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Russia’s Proposal to Redraw Baltic Sea Borders Sparks Concern From Neighbors
‘hybrid pressure’
Experts said the drafted changes could be used to put pressure on NATO-member countries like Estonia, Finland and Sweden.
2 Min read
How Patrushev’s Paranoia Consumed the Kremlin
opinion
As head of the Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev nurtured the conspiracy theories that characterize the Kremlin’s propaganda.
4 Min read
Russian Army Says Recaptured Village in Ukraine's Luhansk
Russian troops previously captured Klishchiivka in January 2023, but Ukraine reclaimed the village in September.
1 Min read
‘significant development’
U.K. Says China Supplying Russia With ‘Lethal Aid’
British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said Beijing is sending or preparing to send combat equipment to Russia for use in Ukraine.
2 Min read
human rights group
Memorial Designates Bashkir Activist Alsynov ‘Political Prisoner’
Memorial described the case against Fail Alsynov as “blatant political prosecution,” adding that he enjoys “the strong backing from the public.”...
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classified case
Russian Woman Who Filmed Troops Sentenced to 12 Years for Treason
The young woman was accused of sharing footage of Russian soldiers and military equipment heading toward Ukraine with Kyiv.
2 Min read
star wars
U.S. Accuses Russia of Launching Space Weapon in American Satellite’s Orbit
“Russia deployed this new counter-space weapon into the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite,” the Pentagon said Tuesday.
2 Min read
Feature
How Russia’s ‘Covert Mobilization’ Finds Manpower for the War in Ukraine
Activists say the army is luring new recruits with promises of high salaries and social benefits as well as intimidation tactics and even violence.
4 Min read
civilian death
Man Killed in Cross-Border Shelling of Russia’s Belgorod
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it shot down six Ukrainian missiles and three drones in the region between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
1 Min read
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opinion
Ilya Matveev
How Patrushev’s Paranoia Consumed the Kremlin
4 Min read
Alexandra Lisogor
Russian Liberal Media Isn’t Telling the Full Story About Gaza
6 Min read
Nick Trickett
Russia’s New Defense Minister Faces Thankless Economic Task
5 Min read
Davit Zedelashvili
Stalinism's Return Threatens Georgia's Path to Europe
6 Min read
Elena Davlikanova
Fascism Has Won in Russia Decades After WWII
4 Min read
Jon Roozenbeek
Why Russian Propaganda Isn’t as Sophisticated as You Think
5 Min read
Evan Gershkovich's days in Russian prison
420
Editor's Pick
interview
‘We Will Go Underground’: Russia’s Drag Artists Forced Into the Shadows
In an interview with MT, a former member of Moscow’s drag collectives describes life and drag under Russia’s intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions...
6 Min read
Editor's Pick
Feature
A Favored Pastime of Russia’s Elites, Trophy Hunting Scourges Country’s Rare Species
Some senior Russian officials and wealthy businessmen appear increasingly keen to target protected animals and areas across the country.
6 Min read
Editor's Pick
Feature
Two Years Behind Bars, Time May Be Running Out to Save Vladimir Kara-Murza
Weakened by poison and fearing for his life, the jailed Kremlin critic’s fate is tied to the fraught diplomacy between Russia, the U.K. and the U.S.
6 Min read
Editor's Pick
halls of power
As Fifth Term Begins, Putin Promotes Favorites and Rumored Successors to Kremlin
The new appointments appear to signal Putin's intention to maintain the status quo at home and continue a war of attrition in Ukraine.
4 Min read
Editor's Pick
interview
Exiled Electronic Duo AIGEL on Viral Fame, Singing in Tatar and Independent Art
Despite being blacklisted in Russia over their anti-war stance, the duo topped several global streaming charts with the Tatar-language song "Piyala."
5 Min read
Editor's Pick
'russia'
In Photos: Russia's Massive Patriotic Expo Draws Millions of Visitors to VDNKh
The expo, whose organizers include Russian ministries and state corporations, comes as the Kremlin pushes to increase public patriotism amid the invasion...
1 Min read
Editor's Pick
south caucasus
‘Welcome to the Russian World’: Defying Protests, Georgian Lawmakers Approve ‘Foreign Influence’ Bill
The legislation has plunged the South Caucasus country into a political crisis, with thousands of anti-government protesters taking to the streets.
5 Min read
Photos
and
Videos
back in the ussr
Russia's Communist Party Leads Red Square Induction for Youth Movement
in photos
Thousands Evacuated From Ukraine's Kharkiv Region Amid Renewed Russian Offensive
tmt lecture series
Global Sanctions and Russia: Lessons for International Business
military procession
In Photos: Moscow Holds Third Victory Day Parade Since Ukraine Invasion
Features
new recruits
How Russia’s ‘Covert Mobilization’ Finds Manpower for the War in Ukraine
Activists say the army is luring new recruits with promises of high salaries and social benefits as well as intimidation tactics and even violence.
4 Min read
hostage diplomacy
Two Years Behind Bars, Time May Be Running Out to Save Vladimir Kara-Murza
Weakened by poison and fearing for his life, the jailed Kremlin critic’s fate is tied to the fraught diplomacy between Russia, the U.K. and the U.S.
6 Min read
rare catches
A Favored Pastime of Russia’s Elites, Trophy Hunting Scourges Country’s Rare Species
Some senior Russian officials and wealthy businessmen appear increasingly keen to target protected animals and areas across the country.
6 Min read
muted festivities
In Annexed Crimea, War Looms Over Victory Day Celebrations
“If we hear the sirens, we run to the shelter and wait,” said Yana, a small business owner in Sevastopol. “Everyone’s gotten used to it.”
5 Min read
show of solidarity
‘My Moral Compass Demands It’: Russian Emigres Rally Alongside Georgians Against ‘Foreign Influence’ Bill
“It’s like a wave of inspiration that Georgia deserves to have a bright future in the European Union,” said one Russian of the mood at protests.
4 Min read
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climate
rescue efforts
Flooding Emergency Declared in Far East Russia’s Sakha
Nearly 450 homes and more than 550 land plots have been flooded since the Lena River started overflowing last week.
1 Min read
Feature
Russia's Epic Floods Expose Lack of Preparedness for Climate Crisis
Without the resources or political will to pursue a policy of climate adaptation, experts warn that this spring's disaster will become the new norm.
7 Min read
perfect storm
What's Causing Russia's Record Floods?
Above-average snowfall followed by a rapid spring thaw, a warmer planet and human influences have all played a role in the current crisis.
3 Min read
melting ice
Kamchatka's Glaciers Have Shrunk by 36% Since 1950 – Russian Scientists
The rate of retreat of the ice caps in the northern Sredinny Range from 2002 to 2017 was 4.3 times higher than from 1950 to 2002.
1 Min read
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Business
scrutinized trade
Despite Putin’s Boasts, U.S. Sanctions Threat Cuts Vital Chinese Exports to Russia
Under the threat of secondary sanctions, China's exports to Russia have fallen for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine.
5 Min read
european banks
Russia Seizes Deutsche Bank, UniCredit Assets
The banks had been guarantors of a major gas processing and liquefaction plant in cooperation with Germany's Linde, which quit the project due to the war...
1 Min read
militarized economy
Military Spending Pushes Russian Economic Growth Up
Putin denied that Russia's vast military spending — which he said had passed 8% of GDP — had hit unsustainable levels.
2 Min read
More business
arts and life
berkovich and petriychuk
Russian Director at Cannes Denounces Moscow Theater Trial
The arrest of director Yevgeniya Berkovich and writer Svetlana Petriychuk in May last year shook Russia's artistic community.
1 Min read
weekend kitchen
A Porridge So Rich It Held Diamonds
Try the richest, creamiest, sweetest, fruitiest- nuttiest porridge that ever was.
8 Min read
interview
‘We Will Go Underground’: Russia’s Drag Artists Forced Into the Shadows
In an interview with MT, a former member of Moscow’s drag collectives describes life and drag under Russia’s intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions...
6 Min read
'russia'
In Photos: Russia's Massive Patriotic Expo Draws Millions of Visitors to VDNKh
The expo, whose organizers include Russian ministries and state corporations, comes as the Kremlin pushes to increase public patriotism amid the invasion...
1 Min read
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the new diaspora
show of solidarity
‘My Moral Compass Demands It’: Russian Emigres Rally Alongside Georgians Against ‘Foreign Influence’ Bill
“It’s like a wave of inspiration that Georgia deserves to have a bright future in the European Union,” said one Russian of the mood at protests.
4 Min read
'blatantly provocative'
Russia Denies Plans to Ban Passport Renewals Abroad
Novaya Gazeta said earlier Thursday that it had obtained a copy of a draft decree suspending passport renewals and other consular services for Russians...
2 Min read
'hot pursuit'
Russia's Emigre Tech Workers Eye Jobs at Western Firms as Moscow Clamps Down on Working Abroad
Western companies are actively targeting the hundreds of thousands of Russian tech workers who moved abroad after the invasion of Ukraine.
5 Min read
podcast
Russian Comedians Look for Laughter in Exile
Comedians Ilya Ovechkin and Denis Chuzhoy join us to discuss how they've adapted to life in exile, both personally and in their comedy.
1 Min read
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