From Banking to Taxis, Ukraine’s Data Center Strikes Disrupt Everyday Life in Russia The Moscow Times 19 October 2026 at 16:23 The strikes on Yandex data centers have impacted services used by millions — and exposed vulnerabilities in Russia’s digital infrastructure.
Annexed Crimea Begins Lifting Fuel Rationing Measures After Months of Shortages The Moscow Times 19 October 2026 at 15:47 Crimea began rationing fuel in May after Ukrainian drone strikes targeted military trucks and fuel tankers that supply the region from the north.
‘The Suicidal Fall of Europe’: Russia Reacts to Riots in France The Moscow Times 19 October 2026 at 15:09 Reactions in Russia range from outright glee and xenophobia to more muted schadenfreude and patronizing finger-wagging toward its adversary.
FM Lavrov Arrives in Tehran for Talks With Iranian Leadership The Moscow Times 19 October 2026 at 11:24 The diplomatic visit comes after Donald Trump claimed Russia is “doing very little, if anything” to help Iran in the war with the U.S. and Israel.
Putin, Trump and Xi Could Hold Trilateral Meeting on Ukraine War Next Month, Kremlin Says The Moscow Times 19 October 2026 at 14:19 Officials in Kyiv have criticized the idea of holding talks that do not include Ukraine, saying they would only “encourage” Putin to continue the war.
Kursk Becomes First Region to Appoint Ukraine War Veterans’ Rights Ombudsman The Moscow Times 19 October 2026 at 12:29 The ombudsman assists veterans and their families in navigating government services, claims and other administrative challenges.
FM Lavrov Heads to Tehran for Talks With Iranian Leadership The Moscow Times 19 October 2026 at 11:24 The diplomatic visit comes after Donald Trump claimed Russia is “doing very little, if anything” to help Iran in the war with the U.S. and Israel.
Putin Approves Major Government Cabinet Reshuffle The Moscow Times 19 October 2026 at 09:44 The proposed personnel changes would replace nearly half of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s deputy prime ministers.
Russia and Ukraine Should Focus on Peace Talks, Rubio Says The Moscow Times 19 October 2026 at 09:16 Rubio also appeared to confirm reports that the U.S., Russia and China are in talks to hold a summit of leaders to discuss ending the war.
One Killed, 5 Injured in Ukrainian Drone Attack on St. Petersburg, Governor Says The Moscow Times 18 October 2026 at 10:53 Russian air defense units downed 1,015 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Trump Needs More Time to Assess Impact of Russian Sanctions, Rubio Says The Moscow Times 18 October 2026 at 09:19 “A lot of you don’t know what my decision is yet, but we’ll figure it out, and you’ll figure it out,” Trump told reporters over the weekend.
1 Killed, 5 Injured in Ukrainian Drone Attack on St. Petersburg, Governor Says The Moscow Times 18 October 2026 at 10:53 Russian air defense units downed 1,015 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Rubio Says Trump To Take up to 60 Days To Weigh Russia Sanctions The Moscow Times 18 October 2026 at 09:19 "A lot of you don't know what my decision is yet, but we'll figure it out, and you'll figure it out," Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago club.
Ukraine Dismisses Russia’s Latest Claimed Territorial Advances as ‘An Illusion’ The Moscow Times 17 October 2026 at 15:07 The Russian army claimed it captured over 1,800 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and nearly 100 settlements since the beginning of September.
Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From New Sanctions Legislation The Moscow Times 17 October 2026 at 08:54 In his executive order, Donald Trump said exempting Russia from the sanctions legislation was in the “national interest” of the United States.
Russian Firms Stand to Gain Most From Trump’s Diesel Deal, Analysts Say The Moscow Times 16 October 2026 at 16:39 While Russian firms stand to benefit from looser export restrictions, the promised shipments may do little to bring down U.S. fuel prices.
Russian Courts Paralyzed by Yandex Cloud Outages After Drone Attacks – Vyorstka The Moscow Times 16 October 2026 at 16:23 Key Yandex services did not appear to be fully restored as of Friday evening, as the Kremlin sought to play down the attacks’ effects.
St. Petersburg Bans Migrant Workers From Gym, Hair Salon and Retail Work The Moscow Times 16 October 2026 at 16:12 The decree expands on existing restrictions, which last year banned migrant patent holders — a temporary low-skilled work visa — from driving taxis and delivering food.
Putin Vows Retribution for Attacks on Russian Data Centers While Downplaying Damage to Refineries The Moscow Times 16 October 2026 at 15:37 Putin also admitted that Russian security services failed to anticipate attacks targeting commercial logistics hubs like Wildberries and Ozon.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Energy Plant in Russia’s Largest Oil-Producing Region The Moscow Times 16 October 2026 at 15:01 The plant in Surgut lies around 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) from the Ukrainian border.