Russia Weighs Drone Defenses for Data Centers After ‘Unprecedented’ Yandex Attacks
Published: October 12, 2026 11:20
The strikes on Yandex data centers have caused server outages that triggered service disruptions for users.
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Russia Plans Rehab Centers for Ukraine War Amputees
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/12/russia-plans-rehab-centers-for-ukraine-war-amputees-a93947
Published: October 12, 2026 10:00
Russian officials are reporting growing demand for prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation among soldiers returning from Ukraine.
Ukrainian Refinery Strikes Pause After Trump Ceasefire Announcement
Published: October 12, 2026 08:36
Local authorities and independent media reported no new strikes on Russian oil refineries, which Ukraine has repeatedly targeted in recent months.
Ukraine Will Stop Hitting Refineries if Russia Halts Energy Attacks, Zelensky Says
Published: October 11, 2026 11:58
Zelensky repeated Ukraine's long-standing position that it was willing to halt attacks on Russian refineries only as part of a mutual de-escalation of the conflict.
Russia’s Yandex Says Data Center in Vladimir Shut Down After Drone Attack
Published: October 11, 2026 09:04
Some of Yandex's services are currently unavailable to users, the company said.
Russian Attack on Ukrainian City Kills 20, a Day After Trump Eases Diesel Sanctions on Moscow
Published: October 10, 2026 17:26
The Ukrainian President offered some of his sharpest criticism of Donald Trump after this week's third mass-casualty Russian attack.
Germany Sticks to Russia Sanctions After Trump Diesel Announcement
Published: October 10, 2026 11:26
Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to the global market to ease fuel prices. Kyiv's allies are not supportive.
Rosatom Says it Wins Tribunal Ruling in Finnish Nuclear Plant Dispute
Published: October 10, 2026 09:45
Rosatom said the International Chamber of Commerce agreed that a Finnish firm wrongly terminated the contract for a new nuclear power plant.
Putin Downplayed Immediate Ukraine Talks Resumption in Phone Call With Trump, Kremlin Says
Published: October 9, 2026 22:16
The Kremlin also said Putin and Trump discussed major economic initiatives during the phone call, including potential supplies of Russian fuel.
Montenegro Expels Founder of Russian Pro-War Blog Rybar for 'Security Reasons'
Published: October 9, 2026 16:05
Mikhail Zvinchuk and four others had been detained earlier in an operation targeting suspected Russian influence activities.
In Russian-Occupied Oleshky, Civilians Struggle to Survive as Hunger Deepens
Published: October 9, 2026 15:54
With roads mined and supplies dwindling, civilians in the occupied Ukrainian town are risking their lives to find food or escape.
St. Petersburg Court Fines Yabloko Leader $12 for Writing Peace Slogans on Ballot
Published: October 9, 2026 13:55
Rybakov had written four party slogans on his ballots: “For Peace,” “For Freedom,” “For a Life Without Fear” and “For a Ceasefire Agreement.”
Rosneft Recruits Anti-Aircraft Gun Crews to Defend Samara Refinery Against Ukrainian Drones – Vyorstka
Published: October 9, 2026 13:09
The Kuibyshev refinery, on the Volga River, has been repeatedly targeted since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Montenegro Detains Founder of Russian Pro-War Channel Rybar
Published: October 9, 2026 10:05
The U.S. is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Mikhail Zvinchuk, the founder of the influential pro-war channel Rybar.
Ukraine Drones Hit Second Yandex Data Center in Two Days
Published: October 9, 2026 08:35
The Kaluga region governor said nine people were injured and infrastructure was damaged by Ukrainian drones.
Former German Chancellor Schroeder Celebrates Putin's Birthday at President's Home
Published: October 9, 2026 08:20
Schroeder, who served as chancellor from 1998 to 2005, recently joined the supervisory board of Russian supermarket chain Hyperglobus.
Moscow Region Man Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/08/moscow-region-man-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-a93924
Published: October 8, 2026 16:04
The incident occurred in the Klimovsk neighborhood of Podolsk, roughly 25 miles south of Moscow.
Russia Says Checks Following Siberian Plague Lab Death Are Complete
Published: October 8, 2026 16:00
Despite the statement, authorities have yet to say definitively whether the death of lab worker Darya Shipilova could have been caused by plague.
Russian Liberal Politician Jailed for 4 Years Over Donation to Navalny Group
Published: October 8, 2026 15:52
Elena Perepelitsa is the third Yabloko member to be jailed in less than four months.
Sochi Reopens Beaches After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker
Published: October 8, 2026 15:06
Authorities said tests found no oil contamination following a drone attack ignited a major blaze on an oil tanker.
How ‘Digital Oblivion’ Is Helping Russia Rewrite the Past
Published: October 8, 2026 14:49
The loss of online records — a process that researchers call “digital oblivion” — is contributing to public “amnesia” about key events that autocrats find unhelpful.
U.K. Expands Sanctions to Cover 90% of Russian Oil Output, Shadow Fleet and Finance Networks
Published: October 8, 2026 13:07
The sanctions come on the heels of the EU approving another sanctions package Wednesday.
Lithuania Deploys Army to Kaliningrad Border After Belarus-Latvia Breach
Published: October 8, 2026 11:34
Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said around 100 soldiers would help guard the Lithuanian-Russian border over the next two weeks.
Regions Calling: In Irkutsk, Locals Ask 'What Plague?'
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/08/regions-calling-in-irkutsk-locals-ask-what-plague-a93886
Published: October 8, 2026 10:59
For residents of Irkutsk, news of the death of a lab worker at a plague research institute is just “background noise.”
EU Lifts Belarus-Related Sanctions on Russian Billionaire Gutseriev – RFE/RL
Published: October 8, 2026 09:46
The billionaire remains subject to separate EU sanctions linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
U.S. and Russia Explore Nord Stream Restart, Sources Say
Published: October 8, 2026 09:27
A spokeswoman for Germany's economy and energy ministry pushed back, saying Nord Stream and Russian gas were sanctioned in Europe.
Ye Earned $20M From Canceled St. Petersburg Gigs, Kommersant Reports
Published: October 8, 2026 09:09
Originally scheduled for Oct. 10-11 at Gazprom Arena, Ye’s shows were canceled late last month.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Yandex Data Center After Wave of Russian Attacks
Published: October 8, 2026 08:21
The attack marks the first confirmed strike against Russian data infrastructure, weeks after Moscow did the same.
Denmark Says Russia Has Conducted Sabotage Attacks Against Its Defense Firms
Published: October 7, 2026 17:15
The shift reflects a significant escalation in Moscow's hybrid warfare campaign, Josefine Christensen, lead analyst at the Danish national security and intelligence service said.
Years After His Death, Vladimir Zhirinovsky Lives Rent-Free in Russians’ Heads
Published: October 7, 2026 15:51
The late far-right firebrand remains a fixture in the public consciousness as a political prophet. And his popularity is only growing.
EU Approves Record Sanctions Expansion Targeting 1.6K Russian Citizens and Entities
Published: October 7, 2026 15:21
The agreement will bring the total number of people and entities under EU sanctions over the war to nearly 4,650.
Latvia Moves to Expel Russian Journalist Leonid Ragozin, Delfi Reports
Published: October 7, 2026 14:33
Late last month, Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava said Ragozin's actions could "be regarded as ones aimed at steering Western public opinion in a direction favorable to Russia."
Russian Who Swam to Lithuania to Seek Asylum Gets 6 Years in Russian Prison After Return
Published: October 7, 2026 14:29
The man, identified as 68-year-old Igor Odintsov, said he faced persecution in Russia over his social media posts.
Rosatom Takes Full Control of Transport Conglomerate Delo Group in $900M Buyout
Published: October 7, 2026 12:33
The deal reportedly brings Rosatom’s market share in Russia’s container handling market to 50% and rail container transport to 44%.
Kremlin Says France's Test Nuclear Launch Is Part of 'Dead End' Anti-Russia Strategy
Published: October 7, 2026 11:45
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had received France's message and that it was an example of what he called Europe's obsession with militarization.
Northern Russia’s Yamalo-Nenets Offers 1M-Ruble Bounty for Downed Drones
Published: October 7, 2026 11:12
It is reportedly the highest publicly recorded bounty offered by any Russian region for downing Ukrainian drones.
Second Prison Guard Dead After Failed Inmate Escape Attempt in North Caucasus
Published: October 7, 2026 10:20
The incident took place on a prisoner transport train last week.
Kim Jong Un Wishes Putin ‘Victory and Glory’ on His 74th Birthday
Published: October 7, 2026 10:14
The North Korean leader pledged to keep expanding the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, describing Russia as a “brotherly” nation.
U.S. Embassy Urges Citizens to Leave Russia Over Siberian Plague Suspicions
Published: October 7, 2026 09:40
Public health officials insist there is no active public health crisis, and the WHO says that no cases have been recorded in Irkutsk.
Russia Drops Criminal Case Against Children’s Hospice Founder Lida Moniava
Published: October 7, 2026 08:49
Moniava had been charged with spreading “false information” about Russia’s army for a post about Ukrainian civilians killed in Russian attacks.
At Least 8 Killed in Overnight Russian Strikes on Ukraine
Published: October 7, 2026 08:37
The strikes come as Russia and Ukraine have each promised to ratchet up attacks on the other.
Sochi Closes Beaches After Drone Attack Sets Oil Tanker Ablaze
Published: October 7, 2026 07:53
Transportation Minister Andrei Nikitin said the oil-laden tanker had been attacked by unmanned boats.
Russia Drops Criminal Case Against Children’s Hospice Founder Lida Moniava
Published: October 6, 2026 15:36
Moniava had been charged with spreading “false information” about Russia’s army for a post about Ukrainian civilians killed in Russian attacks.
Putin Orders Priority Rail Transit for Russian Grain – Kommersant
Published: October 6, 2026 14:53
Despite the workarounds, market analysts warn that Baltic and Arctic ports lack the storage capacity and specialized infrastructure needed.
Russia Investigates Contaminated Dog Vaccine Linked to Mass Pet Deaths
Published: October 6, 2026 13:53
Authorities say that samples from a batch of the vaccine contained live Aujeszky’s disease virus, which is almost universally fatal to domestic dogs.
Kremlin Begins Preparations for Putin’s Annual ‘Direct Line’ Call-In Show
Published: October 6, 2026 13:27
First launched in 2001, Putin’s call-in program aims to cast the Russian leader as a “problem-solver-in-chief.”
Russians in ICE Detention Plan Hunger Strike to Protest Poor Conditions
Published: October 6, 2026 12:36
Detainees described issues including a lack of adequate medical and dental care, disparaging attitudes from staff and poor living conditions.
Kremlin Warns Lithuania Lifting Nuclear Arms Ban Risks Escalation
Published: October 6, 2026 11:09
The move comes on the heels of Estonia announcing it was moving its troops closer to the country's border with Russia.
Russia Holds Major Nuclear Accident Drill at Beloyarsk Plant
Published: October 6, 2026 10:43
The drill is part of an annual program in which different Russian nuclear plants take turns hosting large exercises.
Head of Russian Military’s Patriot Park Arrested in Bribery Probe
Published: October 6, 2026 10:35
Vasilyev's arrest follows a recent series of detentions targeting executives and military supervisors connected to Patriot Park.
Irkutsk Maternity Hospital Screens Patients for Plague After Lab Worker’s Death
Published: October 6, 2026 09:31
A local blogger said that staff at the Irkutsk City Perinatal Center gave her a “Checklist for Suspected Plague” when she arrived for an examination.
2 Killed in Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow
Published: October 6, 2026 08:33
Exiled outlet Astra also reported that one of the attacks targeted the Moscow region’s largest fuel storage hub.
Moscow Court Jails Ex-Sochi Mayor for 15 Years in Prison in Corruption Case
Published: October 5, 2026 14:47
Alexei Kopaygorodsky served as mayo until May 2024, when he abruptly resigned, citing a transition to a federal post.
Kremlin Downplays Estonia’s Troop Shift to Border, Plays Up Russia’s Intelligence Capabilities
Published: October 5, 2026 14:15
The comments come in response to the Financial Times detailing Estonia’s strategic pivot toward an “active defense” posture.
Russia Sentences ‘Masyanya’ Creator to 4 Years in Absentia Over Anti-War Cartoon
Published: October 5, 2026 13:46
Investigators said the show’s 2023 episode “Idoliada” contained calls for Russian servicemen to surrender, desert and disobey their commanders.
Soviet TV Hypnotist Anatoly Kashpirovsky Dies at 87
Published: October 5, 2026 12:46
The famed Soviet-era psychic healer became famous with his televised mass hypnosis sessions during the perestroika and glasnost years.
Ovechkin to Launch His Own Beer Brand in Russia
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/05/ovechkin-to-launch-his-own-beer-brand-in-russia-a93877
Published: October 5, 2026 11:58
The NHL star is teaming up with a brewer built from Heineken’s former Russian assets to produce the OVI beer range.
Krasnodar Mayor Resigns After Contentious Tenure
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/05/krasnodar-mayor-resigns-after-contentious-tenure-a93875
Published: October 5, 2026 11:12
Naumov’s four-year tenure was marked by local protests and controversies over infrastructure and urban planning decisions.
Officials Claim Stable Health Situation in Irkutsk After Anti-Plague Institute Worker’s Death
Published: October 5, 2026 10:09
Consumer safety watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said the lab worker who died last week was diagnosed with “pneumonia of unknown etiology.”
Dozens Detained at Moscow Communist Party Rally
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/05/dozens-detained-at-moscow-communist-party-rally-a93870
Published: October 5, 2026 08:48
These were the largest detentions at a Communist Party rally since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Russia Says It Hit Kyiv Bridge, 2 Vessels in Black Sea
Published: October 4, 2026 15:01
Russia's military said it targeted a route Kyiv used to transport troops and military cargo.
OPEC+ Agrees to Keep November Oil Output Targets Steady
Published: October 4, 2026 12:29
OPEC+ has been raising output targets for much of 2026 after years of production cuts, but most of the increases stayed on paper.
Russia to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine After Zelensky Interview
Published: October 4, 2026 11:59
Moscow said Russian forces would step up attacks on military facilities, defense industry sites and related infrastructure.
Germany's Merz Arrives in Kyiv to the Sound of Sirens and Explosions
Published: October 4, 2026 09:24
“I will tell President Zelensky today: 'You can continue to count on our help,'” Merz said.
OPEC+ Set to Keep November Oil Output Targets Steady, Sources Say
Published: October 4, 2026 07:53
OPEC+ has been raising output targets for much of 2026 after years of production cuts, but most of the increases stayed on paper.
Ukraine Will Hit Russian Refineries in Response to Moscow's ‘New Doctrine’ of Airstrikes
Published: October 3, 2026 18:01
Zelensky says Russia's shift represents Putin's desire to appear strong at a time when his military is losing ground in a key frontline region.
Russia Pledges to Continue Massive Strikes on Kyiv, Urges Foreign Diplomats to Leave City
Published: October 3, 2026 13:39
In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said its attacks were in response to Ukraine's "terrorist acts."
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Involve Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Deal, NYT Reports
Published: October 3, 2026 11:27
Putin reportedly raised the deal during a Sept. 5 meeting with Witkoff and Kushner at the Kremlin.