Category: World

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that discussions are in progress for a meeting between Vladimir Putin of Russia and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky. This announcement came after Trump had a phone call with Putin, concluding a day filled with important discussions between Zelensky and European leaders in Washington, D.C. “I had a very productive […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to travel to Washington on Monday to engage in discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump about “putting an end to the violence and the ongoing conflict,” as he announced on Saturday. Zelensky made this statement following a phone conversation with Trump, during which the U.S. president shared the “key […]

On Sunday, Kyiv and Moscow exchanged drone attacks, coinciding with the upcoming visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States for discussions with President Donald Trump aimed at resolving the prolonged conflict with Russia that has lasted for three years. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s invasion, hostilities have persisted. Ukraine’s air […]

On Monday, the Supreme Court of the Siberian republic of Altai dismissed a lawsuit that contested a contentious municipal reform approved by the regional parliament in June, according to reports from local media and activists. Prior to the ruling, hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the courthouse to voice their opposition to the Kremlin-supported reform, which […]

A billionaire closely associated with President Vladimir Putin has quietly acquired control of Baltika, Russia’s largest beer manufacturer, as revealed by an investigation conducted by the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), founded by the late Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny. Gennady Timchenko, whose wealth is estimated by Forbes at over $23 billion, oversees Ena Invest, a firm that […]

Anna Narinskaya has taken on various roles over the course of her professional journey, including curator, journalist, documentary filmmaker, playwright, and activist. Her exhibition, “Boxed,” which debuted in Berlin in May and is intended for touring, utilizes multimedia to highlight issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community in Russia. Featuring seven installations, all housed within black boxes, […]

A military court in Russia has sentenced a woman from Crimea to 15 years in prison on accusations of treason and terrorism linked to Ukraine’s military intelligence, as reported by Russian media on Friday. Alina Grek faced charges for allegedly transmitting videos of a railway facility in Crimea to Ukraine’s HUR intelligence agency in late […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his European allies called on U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday to bolster support for Kyiv and advocate for a ceasefire during his meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska later this week. Concerns have intensified regarding a potential agreement between Trump and Putin that could demand difficult concessions from […]

European leaders are set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Washington on Monday, following President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon his push for a ceasefire after the recent summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prior to the summit, Trump had expressed a strong desire for a ceasefire in […]

This August marks the fifth anniversary of the protests advocating for the preservation of Kushtau mountain in Bashkortostan, recognized as one of the few successful grassroots movements in recent Russian history. To commemorate this milestone, The Moscow Times is presenting a two-part series that delves into the political backdrop of the protests and the events […]