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13:31 Vance Tells Russia and Ukraine to Accept Peace Terms or Risk U.S. Abandoning Talks - The Moscow Times

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12:34 Russian Stock Market, Ruble Tumble on News of Downgraded Ukraine Peace Talks - The Moscow Times

The Russian stock and currency markets plummeted during Wednesday trading amid reports that peace negotiations on Ukraine had hit another roadblock.

10:35 Top Diplomats Skip Ukraine Peace Talks in London - The Moscow Times

Top diplomats from the United States and Europe skipped a new round of Ukraine peace talks in London on Wednesday, the British Foreign Office told news outlets, with the latest discussions on a ceasefire proposal now taking place among senior officials.

10:35 Top Diplomats to Skip Ukraine Peace Talks in London – Reports - The Moscow Times

Top diplomats from the United States and Europe will skip a new round of Ukraine peace talks to be held in London on Wednesday, multiple news outlets reported, with the latest discussions on a ceasefire proposal now expected to take place among senior officials.

09:30 At Least 9 Killed in Russian Drone Strike on Bus in Southern Ukraine - The Moscow Times

A Russian drone strike on a bus transporting workers in the Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk killed at least nine people and wounded dozens more, regional authorities said early Wednesday.

21:06 Putin Proposes Ending Invasion of Ukraine Along Current Front Lines – FT - The Moscow Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to end the war in Ukraine along the current front lines as part of peace talks with the United States, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing multiple sources familiar with the negotiations.

22/04 Public Pride, Private Torment: The Russian Women Waiting for Men at War - The Moscow Times

The image of a devoted woman waiting for her husband at war is deeply embedded and romanticized in Russian culture, from Soviet-era songs like “Katyusha” to war films that depict the suffering and patience of soldiers' wives.

22/04 Russian Army Retakes Monastery in Last Ukrainian-Held Village in Kursk – TASS - The Moscow Times

Russian troops regained control of a monastery in the last village of the southwestern Kursk region still held by Ukrainian forces, state media reported Tuesday, citing anonymous security sources. “Our soldiers liberated the St.

21/04 Russian Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison Over $25 Donation to Ukrainian Army - The Moscow Times

A court in Russia's Sverdlovsk region has sentenced a man to 12 years in a high-security penal colony for donating about $25 to the Ukrainian military, the independent Mediazona news website reported Monday.

21/04 Trump Tower Moscow, Rare Earths and Geopolitical Perks: How the Kremlin Plans to Bait Trump Into a Grand Bargain - The Moscow Times

As Moscow prepares for possible negotiations with Washington aimed at ending its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is seeking a far more ambitious outcome than a mere ceasefire: a global reordering of spheres of influence.

21/04 Russia Launches Air Attacks on Ukraine as Putin’s Easter Truce Ends - The Moscow Times

Russia launched a fresh wave of attacks on Ukraine overnight Monday, Ukraine’s Air Force said, after both Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of violating an Easter ceasefire that President Vladimir Putin unilaterally announced on Saturday.

20/04 Russian Attacks Ongoing Despite Putin’s Easter Truce, Says Zelensky - The Moscow Times

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said Russian forces continued their shelling and assaults along the front line despite Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing a surprise brief Easter truce.

19/04 Vladimir Putin Orders Easter Ceasefire With Ukraine - The Moscow Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin announced Saturday, though it was not immediately clear whether Ukraine had been informed of the decision ahead of time.

19/04 Putin Orders Easter Ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Hundreds of POWs - The Moscow Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin announced Saturday, as both Russia and Ukraine said they exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war with mediation from the United Arab Emirates.

19/04 Russian Forces Close to Fully Liberating Kursk Region, Military Says - The Moscow Times

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Saturday that its forces recaptured the second-to-last village in the Kursk region still held by Ukrainian forces, coming just weeks after Moscow staged a surprise counteroffensive in the key border town of Sudzha. “During offensive operations, units of the Northern Group of Forces liberated the village of Oleshnya,” the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement p

19/04 Trump Threatens to Withdraw From Ukraine Peace Talks Unless Deal Reached ‘Very Shortly’ - The Moscow Times

President Donald Trump warned Friday that the United States was ready to “take a pass” on negotiations to end the war in Ukraine unless Moscow and Kyiv showed a willingness to make progress toward peace in the coming days. “If, for some reason, one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we’re just going to say: ‘You’re foolish.

18/04 U.S. Proposed Russian Sanctions Relief as Part of Ukraine Peace Deal – Bloomberg - The Moscow Times

The United States shared a draft Ukraine ceasefire plan with European allies that includes potential sanctions relief for Russia, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing anonymous European officials familiar with the matter.

18/04 Russia and Ukraine Exchange Nearly 1K Bodies of Killed Soldiers - The Moscow Times

Russia and Ukraine exchanged the bodies of 950 fallen soldiers, officials from both countries announced Friday, marking the second such swap in less than a month.

18/04 Pause in Air Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid Has Expired, Kremlin Says - The Moscow Times

A 30-day moratorium on Russian strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has expired, the Kremlin said Friday, ending a short-lived pause that was announced after a call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

18/04 U.S. Will Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Within Days’ if No Progress Made, Rubio Says - The Moscow Times

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18/04 Russia Systematically Seizing Thousands of Homes in Occupied Mariupol, Investigation Says - The Moscow Times

Russian authorities are carrying out a sweeping campaign to seize homes in occupied Mariupol that belong to Ukrainians who fled from Russia’s invasion or were killed in the fighting, according to a BBC Verify investigation published three years after Moscow’s forces captured the city after a brutal siege.

17/04 Trump Softens on Zelensky, Says Mineral Deal Coming 'Soon' - The Moscow Times

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17/04 Russia Warns Germany Against Supplying Taurus Missiles to Ukraine - The Moscow Times

Russia said on Thursday it would treat Ukrainian strikes on transport infrastructure using German Taurus long-range missiles as "direct participation" in the conflict by Berlin.

17/04 Zelensky Says He Believes China Supplying Arms to Russia - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that he had "information" that China was supplying weapons to Russia, amid an escalating row between Kyiv and Beijing over China's support for Moscow.

17/04 Russia Attempts Major Assault in Southern Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian Army Says - The Moscow Times

Russia’s armed forces attempted to stage a major assault in the southern Zaporizhzhia region overnight, the Ukrainian military said Thursday, adding that its troops managed to repel the attack.

17/04 Direct Flights Can Resume Only After Ukraine Ceasefire, U.S. Tells Russia - The Moscow Times

The United States has told Russian envoys that it will only consider resuming direct air travel between the two countries if progress is made toward a ceasefire in Ukraine, a senior Russian official said Thursday. “The Americans still believe there needs to be progress on the Ukrainian track before any talk of restoring air travel,” Yury Ushakov, a foreign policy aide to President Vladimir Putin, 

17/04 Resumption of Direct Flights Depends on Ukraine Ceasefire, U.S. Tells Russia - The Moscow Times

The United States has told Russian envoys that it will only consider resuming direct air travel between the two countries if progress is made toward a ceasefire in Ukraine, a senior Russian official said Thursday. “The Americans still believe there needs to be progress on the Ukrainian track before any talk of restoring air travel,” Yury Ushakov, a foreign policy aide to President Vladimir Putin, 

17/04 Hundreds of Ethnic Germans Are Dying for Russia in Ukraine. This Man Is Tracking Them. - The Moscow Times

Volunteers counting Russia’s losses in the war in Ukraine have long pointed to the disproportionate numbers of ethnic minorities among the fallen soldiers.  In addition to communities Indigenous to Russia — such as Buryats and Tyvans — some of the country’s non-Indigenous minorities also sustained outsized losses.

17/04 Zelensky Urges Pressure on Russia to End War - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged pressure on Russia to end the three-year war as his top aides visited Paris for talks with U.S. and European officials on the conflict.

17/04 Russia to Supply Army Using Seized U.S. Food Company – Reports - The Moscow Times

Russia plans to use an American-owned company whose assets it seized to supply food to its army, Reuters reported Thursday, citing a document it obtained.

17/04 Russia to Supply Army Using Seized U.S.-Owned Food Company – Reports - The Moscow Times

Russia plans to use an American-owned company whose assets it seized to supply food to its army, Reuters reported Thursday, citing a document it obtained.

17/04 Russian Drone Attack on Ukraine’s Dnipro Kills 3 - The Moscow Times

A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed three people late Wednesday, regional authorities said.

16/04 Moscow Refuses to Say Whether Energy Strike Moratorium Will Be Extended - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin on Wednesday declined to say whether a 30-day pause on strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure would be extended, just hours before the moratorium was set to expire.

16/04 In Occupied Ukraine, Russia's Security Forces Target Schools for Recruitment - The Moscow Times

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16/04 Ukrainian Drones Attack Military Base in Russia’s Ivanovo Region – Reports - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Shuya in central Russia’s Ivanovo region on Wednesday, local authorities said, with unconfirmed media reports suggesting the air assault targeted a military base.

16/04 Russian Attacks on Kherson Kill At Least 1, Ukrainian Officials Say - The Moscow Times

Russian attacks in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson killed at least one person and wounded three others on Wednesday, officials said.

15/04 North Korea Supplying Up to 100% of Russian Artillery Shells Used in Ukraine – Reuters - The Moscow Times

Russian artillery units are relying almost entirely on ammunition supplied by North Korea to sustain their bombardments along the Ukrainian front, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Russian military documents and open-source research.

15/04 Zelensky Dismisses Sumy Region Governor After Deadly Russian Strike - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the governor of the northeastern Sumy region following a deadly Russian missile strike in the regional capital, officials said Tuesday.

15/04 Russia Spending $22M Per Day on Military Recruitment – Analysis - The Moscow Times

Russia’s mass military recruitment efforts are becoming increasingly costly as the war in Ukraine drags on for a fourth year, with the state shelling out some 2 billion rubles ($22 million) per day on sign-on bonuses for new recruits alone.

15/04 Russia Issues First Prison Sentence for ‘Voluntary Surrender’ to Ukrainian Forces - The Moscow Times

A military court in Russia’s Far East has handed down the country’s first prison sentence for voluntary surrender to the Ukrainian army, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Tuesday, citing a source familiar with the case.

15/04 Elderly Woman Killed in ‘Mass’ Ukrainian Drone Attack on Kursk - The Moscow Times

An elderly woman was killed in what local officials described as a “mass” Ukrainian drone attack on the southwestern Russian city of Kursk, authorities said early Tuesday. “Kursk was subjected to a mass enemy attack tonight,” the regional government said in a statement published on Telegram. “Unfortunately, an 85-year-old woman died,” authorities said, adding that nine others were treated for shra

15/04 Witkoff Says Putin Open to ‘Permanent Peace’ Deal With Ukraine - The Moscow Times

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14/04 Russian Army Claims Sumy Missile Strike Targeted Ukrainian Military Commanders - The Moscow Times

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Monday that its missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy killed “more than 60 Ukrainian servicemen” during a meeting of military commanders, breaking a 24-hour silence as it denied targeting civilians.

14/04 Russian State TV Paints Deadly Sumy Attack as ‘Staged Provocation’ - The Moscow Times

Russian state television channels portrayed Sunday’s deadly missile strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy as a “staged provocation” aimed at “undermining” the ongoing Ukraine ceasefire talks between Moscow and Washington.

14/04 World Leaders Slam Deadly Russian Strike on Ukraine - The Moscow Times

World leaders condemned a Russian missile strike on Ukraine on Sunday, one of the deadliest attacks in months, while U.S.

13/04 Russian Strike on Ukraine's Sumy Kills 20 Civilians, Mayor Says - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian officials on Sunday said more than 20 people were killed after a Russian missile strike on the northeastern city of Sumy, which has come under intense attack from Moscow's forces in recent weeks.

13/04 Russian Missile Strike on City Center in Sumy Kills 31 Civilians, Ukraine Says - The Moscow Times

A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 31 people and wounded 84 on Palm Sunday, Kyiv said, in another deadly attack on civilians that came after a top U.S. official traveled to Russia.

13/04 Russian Missile Strike on City Center in Sumy Kills 32, Ukraine Says - The Moscow Times

A Russian missile strike on Sunday in the city center of Ukraine's city of Sumy killed at least 32 people, Kyiv said, with European and U.S. officials condemning the attack — one of the deadliest in months.

13/04 Russian Missile Strike on Sumy City Kills 21 Civilians, Ukraine Says - The Moscow Times

A Russian ballistic missile attack on the center of Ukraine's city of Sumy on Sunday killed at least 21 people and wounded 20 others, Ukraine's state emergency service said.

13/04 Russian Missile Strike on City Center in Sumy Kills 34, Ukraine Says - The Moscow Times

A Russian missile strike on Sunday in the city center of Ukraine's city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, Kyiv said, with European and U.S. officials condemning the attack — one of the deadliest in months.

12/04 Trump Envoy Suggests Allied Zones of Control in Ukraine - The Moscow Times

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11/04 Moscow Renews Military Recruitment Efforts Despite U.S. Push for Peace Talks – Vyorstka - The Moscow Times

Moscow city authorities are ramping up efforts to recruit contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine following several months of relative quiet, the independent Vyorstka news website reported, citing sources in the city government and city agencies.

11/04 Trump Tells Russia to ‘Get Moving’ on Ukraine Peace Negotiations - The Moscow Times

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11/04 NATO Air Forces Learn From Ukraine War in Year's Largest Combat Exercise - The Moscow Times

LEEUWARDEN, The Netherlands — Ninety-one aircraft from 15 NATO states have finished taking part in Exercise Ramstein Flag, a two-week rehearsal of potential collective responses to an attack on a fellow member state.

11/04 Trump Envoy Meets With Putin in St. Petersburg for Ukraine Talks - The Moscow Times

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10/04 Russia Accuses Ukraine of Killing 9 Civilians in Kursk Region - The Moscow Times

Russian law enforcement authorities on Thursday accused Ukrainian troops of killing nine civilians in a Kursk region village that was under Ukrainian occupation until last month. “It was established that Ukrainian servicemen purposefully shelled residential buildings in the village of Makhnovka in the Sudzhansky district no later than March 2025,” Russia’s Investigative Committee said.

10/04 Zelensky Accuses Moscow of Dragging Beijing Into Ukraine War Amid Chinese Recruitment Claims - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday accused Russia of dragging China into the war and alleged that Beijing knew dozens of its citizens had been recruited to fight for Moscow.

09/04 Russian Court May Release Jailed Army General Popov to Fight in Ukraine – TASS - The Moscow Times

A Russian military court will rule Wednesday on whether or not to grant the Defense Ministry’s request to release a general arrested on fraud allegations and send him to the frontline in Ukraine, state-run media reported, citing the general’s lawyer.

09/04 Russia Launched Offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv Regions, Ukraine’s Top Commander Confirms - The Moscow Times

Russian forces launched an offensive into northeastern Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions several days ago, Ukraine’s commander in chief General Oleksandr Syrsky said in an interview published Wednesday.

09/04 Beijing Rejects Zelensky’s Claim ‘Many’ Chinese Citizens Fighting for Russia - The Moscow Times

China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday urged its citizens to avoid conflict zones and refrain from participating in wars after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had captured two Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces. “The Chinese side is verifying relevant information with the Ukrainian side,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said. “The Chinese government has

09/04 Russian Military Says It Downed 158 Ukrainian Drones Overnight - The Moscow Times

Russia’s military said Wednesday that its air defense systems destroyed 158 Ukrainian drones across nearly a dozen regions and the Black Sea overnight.

08/04 Zelensky Says Ukrainian Troops Captured Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that his armed forces had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian troops, adding that he would seek an explanation from Beijing and a response from Ukraine’s allies. “Our military captured two Chinese citizens who fought in the Russian army.

08/04 Russian Troops Retake One of Last Ukrainian Footholds in Kursk Region, Army Says - The Moscow Times

Russia's military said Tuesday that its forces regained control over one of the last villages in the Kursk region still held by Ukrainian troops.

08/04 Zelensky Confirms Ukrainian Troop Presence in Russia’s Belgorod Region - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said for the first time Monday that Ukrainian forces are operating in southwestern Russia’s Belgorod region.

08/04 Trump Criticizes Ongoing Bombing in Ukraine Amid Ceasefire Talks - The Moscow Times

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07/04 Kremlin Says Putin Still Supports Ukraine Truce, But Questions Remain - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin said Monday that President Vladimir Putin still supports the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, but many unanswered questions remain about how such a truce would be implemented.

07/04 Kirill Dmitriev: The Putin Investment Envoy Navigating Peace Talks and Backchannel Diplomacy - The Moscow Times

Kirill Dmitriev has been called everything from one of Russia’s most prominent investment figures and President Vladimir Putin’s personal envoy to even a “shadow foreign minister.”  The head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund has recently stepped into the spotlight as a key negotiator in Ukraine peace talks and an increasingly visible player on the international stage.

06/04 UK Finds Underwater Suspected Russian Nuke Spy Sensors: Report - The Moscow Times

The British military has found Russian sensors in seas around the country that it believes were attempting to spy on its nuclear submarines, the Sunday Times reported.

06/04 Russian Envoy Says Next Russia-Us Contact Could Be ‘Next Week' - The Moscow Times

A senior Russian official involved in negotiations with Washington said on Sunday that Russia and the United States could reach out to each other again as early as next week.

06/04 Russia Says Captures Village in Ukraine’s Sumy Border Region - The Moscow Times

Russia's defence ministry on Sunday claimed the capture of a village in Ukraine's Sumy region in a rare cross-border advance.

06/04 Russia Says Captured Village in Ukraine’s Sumy Border Region - The Moscow Times

Russia's defence ministry on Sunday claimed the capture of a village in Ukraine's Sumy region in a rare cross-border advance.

06/04 Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills 1 Amid ‘Massive’ Attack - The Moscow Times

A missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Sunday killed one person and injured at least three people, city officials said, as missile and drone strikes across the country left at least one more person dead.

06/04 Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills One Amid ‘Massive’ Attack - The Moscow Times

A missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Sunday killed one person and injured at least three people, city officials said, as missile and drone strikes across the country left at least one more person dead.

05/04 Zelensky Slams ‘Weak’ U.S. Reply to Russian Strike on His Hometown - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday slammed the U.S. embassy for what he called a "weak" statement that did not blame Russia for a missile strike on his hometown which killed 18 people, including nine children.

05/04 Ukraine Mourns 18 Killed in Russian Missile Strike - The Moscow Times

Ukraine on Saturday mourned 18 people, including nine children, killed in a Russian ballistic missile strike on President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih, as the region's governor said it was "the kind of pain you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy."

05/04 Russian Strike Kills 18 in Ukrainian President’s Hometown - The Moscow Times

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih killed 18 people, among them nine children, authorities said.

04/04 Russian Strike Kills 16 in Ukrainian Leader’s Hometown, Children Among Dead - The Moscow Times

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih killed 16 people on Friday, six of them children, authorities said.

04/04 Russia Transfers North Korean Heavy Artillery to Crimea – ZDF - The Moscow Times

Russia has started transferring North Korean long-range artillery systems to annexed Crimea, the German broadcaster ZDF reported Friday, in a potential indication that Pyongyang’s involvement in the war on Ukraine could soon be expanded.  According to ZDF, a video that appeared online on March 26 showed North Korean Koksan self-propelled guns being transported by train through northern Crimea.

04/04 Trump Doesn’t Want ‘Endless’ Talks With Russia, Rubio Says - The Moscow Times

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04/04 4 Dead, Dozens Injured in Russian Drone Strikes on Kharkiv - The Moscow Times

Russian drone strikes killed at least four people and injured more than 30 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, authorities said Friday.

04/04 Russian Drone Attack Kills 5 in Kharkiv - The Moscow Times

Russian drone strikes killed at least five people and wounded more than 30 in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, authorities said Friday, the latest barrage amid mounting U.S. pressure for a ceasefire.

04/04 Russian Envoy Seeks Cooperation With U.S. at Landmark Washington Talks - The Moscow Times

The most senior Russian official to visit Washington since the start of the Ukraine war said Thursday he had discussed potential cooperation with the United States in the Arctic and on rare earth metals but acknowledged that "disagreements" remain.

02/04 Russian Strike on Ukrainian Leader’s Home City Kills 4 - The Moscow Times

A Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least four people and wounded nine others in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rih on Wednesday, authorities said.

02/04 Russian Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown Kills 4 - The Moscow Times

A Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least four people and wounded nine others in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rih on Wednesday, authorities said.

02/04 So You’ve Been Drafted Into the Russian Army. What Does That Mean? - The Moscow Times

Russia has launched the spring conscription of 160,000 servicemen, marking an increase from previous drafts amid its war on Ukraine and ongoing peace talks with Washington.

02/04 Russian Drone Strikes on Ukraine Kill At Least 1, Injure 10 - The Moscow Times

Russian drone strikes killed at least one person and injured 10 щерукы in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions, officials said Wednesday.

01/04 Russia Says Told U.S. About Ukrainian Strikes on Energy Sites - The Moscow Times

Russia said Tuesday that it had complained to the United States about Ukrainian strikes on its energy sites, hours after Kyiv reported a Russian attack had left tens of thousands without power.

01/04 Ukraine, Russia Complain to U.S. About Strikes on Energy Sites - The Moscow Times

Both Ukraine and Russia complained to the United States about striking each other's energy sites on Tuesday, with Kyiv calling on Washington to strengthen sanctions on Moscow for "violating" agreements made in Saudi Arabia.

01/04 Russia ‘Cannot’ Accept U.S. Ceasefire Proposal in Ukraine, Deputy FM Says - The Moscow Times

Moscow cannot accept U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine without addressing what it considers the “root causes” of the war, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Tuesday. “We take the Americans’ proposed models and solutions very seriously, but we also cannot accept them as is,” Ryabkov said in an interview excerpt published by the Russian Foreign Ministry’s journal Internation

01/04 Is Ukraine Intensifying Its Attacks on Russia’s Border Regions? - The Moscow Times

Ukraine appears to be ramping up its cross-border assaults and efforts to penetrate Russian territory, as ground fighting continues without pause on both sides despite efforts by the U.S. to negotiate peace.

01/04 China Is Ready to Play ‘Constructive Role’ in Ending Ukraine War, Foreign Minister Says - The Moscow Times

China is ready to play a "constructive role" in resolving the war in Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Russian state media ahead of talks in Moscow on Tuesday.

01/04 Germany’s Foreign Minister Accuses Putin of ‘Playing for Time’ in Ukraine - The Moscow Times

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of stalling peace efforts in Ukraine as she arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday.

01/04 Ukrainian Drone Attacks Injure 15 in Occupied Donetsk Region - The Moscow Times

At least 15 people were injured in Ukrainian drone strikes in occupied eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, as Kyiv reported no overnight Russian drone attacks for the first time in months.

31/03 Zelensky Urges Europe to Unite Behind Ukraine, 3 Years After Bucha Massacre - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday visited Bucha, where Russia's army is accused of murdering hundreds of civilians three years ago, urging European allies to unite to prevent fresh massacres.

31/03 After Losing Limbs to War, Russian Amputee Veterans Grapple With Officials’ Empty Promises - The Moscow Times

“If there are no disability payments or awards, can I at least get a parrot on my shoulder to fit the image?” says Konstantin, a former Russian soldier who lost his leg during the war in Ukraine, in a comment on social media.

30/03 Trump Says ‘Very Angry’ With Putin Over Ukraine - The Moscow Times

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30/03 Kremlin Doubles Down on Demand to Replace Zelensky, Risking Trump’s Ire - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin is increasingly set on subjugating Ukraine by forcing a change in the country’s leadership as Moscow’s military efforts falter, five sources familiar with its thinking as well as independent experts told The Moscow Times.   But the longer it drags out peace talks on Ukraine, the more Russia risks losing U.S.

30/03 Russia Captures Village Near Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region – Moscow - The Moscow Times

Russian forces have captured a village just seven kilometers from the border of Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region in their latest battlefield advance, Moscow said Sunday.

30/03 Ukraine Accuses Russia of ‘War Crime’ With Military Hospital Strike - The Moscow Times

Ukraine accused Russia on Saturday of committing a "war crime" during a massive attack on the city of Kharkiv, which included strikes on a military hospital that wounded personnel undergoing treatment.

29/03 Russia Says Captured 2 More Ukrainian Villages - The Moscow Times

Russia on Saturday claimed the capture of two villages in Eastern and Southern Ukraine, pressing ahead with its advance amid stumbling efforts for a ceasefire by U.S.

29/03 Russian Drone Attack Kills 4, Wounds 21 In Ukraine - The Moscow Times

A Russian drone attack killed at least four people and wounded 21 in the Eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, damaging high-rise buildings and triggering fires in a hotel, service stations and homes, an official said Saturday.

28/03 Putin Calls for Zelensky’s Removal, ‘Finish Off’ Ukrainian Troops - The Moscow Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for a "transitional administration" to be installed in Ukraine, vowing that his army would "finish off" Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as US President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire.

28/03 Verified Russian Deaths in Ukraine War Exceed 100K - The Moscow Times

The number of verified Russian troops killed in Ukraine has surpassed 100,000, more than three years after the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion, according to an independent tally by the BBC’s Russian service and the Mediazona news website.

28/03 Refusal to Ease Sanctions Shows EU Doesn't Want Peace, Kremlin Says - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin said Friday that the European Union’s refusal to lift sanctions on Russia demonstrates the bloc is not interested in an end to the war in Ukraine.

28/03 Ukraine and Russia Exchange Nearly 1K Bodies of Fallen Soldiers - The Moscow Times

Russia and Ukraine exchanged the remains of 952 fallen soldiers, officials from both countries said Friday.

28/03 Ukraine Peace Talks May Drag Into 2026, Russian Negotiator Warns - The Moscow Times

Talks between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia earlier this week failed to produce any major breakthroughs in Ukraine peace negotiations and may drag on into next year, Russian negotiator Grigory Karasin said Friday.

28/03 Russian Army Accuses Ukraine of Attacking Sudzha Gas Metering Station - The Moscow Times

Russia's Defense Ministry on Friday accused Ukraine of firing rockets and more than a dozen drones at its energy infrastructure, violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between the two warring sides.

28/03 China’s Foreign Minister to Discuss Ukraine War Talks During Visit to Russia Next Week - The Moscow Times

China's Foreign Minister will visit Russia next week for talks on issues including efforts to end the war in Ukraine, both countries announced Friday.

28/03 Rubio Says It’s Too Early for Higher-Level Talks With Russia - The Moscow Times

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28/03 Putin Floats UN-Backed Transitional Government in Ukraine - The Moscow Times

President Vladimir Putin said late Thursday that Russian forces have a "strategic initiative" on the front line in Ukraine and floated the idea of establishing a "transitional" government in Kyiv under the auspices of the United Nations.

27/03 European Leaders Reject Sanctions Relief for Russia at Ukraine Summit in Paris - The Moscow Times

European leaders agreed at a summit in Paris on Thursday to tighten sanctions on Russia rather than ease them, as Britain and France outlined plans to send a “reassurance force” to Ukraine after any future peace deal.

27/03 Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating Energy Infrastructure Ceasefire - The Moscow Times

Russia and Ukraine on Thursday accused each other of violating a pause in strikes against energy infrastructure, further dimming hopes for even a partial halt in attacks amid the ongoing war.

27/03 North Korea Sent More Troops and Weapons to Russia, South Korea’s Military Says - The Moscow Times

North Korea has deployed an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year and continues to supply missiles, artillery and ammunition to support the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine, South Korea’s military said Thursday.

26/03 Rubio Says U.S. to Examine Russia's Conditions for Ending War, Peace to ‘Take Time' - The Moscow Times

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the United States will examine Russia's requested conditions for agreements with Ukraine, but cautioned that a peace deal would take time.

26/03 In Photos: The Kursk Region Town of Sudzha Following Ukraine's Withdrawal - The Moscow Times

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26/03 Russia Sentences Ukrainian Azov Fighters to Lengthy Prison Terms on 'Terrorism' Charges - The Moscow Times

A Russian military court on Wednesday sentenced 12 members of Ukraine’s Azov Battalion to prison terms ranging from 13 to 23 years on terrorism charges in the largest and highest-profile trial of Ukrainian prisoners of war since the full-scale invasion.

26/03 Russian Military Accuses Ukraine of Violating Energy Ceasefire - The Moscow Times

Russia’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday accused Ukraine of violating a 30-day pause on attacks against energy infrastructure, which Moscow claims has been in effect for more than a week.

26/03 Russian State TV Journalist Killed by Mine Near Ukrainian Border - The Moscow Times

A military correspondent for Russia's state-run Channel One was killed by a mine explosion near the Ukrainian border, the broadcaster said Wednesday.

25/03 Russia Ties Black Sea Truce to Lifting of Some Sanctions - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin said Tuesday that a U.S.-brokered agreement to halt military activity in the Black Sea would only take effect once certain sanctions were lifted, including those targeting its state-owned agricultural lender.

25/03 Russia, U.S. Agree on Energy Target Strike Moratorium, Kremlin Says - The Moscow Times

Russia and the United States have agreed that a 30-day energy truce mentioned by Vladimir Putin last week applies to pipelines, power stations and refineries, the Kremlin said Tuesday.

25/03 Russia and Ukraine Agree to Halt Black Sea Strikes in Tentative Step Toward Peace, White House Says - The Moscow Times

Russia and Ukraine agreed Tuesday to "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, marking a tentative first step toward peace following three days of talks in Saudi Arabia.

25/03 U.S. and Russia Discussed Black Sea Shipping Safety During Saudi Arabia Talks, Lavrov Says - The Moscow Times

U.S. and Russian officials discussed a possible Russian-Ukrainian agreement on navigation safety in the Black Sea during talks in Saudi Arabia earlier this week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told state media Tuesday.

24/03 U.S., Russia Talks on Ukraine Ceasefire End After 12 Hours - The Moscow Times

A meeting between Russian and U.S. officials on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine ended after 12 hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia on Monday, Russian state media reported, with a joint statement expected the following day.

24/03 Russia’s Izvestia Newspaper Says Its War Correspondent Killed in Ukraine - The Moscow Times

A war correspondent for Russia's main pro-Kremlin newspaper Izvestia was killed in Ukraine on Monday, the outlet announced.

24/03 Dozens Injured in Russian Missile Strike on Ukraine’s Sumy - The Moscow Times

A Russian missile strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Monday wounded 65 people, including 14 children, the regional prosecutor's office said. “The enemy launched a missile on a densely populated residential area of Sumy,” the local prosecutor's office said, adding that the strike damaged apartment buildings and an educational facility.

24/03 ‘Our Dreams Are Shattered’: Russian Soldiers’ Wives Learn of Infidelity on the Front - The Moscow Times

“Military men are my red flag now,” writes Yevgenia, a blogger from the Black Sea resort city of Sochi on Instagram.

24/03 Russia and U.S. Begin Ceasefire Talks in Saudi Arabia - The Moscow Times

Russian and U.S. officials began talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday over a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine war, a day after American and Ukrainian delegates held separate discussions.

23/03 Playing for Time: What the Kremlin Wants in New Talks with the U.S. on Ukraine - The Moscow Times

As high-level delegations from the U.S. and Russia arrive in Saudi Arabia for the second round of bilateral talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, Moscow’s envoys will have one goal on their mind: buying time.

23/03 Kremlin Says ‘Difficult Negotiations’ Ahead on Ukraine - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin on Sunday downplayed expectations for a rapid resolution to the war in Ukraine, saying talks were just beginning and that “difficult negotiations” were ahead.

22/03 Russian Negotiator Says He’s Hoping for ‘Some Progress’ at Talks in Saudi Arabia Next Week - The Moscow Times

Moscow hopes to make “some progress” at upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia, a Russian negotiator told state media Saturday, as U.S. officials prepare for separate discussions with Ukrainian and Russian officials on a possible ceasefire.

21/03 As Ukrainian Forces Withdraw, Kursk Evacuees Reunite With Loved Ones - The Moscow Times

“Grandma, I miss you.

21/03 Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russia’s Belgorod Region Kills 1 - The Moscow Times

At least one person was killed and another seriously wounded in a rare midday Ukrainian drone strike on southwestern Russia’s Belgorod region near the border with Ukraine, authorities said Friday. “The worst has happened — a civilian was killed by a drone strike in the village of Dobrino in the Rakityansky district,” Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov wrote on Telegram.

21/03 How Likely Is a Fresh Russian Offensive on Ukraine’s Sumy Region? - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed this week that Russia is readying a new attack on Ukraine’s Sumy region, which borders Russia’s Kursk region.

21/03 Putin Warns Business Leaders of ‘Slow and Difficult’ Ukraine Ceasefire Talks – Report - The Moscow Times

President Vladimir Putin told Russian business leaders in a closed-door meeting not to expect a quick peace deal with Ukraine, journalist Farida Rustamova reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources who attended the meeting.

21/03 Russia and Ukraine Trade Blame for Attack on Gas Pumping Station in Kursk Region - The Moscow Times

Russia and Ukraine on Friday accused each other of shelling a gas pumping station in the southwestern Kursk region overnight, days after the two warring sides agreed to pause attacks on energy infrastructure.

21/03 Ukraine Accuses Russia of Shelling Its Own Gas Pumping Station in Kursk Region - The Moscow Times

Ukraine’s military on Friday accused Russia of shelling its own gas pumping station in the southwestern Kursk region overnight, days after the two warring sides agreed to pause attacks on energy infrastructure.

20/03 U.S.-Russia Talks Scheduled for Monday in Saudi Arabia, Putin Aide Says - The Moscow Times

U.S.-Russia negotiations on the war in Ukraine will continue Monday in Saudi Arabia, with a Russian delegation led by a senior intelligence officer and a former diplomat who were both involved in the 2014 Ukraine crisis, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Thursday.

20/03 Trump Offers to Take Control of Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants in Ceasefire Deal - The Moscow Times

President Donald Trump proposed that the U.S. assume control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants to safeguard the country's energy infrastructure as part of a ceasefire plan during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday.

20/03 Huge Blast Rocks Engels Airbase as Ukraine Launches Major Drone Assault - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian drone strikes sparked a fire at a military airfield and wounded at least two people in Russia’s southern Saratov region, local authorities said Thursday. “Due to a fire at the [Engels] airfield, residents of a nearby farming co-op are being evacuated for safety reasons,” Saratov region Governor Roman Busargin wrote on Telegram.

20/03 Russian Strikes Kill 2 in Eastern Ukraine Amid Large-Scale Drone Attack - The Moscow Times

Russian bombardments of eastern Ukraine killed two people overnight, local authorities said Thursday, as Moscow launched a large-scale drone attack that wounded 10 and sparked fires hundreds of kilometers from the front line.

19/03 Russia and Ukraine Swap 372 POWs Day After Putin-Trump Call - The Moscow Times

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 372 prisoners of war, including nearly two dozen severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers, authorities in Moscow and Kyiv said Wednesday.

19/03 Zelensky Warns Against Halting Military Aid Ahead of Call With Trump - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday warned against heeding Kremlin demands to halt military aid to Kyiv and announced plans to speak with U.S.

19/03 Russian Military Accuses Ukraine of ‘Undermining’ Energy Truce With Oil Depot Strike - The Moscow Times

Russia’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday accused Ukraine of “undermining” a temporary pause on attacks against energy infrastructure by launching a drone strike on an oil depot in the southern Krasnodar region overnight. “The Kyiv regime launched a deliberate attack using three fixed-wing UAVs on an energy facility in the village of Kavkazskaya,” the ministry said in a statement published on Telegra

19/03 Putin Pressures Trump to Recognize Annexed Ukrainian Territories – Kommersant - The Moscow Times

President Vladimir Putin is pushing U.S.

19/03 Russia Launches Air Attack on Ukraine, Hitting Hospitals and Killing 1 - The Moscow Times

Russia's military launched a wave of air attacks on Ukraine overnight, firing six missiles and dozens of drones in a barrage that killed one person and damaged two hospitals, Ukrainian authorities said early Wednesday.

18/03 Takeaways from Trump-Putin Call - The Moscow Times

In a closely watched phone call Tuesday, U.S.

18/03 Russian Army Says It Repelled Ukrainian Assault on Belgorod Amid Ceasefire Talks - The Moscow Times

Russia's military said late Tuesday that it repelled an attempt by Ukrainian forces to launch an assault on the Belgorod region, framing the attack as an effort to undermine ceasefire talks between Moscow and Washington.

18/03 Russia and Ukraine Agree to Halt Attacks on Energy Infrastructure, But Broader Ceasefire Talks Stall - The Moscow Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in a phone call with U.S.

18/03 Putin and Trump Agree to Halt Attacks on Energy Infrastructure, But Ukraine Ceasefire Talks Stall - The Moscow Times

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday to pause Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, but their highly anticipated phone call failed to produce a broader ceasefire agreement.

18/03 Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russia Injure 6 - The Moscow Times

Russia's Defense Ministry said Tuesday that it destroyed 46 Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks, with regional authorities saying six people were injured.

18/03 ‘Today We Celebrate’: Kremlin and Russian Propaganda Rejoice as Trump Guts RFE/RL, VOA - The Moscow Times

Moscow is elated by President Donald Trump’s moves to gut U.S.-funded media outlets Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America, high-ranking Russian officials and diplomats told The Moscow Times.

17/03 Trump and Putin to Speak Tuesday About Ukraine War - The Moscow Times

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17/03 Putin Seeks to Prolong Ukraine Peace Talks to His Advantage, Experts Say - The Moscow Times

President Vladimir Putin will seek to drag out talks on ending his country’s war on Ukraine for as long as possible as he believes he currently has the upper hand in the conflict, U.S. experts told The Moscow Times ahead of Tuesday’s expected call between Putin and U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.

16/03 U.S. Hints at Ukraine Concessions Ahead of Trump-Putin Call - The Moscow Times

U.S. officials on Sunday expressed optimism that a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal could be reached in "weeks," with President Donald Trump expected to soon discuss the issue with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

16/03 Russia Says Evacuated Over 350 Civilians From Retaken Areas in Kursk Region - The Moscow Times

Russia on Sunday said it has moved to safety 371 of its civilians from areas it retook from Ukrainian forces in its border Kursk region.

16/03 Rubio, Lavrov Discuss Next Steps on Ukraine - The Moscow Times

The top U.S. and Russian diplomats discussed Saturday the "next steps" to end the war in Ukraine, hours after Kyiv's allies agreed to exert pressure on Moscow.

16/03 Trump, Putin to Discuss Ukraine This Week - The Moscow Times

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16/03 Trump and Putin to Speak Tuesday About Ukraine War - The Moscow Times

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16/03 Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire This Week - The Moscow Times

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15/03 Russia Says Retook Two More Villages in Border Region - The Moscow Times

Russia said Saturday it had retaken two more villages from Ukrainian forces in its Kursk border region where it has launched an offensive to wrest back seized territory.

15/03 Ukraine And Russia Down Hundreds of Drones Overnight - The Moscow Times

Ukraine said Saturday it had downed 130 Russian-launched drones across the country at night, as international efforts to end the three-year war intensify.

14/03 Putin Urges Ukrainian Troops in Russia’s Kursk Region to Surrender - The Moscow Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged on Friday Ukraine’s troops in Russia’s Kursk region to surrender after his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump asked the Russian leader to spare the lives of “thousands of Ukrainian troops.” “We have reviewed today’s statement by U.S.

14/03 Putin Urges Ukrainian Troops in Kursk Region to Surrender - The Moscow Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged Ukrainian forces in the southwestern Kursk region to surrender after his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump asked him to spare the lives of “thousands of Ukrainian troops.” “We have reviewed today’s statement by U.S.

14/03 G7 Warns Russia of New Sanctions Unless It Accepts Ukraine Ceasefire - The Moscow Times

The Group of Seven (G7) nations warned Russia on Friday of further sanctions if it does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, presenting a united front despite tensions within the bloc over U.S.

14/03 Trump Claims ‘Very Good Chance’ to End Ukraine War After Putin-Witkoff Meeting - The Moscow Times

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14/03 What Does Russia’s Military Think About a Potential Ceasefire? - The Moscow Times

The Russian military appears skeptical of the United States' proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin expressed "serious questions" regarding Washington’s initiative.

14/03 Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Envoy Excluded from Negotiations at Kremlin’s Behest – NBC News - The Moscow Times

President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia was absent from recent talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine at the Kremlin’s request, NBC News reported Wednesday, citing a U.S. administration official and a Russian official.

14/03 Moscow Targeted by Second Ukrainian Drone Attack in a Week - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow for a second time this week, with city authorities saying early Friday that air defense systems downed four unmanned aircraft near the Russian capital.

13/03 Zelensky Slams Putin’s ‘Very Manipulative’ Statements on Ceasefire - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's ambivalent response to a proposed ceasefire as "very manipulative."

13/03 Trump Says Putin’s Ukraine Comments ‘Promising’ but Not ‘Complete’ - The Moscow Times

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13/03 ‘We Cannot Trust the Russians’: Ukrainians Skeptical Toward Ceasefire Hopes - The Moscow Times

KYIV, Ukraine — "Mother, do not scold me, do not scold me, I do not even know where I will die."

13/03 Russia Supports Ceasefire Proposal in Ukraine, Putin Says, But ‘Nuances’ Remain - The Moscow Times

Russia is prepared to accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but only if it leads to “long-term peace” and addresses the “root causes” of the conflict, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during a joint press conference with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. “We agree with the proposal to cease hostilities.

13/03 Ukraine Accuses Russian Army of Executing 5 Captured Soldiers - The Moscow Times

Ukraine on Thursday accused Russian forces of executing five captured Ukrainian servicemen, the latest war crime allegation since the full-scale invasion more than three years ago.

13/03 Lukashenko Dismisses U.S. Ceasefire Proposal, Says Washington Has ‘No Plan’ for Ukraine War - The Moscow Times

The United States does not have a plan to resolve the war in Ukraine, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday during talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow. “I can say for sure the Americans have no plan for the conflict in Ukraine.

13/03 Kremlin Confirms U.S.-Russia Talks as Trump Envoy Lands in Moscow - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin confirmed Thursday that U.S. negotiators were on their way to Moscow for planned talks as Washington seeks to persuade Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

13/03 Russian Army Regains Control Over Sudzha in Kursk Border Region - The Moscow Times

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced Thursday that its troops regained control over the town of Sudzha in the Kursk border region after seven months under Ukrainian control. “Units of the ‘Sever’ group of forces liberated the settlements of Melovoy, Podol and Sudzha during the offensive,” the ministry said in a statement published on Telegram.

13/03 Russian Army Liberates Sudzha in Kursk Border Region - The Moscow Times

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced Thursday that its troops regained control over the town of Sudzha in the Kursk border region after seven months under Ukrainian control. “Units of the ‘Sever’ group of forces liberated the settlements of Melovoy, Podol and Sudzha during the offensive,” the ministry said in a statement published on Telegram.

13/03 Russian Army Retakes Sudzha in Kursk Border Region - The Moscow Times

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced Thursday that its troops regained control over the town of Sudzha in the Kursk border region after seven months under Ukrainian control. “Units of the ‘Sever’ group of forces liberated the settlements of Melovoy, Podol and Sudzha during the offensive,” the ministry said in a statement published on Telegram.

13/03 Russian Army Downs 77 Ukrainian Drones Overnight - The Moscow Times

Russia's Defense Ministry said it downed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight, two days after Ukraine carried out its largest drone attack on Moscow and its surrounding areas.

12/03 Putin, in Camouflage, Visits Troops, Orders ‘Full Liberation’ of Kursk, Calls Captured Fighters ‘Terrorists’ - The Moscow Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday was shown on Russian television visiting troops involved in the counteroffensive in the Kursk region and listening to a report on their progress.

12/03 Putin Visits Kursk Region for First Time Since Ukraine’s Offensive - The Moscow Times

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday expressed confidence that his army was on the brink of "fully liberating" Russia's Kursk region, as Ukraine hinted it was pulling troops back in the face of rapid Russian advances.

12/03 Russian Inflation Hit Two-Year High in February - The Moscow Times

Russia's annual inflation rate jumped above 10% in February to its highest level in two years, despite aggressive interest rate hikes by the Central Bank, official data showed Wednesday.

12/03 U.S. ‘Strongly Urges’ Russia to Accept Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal - The Moscow Times

The United States is urging Russia to accept its proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, U.S.

12/03 Orthodox Easter Diplomacy: Kremlin and White House Pursue Fast-Tracked Putin-Trump Meeting - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin is exploring its options for a potential meeting between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in April or May, four current and two former Russian officials familiar with the discussions told The Moscow Times.  All sources spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.

12/03 4 Workers Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Russia’s Kursk Region, Governor Says - The Moscow Times

Four workers were killed and at least two others wounded in a Ukrainian attack on a feed mill in the southwestern Kursk region, Russian authorities said Wednesday.

12/03 Russian Pro-War Figures, Military Bloggers Slam U.S. Ceasefire Proposal - The Moscow Times

The U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that Kyiv supported after talks in Saudi Arabia has sparked outrage among Russian pro-war bloggers and military correspondents, who called it “a trap” and an attempt to give Ukraine time to strengthen its military forces.

12/03 Kremlin Awaits U.S. Briefing on Ukraine Ceasefire Plan, Top Spokesman Says - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin said Wednesday that it was waiting for U.S. officials to provide details on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine after talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia the day before. “We expect, as was said yesterday in Jeddah, Secretary of State Rubio and National Security Adviser Waltz to inform us through various channels about the details of the negotiations and the un

12/03 Videos Show Russian Troops Retaking Kursk Region’s Sudzha - The Moscow Times

Russian state media and pro-war bloggers shared videos on Wednesday showing Russian troops raising flags in the town of Sudzha in the southwestern Kursk region.

12/03 Russian Missile Strike on Ukraine’s Odesa Kills 4 Syrians, Damages Cargo Ship - The Moscow Times

A Russian ballistic missile strike on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight killed four people and damaged a Barbados-flagged cargo ship, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday.

11/03 Ukraine Accepts ‘Interim Ceasefire’ as U.S. Resumes Intelligence Sharing and Military Aid - The Moscow Times

Ukraine on Tuesday backed a U.S. proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the United States in turn agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing, a joint statement said.

11/03 ‘War Has Come’: Ukrainian Drone Attack Leaves Moscow’s Suburbs Shaken - The Moscow Times

For Svetlana, the war in Ukraine had always felt distant — until a drone smashed into the side of her apartment building early Tuesday, bringing the conflict literally to her doorstep.

11/03 Russian Army Reports Major Advances in Kursk Region After ‘Operation Pipeline’ - The Moscow Times

Russia has reclaimed more than 100 square kilometers (38.6 square miles) of territory and 12 villages from Ukrainian forces in the southwestern Kursk region over the past 24 hours, the Russian military said Tuesday. “The North Group of Forces has liberated 12 settlements during offensive actions… and more than 100 square kilometers of the Kursk region,” Russia’s Defense Ministry said in a daily br

11/03 At Least 2 Killed in 'Largest Ever' Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow - The Moscow Times

At least two people were killed in a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region, authorities said Tuesday, with Russia's Defense Ministry claiming that it downed 337 unmanned aircraft overnight.  "The Defense Ministry's air defense continues to repel a massive attack by enemy drones on Moscow," Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram early Tuesday.

11/03 At Least 2 Killed in Major Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow - The Moscow Times

At least two people were killed in a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region, authorities said Tuesday, with Russia's Defense Ministry claiming that it downed 337 unmanned aircraft overnight.  "The Defense Ministry's air defense continues to repel a massive attack by enemy drones on Moscow," Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram early Tuesday.

11/03 Moscow Targeted By 'Massive' Ukrainian Drone Attack - The Moscow Times

Ukraine targeted Moscow in a "massive" overnight drone attack, authorities said Tuesday, with Russia's Defense Ministry claiming it shot down 337 UAVs across the country.

11/03 At Least 3 Killed in 'Largest Ever' Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow - The Moscow Times

At least three people were killed in an unprecedented Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region, authorities said Tuesday, with Russia's Defense Ministry claiming that it downed 337 unmanned aircraft overnight.  "The largest ever attack by enemy drones on Moscow has been repelled," Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on Telegram early Tuesday.

10/03 Ukraine Risks Losing Kursk Foothold as Russia Pushes Forward - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region may be forced to retreat as a renewed Russian counteroffensive pushes toward the Kyiv-held city of Sudzha, putting Ukraine’s forces at risk of encirclement.  Over seven months since Kyiv launched its Kursk region offensive, Moscow now seeks to cut off the only supply road to Ukrainian troops, forcing Kyiv to abandon the occupied territories — and potential

10/03 Ukraine Sending Reinforcements to Kursk Region Amid Russian Advances - The Moscow Times

Ukraine is sending reinforcements to support its forces in Russia's Kursk region, the Ukrainian army's top commander said Monday, coming as the Russian military claims to be speeding up the advance of its counteroffensive in the border region.

10/03 Ukraine Will Propose Air and Naval Ceasefire During Saudi Arabia Talks – AFP - The Moscow Times

Ukraine will propose an air and naval ceasefire with Russia during talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia this week, a Ukrainian official told AFP on Monday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Riyadh.

10/03 Ukrainian Drones Strike Industrial Site in Russia’s Samara Region - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian drones attacked an industrial facility in southern Russia’s Samara region, authorities said early Monday, as Ukrainian officials claimed the target of the attack was a Rosneft oil refinery.

09/03 Russia Claims Counteroffensive Into Ukraine’s Sumy Region - The Moscow Times

Russia on Sunday announced a cross-border offensive had captured territory in Ukraine's Sumy region for the first time since 2022 as Kyiv struggles to hold onto territory in Russia's neighboring Kursk region.

09/03 Ukraine Says Russia Attacked With Over 100 Drones Overnight - The Moscow Times

Ukraine said Sunday that Russia launched over one hundred drones overnight, targeting the capital and several regions at a crucial point in the war as Washington has frozen aid supplies.

08/03 Russia Says Retook 3 Villages From Ukraine in Kursk - The Moscow Times

Russia on Saturday said its troops had retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in the Kursk border region, where Kyiv's forces have been losing ground recently.

08/03 Russian Strikes Kill 12 in Eastern Ukraine - The Moscow Times

Russian strikes overnight had killed at least 12 people in eastern Ukraine as of Saturday morning, the country's emergency service said, days ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia between U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators aimed at a truce.

08/03 Zelensky Seeks More Sanctions as Russian Strikes Kill 14 - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called for more sanctions against Russia as overnight strikes killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more, days ahead of talks between U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators aimed at securing a truce.

07/03 Trump Threatens Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia Over Attacks on Ukraine - The Moscow Times

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07/03 Russian Authorities Glorify Military Wives and Mothers on Women’s Day - The Moscow Times

“Tatiana Sokolova will never hear her son call her ‘mom’ again.

07/03 Russia Launches Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure - The Moscow Times

Russia’s military launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure on Friday, Ukrainian officials said. “The energy and gas infrastructure in various regions of Ukraine is under mass missile and drone shelling again,” Energy Minister German Galushchenko wrote on Facebook. “Russia is trying to hurt ordinary Ukrainians by shelling energy and gas production f

06/03 Russia Says Temporary Ukraine Ceasefire ’Unacceptable’ - The Moscow Times

Russia said Thursday it would not accept a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, rejecting proposals of a one-month halt in fighting or a stop in aerial and naval attacks — ideas floated by Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron.

06/03 Temporary Ukraine Ceasefire ’Unacceptable,’ Russian MFA Spokeswoman Says - The Moscow Times

Russia said Thursday it would not accept a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, rejecting proposals of a one-month halt in fighting or a stop in aerial and naval attacks — ideas floated by Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron.

06/03 As Trump Woos Russia, Kremlin Shifts Blame to Europe - The Moscow Times

For three years, the Kremlin saw the United States as its biggest enemy, accusing U.S.

06/03 Rubio Calls Ukraine War 'Proxy' Conflict Between U.S. and Russia - The Moscow Times

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06/03 Russian Missile Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown Kills 3, Injures 31 - The Moscow Times

A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown overnight killed three people and injured 31, with nearly half in serious condition, authorities said Thursday. “Three people died in Kryvyi Rih due to the night missile attack… sincere condolences to the relatives,” said Dnipropetrovsk region Governor Sergiy Lysak. “There are 31 injured… 14 are in serious con

05/03 Macron Proposes French Nuclear Extension, Ukraine Troop Deployment - The Moscow Times

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced he would discuss extending France's nuclear deterrent to European partners and raised the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to enforce a peace deal, as Europe scrambles to respond to Donald Trump's upending of the transatlantic alliance.

05/03 U.S. Freezes Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine - The Moscow Times

The United States halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said Wednesday, a move that could weaken the Ukrainian military’s ability to target Russian forces on the battlefield.

05/03 Russia Finishes Issuing Passports in Occupied Ukrainian Regions, Putin Says - The Moscow Times

Russian authorities have finished issuing passports to Ukrainian nationals living in territories seized by the Russian military, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, a process that Ukraine has condemned as an illegal attempt to erase the region's Ukrainian identity.

05/03 Kremlin Welcomes Possible Ukraine Peace Talks, But Says ‘Nuances’ Remain - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin said Wednesday that it welcomes the prospect of U.S.-mediated peace talks with Ukraine but claimed that legal obstacles introduced by Kyiv still prevent negotiations from taking place.

05/03 Lukashenko Offers to Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks - The Moscow Times

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine that could involve U.S. officials. “Tell Trump that I expect him here with Putin and Zelensky,” Lukashenko said in a video interview with U.S. blogger Mario Nawfal, as reported by the Belarusian state news agency Belta.

05/03 Trump Says Zelensky Ready for Talks With Russia, U.S. Minerals Deal - The Moscow Times

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04/03 Kremlin Fears Trump-Zelensky Clash Could Harm Its Shot at a Grand Bargain - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin is increasingly worried that the emerging rift between the U.S. and Ukraine could derail a potential agreement between Washington and Moscow, The Moscow Times’ sources say.  As U.S.

04/03 Trump Halts Military Aid to Ukraine: Experts Say Front Will Hold, But Challenges to Intensify - The Moscow Times

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04/03 Pause in U.S. Military Shipments to Ukraine 'Best Step' Toward Peace, Kremlin Says - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin said Tuesday that the sudden suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine following a public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky marked a major step toward ending the war.

04/03 Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facilities in Southern Russia - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian drones attacked two oil facilities in southern Russia’s Rostov and Samara regions overnight, Russian and Ukrainian officials said Tuesday.

04/03 Trump Pauses Aid to Ukraine After Zelensky Clash - The Moscow Times

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03/03 Russia Returns 33 Displaced Kursk Residents From Ukraine - The Moscow Times

Thirty-three civilians from southwestern Russia’s Kursk region have returned home from Ukraine following negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv, presidential human rights commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova said Monday. “Most of them are elderly, but there are also four children,” Moskalkova wrote on Telegram. “Many have serious injuries and illnesses.” She credited the International Committee of the Re

03/03 Russian Strike on Ukrainian Army Training Grounds Kills Multiple People - The Moscow Times

Ukrainian officials said Monday that an unspecified number of people were killed in a Russian missile strike on military training grounds around 130 kilometers (80 miles) from the front line.

03/03 Russian Army’s Use of Donkeys in Ukraine Underscores a Staggering Equipment Shortage - The Moscow Times

Russian soldiers appear to be using horses and donkeys to transport supplies to and from the front lines in Ukraine as high losses and insufficient production have created acute equipment shortages.

03/03 Kremlin Accuses Zelensky of Rejecting Peace After Clash With Trump - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin on Monday accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of rejecting peace efforts following his public clash with U.S.

03/03 France and Britain Propose 1-Month Truce in Ukraine - The Moscow Times

France and the United Kingdom are proposing a one-month truce in Ukraine "in the air, at sea and on energy infrastructure" after emergency talks in London, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.

03/03 1-Month Ukraine Truce Would Test Russia's Commitment to End War, France Says - The Moscow Times

France and the United Kingdom are proposing a one-month truce in Ukraine "in the air, at sea and on energy infrastructure" following emergency talks in London over the weekend.

01/03 Orban Urges EU to Launch Ukraine Peace Talks With Russia - The Moscow Times

Hungary's Viktor Orban urged the EU Saturday to open direct talks with Moscow to end the Ukraine war and vowed to oppose a bloc-wide accord on the conflict, according to a letter obtained by AFP.

01/03 Russia Says Zelensky Trip to U.S. Was 'Complete Failure' - The Moscow Times

Russia said Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's trip to the United States had been a "failure", after U.S.

01/03 Russia Says Seized 2 New Villages in Eastern Ukraine - The Moscow Times

Moscow on Saturday said it had seized two more villages in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv officials said Russian strikes had killed one person and wounded 19. The Russian defence ministry said its forces had captured Skudne and Burlatske in the south of the eastern Donetsk region.

28/02 Trump Showed ‘Restraint’ Against ‘Scumbag’ Zelensky, Russian MFA Spokeswoman Says - The Moscow Times

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Friday said U.S.

28/02 Russia Says Trump Showed ‘Restraint’ Against ‘Scumbag’ Zelensky - The Moscow Times

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Friday said U.S.

28/02 Trump and Zelensky Clash in Oval Office Shouting Match - The Moscow Times

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28/02 Russian Forces Retook 4 Villages in Kursk Region This Week, Military Says - The Moscow Times

Russian forces have retaken four villages over the past week in the southwestern Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops captured large swaths of territory last summer, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday.

27/02 Kremlin Rules Out Returning Annexed Ukrainian Regions in Future Peace Talks - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin on Thursday ruled out relinquishing control of Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed, setting a major red line as Russian and U.S. officials met in Istanbul for talks aimed at normalizing relations.

27/02 Invasion of Ukraine Has Made Life Worse, Russians Admit - The Moscow Times

More than half of Russians believe the ongoing war in Ukraine has negatively affected their daily lives, according to a new survey by the independent research project Chronicles.

27/02 ‘You Can't Trust Putin’: Chechens, Georgians and Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine Warn of Russian Betrayal - The Moscow Times

Berdychiv, UKRAINE – Mikhael Dudadiev, 39, known by his war name Benor, is in the small kitchen of a Soviet-era apartment, preparing Zhizhig Galnash, a traditional Chechen dish made of meat, pasta and garlic sauce. “It reminds me of the dishes from my childhood.” A thick brown beard frames his face, and his broad shoulders hint at his time on the front lines in Zaporizhzhia.

27/02 North Korea Sends More Troops to Russia, Redeploys Soldiers to Kursk Front Line – South Korean Official - The Moscow Times

North Korea has sent additional soldiers to Russia and redeployed some of its troops to the front line in the Kursk region, an official from South Korea’s intelligence agency told AFP on Thursday.

27/02 Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia’s Belgorod Region Kills 1 - The Moscow Times

Russia's Defense Ministry said early Thursday that it shot down 19 Ukrainian drones across the country and annexed Crimea overnight, while authorities in the southwestern Belgorod region said one person was killed.

26/02 What We Know About the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal - The Moscow Times

Kyiv and Washington have agreed on a deal to give the United States access to Ukrainian mineral resources following a spat between U.S.

26/02 Zelensky Eyes Trump Meeting Friday, Russia Launches Deadly Strikes - The Moscow Times

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he hopes to visit Washington this week to meet Donald Trump and discuss future US support for Ukraine and a minerals deal that had inflamed tensions between the leaders over recent weeks.

26/02 At Least 1 Killed in Kyiv as Russia and Ukraine Launch Overnight Drone Attacks - The Moscow Times

Russia and Ukraine launched dozens of drones at each other Wednesday in aerial attacks that left energy facilities damaged, one dead and at least four wounded in Ukraine, officials said.

25/02 In Photos: Russians Stage Muted Protests on War's Third Anniversary - The Moscow Times

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25/02 ‘Extermination of Entire Nations’: Scientist Maria Vyushkova Counts Russia’s Indigenous War Dead - The Moscow Times

On her YouTube channel, Maria Vyushkova describes herself as “a scientist by profession, Buryat by ethnicity” and “anti-war and decolonial activist by the sphere of social engagement.” In the three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Vyushkova, who holds a Ph.D. in chemistry, has emerged as the lead expert on the involvement of Russia’s Indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities in

25/02 Kremlin Applauds U.S. Position in UN Resolution on Ukraine Invasion - The Moscow Times

The Kremlin on Tuesday praised what it called Washington’s “balanced position” on the war in Ukraine after the United States aligned twice with Russia in UN votes marking the full-scale invasion’s third anniversary.

25/02 Training the ‘Warriors of Victory’: Russian Orthodox Church Marks 3 Years of War in Ukraine - The Moscow Times

“For almost three years, the main topic for our entire nation has been the special military operation.

24/02 Putin Backs Trump’s Proposal to Halve Defense Spending - The Moscow Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday backed a suggestion by U.S. counterpart Donald Trump that Russia, the U.S. and China should all cut their military budgets in half.