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⚡️ President Vladimir Putin has replaced the governors of the Bryansk and Belgorod regions, two regions bordering Ukraine that have been regularly hit by Kyiv's retaliatory attacks. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/13/put…

The Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline remains stalled, even as the Iran war has renewed Russian hopes that concerns over energy security could push Beijing closer to a deal. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/13/has…

The warrant, which police have not confirmed, is reportedly connected to comments Ben Wallace made at the Warsaw Security Forum last year. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/13/bri…

Russian microelectronics manufacturer Angstrem saw its profit from sales collapse nearly 50-fold in 2025 as mounting liabilities and restructuring costs deepened the financial troubles of one of Russia’s key defense-sector chipmakers. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/13/rus…

#OpEd Russian schools typically outperform their European peers and ensure families share cultural touchstones. That kind of diversity is usually celebrated — but not when it comes to Russians, writes Sergey Chernyshov. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/13/sho…

The rare daytime attacks largely targeted regions in the western part of the country. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/13/at-…

Several EU countries, including Belgium, France and Spain, have continued to purchase Russian LNG transported by sea tankers since 2022. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/13/eu-…

Revenue from crude and petroleum shipments rose to $19.18 billion, a modest increase of $180 million from the $19 billion recorded in March. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/13/rus…

Denis Butsayev stepped down as deputy minister at the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry in late April, with some reports suggesting that he may have fled to the United States amid a fraud investigation of people close to him. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/13/rus…

Authorities said drone debris caused a fire at the Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant, a major facility in the Caspian Sea region. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/13/ukr…

Finland will tighten restrictions on exports of medical equipment and healthcare technology to Russia, citing concerns that such products could ultimately be used for military purposes, Finnish broadcaster Yle reported. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/12/fin…

Officials in at least four regions announced temporary closures or online classes on Monday and Tuesday, citing security concerns linked to the threat of unmanned aerial vehicle attacks. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/12/rus…

Russia plans to deploy its new RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile later this year, the commander of Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces told President Vladimir Putin following a test launch on Tuesday morning. Read more: themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/12/rus…

#OpEd Moscow's oil windfall may have dominated the headlines. But the Iran war has solidified Ukraine's status as a defense powerhouse, writes @cjcmichel. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/12/whi…

A senior diplomat warned that the United States and its allies seek to take control of the region’s strategic resources and transportation corridors. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/12/for…

India and Russia are seeking to sign a preliminary agreement on the exploration, processing and technological cooperation of critical minerals including lithium and rare earth metals, Reuters reported. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/12/ind…

A university student recruited into Russia's drone forces has been killed in Ukraine, in what BBC Russian described as the first known case of its kind. Russia has increasingly turned to universities as a fresh source of recruits for the war. themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/23/are…

The 16-year-old ninth-grader is accused of firing multiple non-lethal shots at students at School No. 1 in the town of Gulkevichi. themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/12/tee…

A rash of stabbings, shootings and other violent incidents involving students in Russian schools has spread across the country this year. themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/27/a-l…

Ivan Zhdanov, who served as FBK’s CEO from July 2022 until his removal in September, called for an internal audit of the organization after claiming in a recent interview that former chairman Leonid Volkov had hired “fictitious employees.” themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/12/yul…