another.
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


ANYTHING BUT MORE MOBILIZATION: RUSSIA’S STEALTHY PUSH TO FIND MORE SOLDIERS

The Kremlin's aim appears to be to convince more Russians to join up as
professional servicemen and be deployed to Ukraine.
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


DEBATES OVER UKRAINE WAR ROCK U.K. UNIVERSITIES, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

For Russian language students, the main impact of the war has been to make it
impossible to visit the place they are studying.
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


RUSSIAN COPPER BILLIONAIRE BANKROLLING MILITARY UNIT FIGHTING IN UKRAINE

Igor Altushkin is the principal financial backer of the Urals Battalion, sources
said.
3 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


WHY BLOCKADING RATHER THAN RETAKING CRIMEA MIGHT BE KYIV'S BEST OPTION

Ukraine may find it hard to retake Crimea, but might still achieve its key
objectives by blockading the peninsula.
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


EYEWITNESSES DESCRIBE ‘BOMB JOKES’ MOMENTS BEFORE CAFE BLAST THAT KILLED
MILITARY BLOGGER

One audience member told The Moscow Times that Vladlen Tatarsky said: “No
worries, bring it here, we'll check it."
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


TOP RUSSIAN GENERAL DISMISSED AFTER VUHLEDAR DEFEAT

The removal is a rare glimpse into the internal fallout from Russia's failure to
achieve significant gains in its monthslong offensive.  
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


MY PARTNER IS A JOURNALIST JAILED FOR HIS WORK IN RUSSIA – JUST LIKE EVAN
GERSHKOVICH

I don’t believe that things will improve by being optimistic, but I do believe
that we must continue to work and support one another.
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


ANYTHING BUT MORE MOBILIZATION: RUSSIA’S STEALTHY PUSH TO FIND MORE SOLDIERS

The Kremlin's aim appears to be to convince more Russians to join up as
professional servicemen and be deployed to Ukraine.
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


DEBATES OVER UKRAINE WAR ROCK U.K. UNIVERSITIES, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

For Russian language students, the main impact of the war has been to make it
impossible to visit the place they are studying.
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


RUSSIAN COPPER BILLIONAIRE BANKROLLING MILITARY UNIT FIGHTING IN UKRAINE

Igor Altushkin is the principal financial backer of the Urals Battalion, sources
said.
3 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


WHY BLOCKADING RATHER THAN RETAKING CRIMEA MIGHT BE KYIV'S BEST OPTION

Ukraine may find it hard to retake Crimea, but might still achieve its key
objectives by blockading the peninsula.
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


EYEWITNESSES DESCRIBE ‘BOMB JOKES’ MOMENTS BEFORE CAFE BLAST THAT KILLED
MILITARY BLOGGER

One audience member told The Moscow Times that Vladlen Tatarsky said: “No
worries, bring it here, we'll check it."
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


TOP RUSSIAN GENERAL DISMISSED AFTER VUHLEDAR DEFEAT

The removal is a rare glimpse into the internal fallout from Russia's failure to
achieve significant gains in its monthslong offensive.  
4 Min read



JUST IN

 * 12 hours ago
   
   FINLAND UNVEILS FIRST SECTION OF RUSSIAN BORDER FENCE

 * 13 hours ago
   
   VERIFIED RUSSIAN MILITARY DEATHS IN UKRAINE NOW EXCEED 20,000

 * 14 hours ago
   
   TIMETABLE GLITCH FORCES VNUKOVO AIRPORT TO DENY RETURN OF DIRECT FLIGHTS TO
   GEORGIA

 * 14 hours ago
   
   WOMAN FINED FOR ‘DISCREDITING’ ARMY AFTER ROW IN MOSCOW COFFEE SHOP

 * 15 hours ago
   
   ‘AS QUIETLY AS POSSIBLE’: PREMIUM ON SECRECY AS RUSSIA RAMS THROUGH MILITARY
   DRAFT RULES BILL

 * 15 hours ago
   
   RUSSIA'S LARGEST TRADE UNION CALLS OFF LABOR DAY DEMONSTRATIONS

 * 16 hours ago
   
   RADIO ENTHUSIAST WHO CALLED FOR PUTIN'S OVERTHROW GIVEN 6 YEARS IN JAIL

Editor's Pick

In depth


TOP RUSSIAN GENERAL DISMISSED AFTER VUHLEDAR DEFEAT

The removal is a rare glimpse into the internal fallout from Russia's failure to
achieve significant gains in its monthslong offensive.  
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


MY PARTNER IS A JOURNALIST JAILED FOR HIS WORK IN RUSSIA – JUST LIKE EVAN
GERSHKOVICH

I don’t believe that things will improve by being optimistic, but I do believe
that we must continue to work and support one another.
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


ANYTHING BUT MORE MOBILIZATION: RUSSIA’S STEALTHY PUSH TO FIND MORE SOLDIERS

The Kremlin's aim appears to be to convince more Russians to join up as
professional servicemen and be deployed to Ukraine.
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


DEBATES OVER UKRAINE WAR ROCK U.K. UNIVERSITIES, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

For Russian language students, the main impact of the war has been to make it
impossible to visit the place they are studying.
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


RUSSIAN COPPER BILLIONAIRE BANKROLLING MILITARY UNIT FIGHTING IN UKRAINE

Igor Altushkin is the principal financial backer of the Urals Battalion, sources
said.
3 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


WHY BLOCKADING RATHER THAN RETAKING CRIMEA MIGHT BE KYIV'S BEST OPTION

Ukraine may find it hard to retake Crimea, but might still achieve its key
objectives by blockading the peninsula.
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


EYEWITNESSES DESCRIBE ‘BOMB JOKES’ MOMENTS BEFORE CAFE BLAST THAT KILLED
MILITARY BLOGGER

One audience member told The Moscow Times that Vladlen Tatarsky said: “No
worries, bring it here, we'll check it."
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


TOP RUSSIAN GENERAL DISMISSED AFTER VUHLEDAR DEFEAT

The removal is a rare glimpse into the internal fallout from Russia's failure to
achieve significant gains in its monthslong offensive.  
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


MY PARTNER IS A JOURNALIST JAILED FOR HIS WORK IN RUSSIA – JUST LIKE EVAN
GERSHKOVICH

I don’t believe that things will improve by being optimistic, but I do believe
that we must continue to work and support one another.
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


ANYTHING BUT MORE MOBILIZATION: RUSSIA’S STEALTHY PUSH TO FIND MORE SOLDIERS

The Kremlin's aim appears to be to convince more Russians to join up as
professional servicemen and be deployed to Ukraine.
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


DEBATES OVER UKRAINE WAR ROCK U.K. UNIVERSITIES, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

For Russian language students, the main impact of the war has been to make it
impossible to visit the place they are studying.
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


RUSSIAN COPPER BILLIONAIRE BANKROLLING MILITARY UNIT FIGHTING IN UKRAINE

Igor Altushkin is the principal financial backer of the Urals Battalion, sources
said.
3 Min read

Editor's Pick

opinion


WHY BLOCKADING RATHER THAN RETAKING CRIMEA MIGHT BE KYIV'S BEST OPTION

Ukraine may find it hard to retake Crimea, but might still achieve its key
objectives by blockading the peninsula.
4 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


EYEWITNESSES DESCRIBE ‘BOMB JOKES’ MOMENTS BEFORE CAFE BLAST THAT KILLED
MILITARY BLOGGER

One audience member told The Moscow Times that Vladlen Tatarsky said: “No
worries, bring it here, we'll check it."
5 Min read

Editor's Pick

In depth


TOP RUSSIAN GENERAL DISMISSED AFTER VUHLEDAR DEFEAT

The removal is a rare glimpse into the internal fallout from Russia's failure to
achieve significant gains in its monthslong offensive.  
4 Min read

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MY PARTNER IS A JOURNALIST JAILED FOR HIS WORK IN RUSSIA – JUST LIKE EVAN
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HOSTING RUSSIAN NUCLEAR WEAPONS WILL HAVE FAR-REACHING CONSEQUENCES FOR BELARUS

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more opinion


PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

More men needed


IN PHOTOS: RUSSIAN MILITARY RAMPS UP ARMY RECRUITMENT DRIVE

Student Soldiers


IN PHOTOS: RUSSIAN HIGH SCHOOLERS UNDERGO BASIC MILITARY, FIRST AID TRAINING

Church Battle


IN PHOTOS: ORTHODOX BELIEVERS, PRO-UKRAINIAN PROTESTERS STAND OFF AT HISTORIC
KYIV MONASTERY

growth industry


IN PHOTOS: RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA SPURS BOOM IN MANDARIN CLASSES


IN DEPTH

end of an era


AFTER 27 YEARS OF RIGHTS ACTIVISM, MOSCOW’S SAKHAROV CENTER PREPARES TO CLOSE
ITS DOORS

The center's final exhibition at its headquarters on the banks of the Yauza
River was devoted to life of Soviet dissident Yelena Bonner. 
4 Min read
manpower issues


CONFUSION AND INDIFFERENCE BUT NO PANIC AS RUSSIA TIGHTENS DRAFT RULES

Experts linked the new law to the failure of the Russian Armed Forces to achieve
major territorial gains in Ukraine this year.
4 Min read
fraying ties


DEBATES OVER UKRAINE WAR ROCK U.K. UNIVERSITIES, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

For Russian language students, the main impact of the war has been to make it
impossible to visit the place they are studying.
5 Min read
old habits


‘AGAIN TOTALITARIAN’: VETERAN ACTIVIST OLEG ORLOV SAYS SOVIET-ERA PRACTICES
RETURNING IN RUSSIA

Despite facing jail time for criticizing the Ukraine War, the co-chair of human
rights group Memorial does not intend to leave Russia.
4 Min read
professional job


EYEWITNESSES DESCRIBE ‘BOMB JOKES’ MOMENTS BEFORE CAFE BLAST THAT KILLED
MILITARY BLOGGER

One audience member told The Moscow Times that Vladlen Tatarsky said: “No
worries, bring it here, we'll check it."
5 Min read


MOST READ

 * 1
   In depth
   
   AFTER 27 YEARS OF RIGHTS ACTIVISM, MOSCOW’S SAKHAROV CENTER PREPARES TO CLOSE
   ITS DOORS

 * 2
   Justice deferred
   
   RUSSIA MOVES TO OUTLAW COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

 * 3
   Disappearing Act
   
   PAST FINANCIAL DECLARATIONS MADE BY RUSSIAN OFFICIALS BEGIN TO VANISH

 * 4
   market forces
   
   RUSSIAN OIL EXPORTS HIT NEAR 3-YEAR HIGH IN MARCH DESPITE REVENUE DROP

 * 5
   Military exercises
   
   RUSSIAN PACIFIC FLEET PUT ON HIGH ALERT IN SNAP DRILLS

More in depth

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BUSINESS

market forces


RUSSIAN OIL EXPORTS HIT NEAR 3-YEAR HIGH IN MARCH DESPITE REVENUE DROP

Russian oil exports jumped to their highest level in almost three years in
March, according to the International Energy Agency.


1 Min read
crimean assets


UKRAINE'S NAFTOGAZ ANNOUNCES $5 BLN LAWSUIT WIN AGAINST RUSSIA

A tribunal has ordered Russia to compensate the Ukrainian energy giant for the
seizure of its Crimean assets.


1 Min read
sharp decline


RUSSIAN INFLATION DIPS BELOW 4% FOR FIRST TIME SINCE INVASION OF UKRAINE

Inflation in March stood at 3.51% year-on-year, down sharply from 10.99% in
February, according to Rosstat.
1 Min read
Friends in need


RUSSIA BEGINS FUEL DELIVERIES TO IRAN BY TRAIN – REUTERS

In the face of international sanctions, Russia is now exporting fuel products to
Iran by rail, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
2 Min read
More business

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ARTS AND LIFE

the word's worth


TWO WORDS, THREE LETTERS AND TEN MEANINGS

Oh, the joy of little Russian words.
4 Min read
second look


‘THE HORDE’ SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON THE HISTORY OF THE MONGOLS – AND RUSSIA

Author Marie Favereau's book is crucial for understanding the history - and
nature - of Russia and Russian rule.
5 Min read
serious denunciation


ACTRESS LIYA AKHEDZHAKOVA ACCUSED OF TREASON

A petition to the Prosecutor General requests that the 84-year-old actress be
charged with three crimes.
2 Min read
new cinema


SEE A NEW WORLD IN 'THE CAGE IS LOOKING FOR A BIRD'

A look at the first Chechen film shown at an international festival.
4 Min read

More Arts and Life

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THE NEW DIASPORA

'foreign agent' law


WHILE SOME RUSSIAN EXILES JOIN GEORGIA PROTESTS, OTHERS KEEP AWAY

When thousands of Georgians protested this week, some Russian exiles joined
rallies that would have been unthinkable in their homeland.
3 Min read
opinion Michele A. Berdy


A FAMILY HISTORY OF NOT LOOKING BACK

Reflecting on the year since I left Russia — and a century since my grandparents
emigrated from the Russian Empire.
7 Min read
emigration challenges


TO REACH RUSSIAN AUDIENCES, EMIGRE ACTIVISTS AND MEDIA FORCED TO INNOVATE

Exiled Russian activists are working hard to remain one step ahead of the
Kremlin and relevant to their audiences.
4 Min read
lost luminaries


9 RUSSIAN CULTURAL AND SPORTING FIGURES WHO EMIGRATED IN A YEAR OF WAR

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked an exodus of cultural and sporting stars,
many of whom publicly condemned the war.
6 Min read
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