The Moscow Times
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A news outlet based in Russia that covers domestic and international news, with a focus on events in Moscow and Northern Russia, including political developments, economic issues, and conflicts involving Ukraine.
- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
- 11 Russia peers
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- Regions Calling: As Fuel Crisis Widens, Russia's Regions Brace for the WorstFuel shortages in Russia's regions, caused by Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure, are leading to rationing, rising prices, and economic hardship, with some residents fearing the worst.
- Russia Orders Closure of Romanian Consulate in St. PetersburgRussia closed Romania's St. Petersburg consulate and expelled its consul in response to Romania closing Russia's Constanta consulate after a drone crash.
- Rubio Denies Russian Claims of Ukraine Peace Agreement at Alaska SummitU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied Russian claims that a peace agreement on Ukraine was reached during the Alaska summit, as Russian officials accused the U.S. of not adhering to an understanding from the Trump-Putin meeting.
- Venezuela Thanks Putin for ‘Solidarity and Support’ After Deadly QuakesVenezuela thanked Russia's Putin for condolences following deadly earthquakes, with Putin expressing solidarity and Russia checking for casualties.
- France Intercepts ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Near SicilyFrance seized a Russia-linked oil tanker near Sicily, accusing it of being part of a 'shadow fleet' evading sanctions, marking the fifth such interception since September.
- VK Accuses Apple of Removing Apps From App StoreRussian tech company VK accused Apple of removing its apps from the App Store, stating the move was
- Israel's EL AL Suspends Moscow Flights as Drone Attacks Disrupt Air TrafficEL AL suspends flights between Tel Aviv and Moscow as Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt Russian airspace, causing flight cancellations and airport delays.
- Yabloko Deputy Leader Jailed 7 Years for ‘War Fakes’A Moscow court sentenced Yabloko deputy leader Maxim Kruglov to seven years in prison for spreading 'false' information about the Russian military, related to social media posts about civilian deaths in Bucha during the Ukraine invasion. This follows increased prosecution of Yabloko politicians, with the party facing restrictions and loss of influence.
- Ukrainian Attacks on Bryansk Region and Annexed Crimea Kill At Least 4Ukrainian drone attacks in western Russia and annexed Crimea killed at least four people, with multiple industrial sites targeted and Russia claiming to have intercepted numerous drones.
- CSTO Warns of Rising Border Tensions Following Zelensky’s Ultimatum to BelarusThe CSTO warns of increasing border tensions between Ukraine and Belarus following Ukrainian President Zelensky's ultimatum to Belarus, threatening strikes on military sites if Russia continues using them. Belarus denies involvement in a drone strike on a bus, which Ukraine denies targeting.
- Moscow Oil Refinery Unlikely to Resume Production Until 2027 – ReutersA major Moscow oil refinery is expected to remain offline for at least six months after being damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes, with production capacity significantly reduced and fuel prices rising in Russia.
- State Duma Passes Bill Delaying VAT Tax Hikes for Small BusinessesRussia's State Duma passed a bill to delay VAT tax hikes for small businesses by freezing the revenue threshold at 20 million rubles until 2029, with gradual reductions to 15 million in 2029 and 10 million in 2030.
- Russian Government Weighs Total Ban on Diesel ExportsRussia's government is considering a total diesel export ban to stabilize the domestic fuel market amid shortages and rising prices caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak mentioned the possibility alongside existing restrictions, while Rosneft's CEO suggested changes to fuel distribution to prevent shortages.
- Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Nizhny Novgorod RegionUkrainian drone attacks killed two in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region and caused power outages in Crimea, while a Russian drone strike killed a woman in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
- Russia Says U.S. Not 'Objective Mediator' in UkraineRussia accused the U.S. of abandoning its role as an objective mediator in Ukraine peace talks and criticized Europe's defense spending, while Putin claimed Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure were backed by the West.