Category: World

Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Regions Calling, your source for news from outside the Russian capital, brought to you by The Moscow Times. In June, we focused on Altai, a Siberian republic with a population of 221,500 that recently witnessed an uncommon demonstration against a local government reform supported by the Kremlin. […]

Ukrainian drones struck a significant oil refinery in the Orenburg region and one of the largest chemical plants in the Perm region overnight, according to officials from both areas on Friday. The Orenburg strike targeted the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery, as reported by the independent media outlet Astra. Social media videos depicted at least one drone crashing […]

Russian authorities have apprehended the deputy chairman of the liberal Yabloko party on criminal accusations of disseminating “false information” regarding the military, as reported by law enforcement on Wednesday. The Investigative Committee, which handles serious crimes, indicated that the charges against Maxim Kruglov were connected to a Telegram post made in April 2022, where he […]

The ruling party of Georgia secured victory in local elections held on Saturday, as police responded with tear gas and water cannons against anti-government demonstrators attempting to breach the presidential palace. Tens of thousands rallied in support of the opposition’s call to uphold democracy. These elections marked the first test for the ruling populist party, […]

Internet shutdowns have become a common occurrence in Sochi, a Russian city increasingly facing the threat of Ukrainian drone attacks in response to the ongoing war. Since Russia launched its offensive against Ukraine in 2022, authorities have attempted to protect citizens from the repercussions of the conflict. However, as Ukraine intensifies its long-range drone assaults […]

During a recent address at the Valdai Discussion Club, President Vladimir Putin stated that the European nations bear the primary responsibility for bringing an end to the war in Ukraine. In his comprehensive speech, which seemed to exonerate the United States from significant involvement in resolving the conflict, Putin declared that a substantial response would […]

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt remarked on Friday that the temporary closure of Munich airport due to drone sightings serves as a “wake-up call” regarding the increasing threat posed by drones, which have triggered multiple aviation disruptions across Europe. Recently, airports in Denmark, Norway, and Poland paused operations following reports of unidentified drones, while Romania […]

Citibank, the Russian branch of the U.S. banking organization Citigroup, is set to cease its remaining operations in Russia starting November 1, according to a report by Reuters on Friday. As one of the largest Western financial institutions in the Russian market, the bank announced that it would halt interest payments and terminate support for […]

A Russian drone strike targeted a village in Ukraine overnight, resulting in the deaths of two young boys and their parents, including a mother who was expecting twins, as reported by Ukrainian authorities. In total, 65 drones were launched at Ukraine during the night, part of an ongoing series of assaults from Russia. Most of […]

On Wednesday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called on Europe to intensify its response to Russia’s “hybrid warfare” while hosting EU leaders for defense discussions, conducted under strict security measures due to recent unexplained drone activities. A significant police presence was mobilized, civilian drones were prohibited, and NATO allies contributed additional support to ensure the […]