The Moscow Times
April 2026
What Is Behind Russia’s Pared-Back WWII Victory Day Parade?
It might not have taken place at all due to the terrorist threat,
When military equipment participates in parades, it is initially parked and prepared for rehearsals and the parade itself in remote areas outside Moscow, in specially designated zones,
The Kyiv regime, which is losing territory every day, losing ground on the battlefield, has now gone all out with its terrorist activities,
If something happens, if they stop in the middle of the square, then there would be a traffic jam [on Red Square] and it would look very bad on TV,
Dagestan Head Sergei Melikov Will Step Down in September, Putin Says
He has accomplished a great deal, and we are grateful to him for that. But he is moving on to another job, and life moves on,
Moscow Region Police Arrest 2 Accused of Harassing Roskomnadzor Officials on Ukrainian Orders
Investigators established that, on April 28, 2026, the two suspects… placed hammers stained with a brown liquid on the front doors of the apartments,
The Kremlin Fiddles While Tuapse Burns
Online, volunteers are posting videos of dead marine life, including dolphins, their bodies coated in crude
No Victory for You, Mr. Trump: Putin Didn’t Invite Trump to Moscow Military Parade
The official guest list for the May 9 military procession on Red Square has still not been made public, though individual leaders, including Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, have already confirmed they plan to attend celebrations in Russia
Eksmo CEO Released From Police Custody After Questioning
Chemical Emergency Alert Issued in Perm After Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites
They said not to go outside, to close all windows and vents and to drink only boiled water,
Putin Offers Victory Day Ceasefire in Ukraine on May 9, Kremlin Aide Says
Vladimir Putin considers Donald Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran to be the right one, as this should give negotiations a chance and, overall, help to stabilize the situation,
Putin, Trump Discuss Iran, Ukraine in Phone Call, Kremlin Aide Says
At Trump's request, Vladimir Putin described the current situation along the line of contact, where our troops are holding the strategic initiative and pushing back the enemy's positions,
Hundreds of Dogs Perish in Nizhny Novgorod Fire
I woke up half-naked, thought I’d quickly lead them out. I opened the door, smoke poured over me and the animals were not showing signs of life,
Germany Arrests Kazakh Man Accused of Spying for Russia
Kremlin Says Slovak PM Will Attend Victory Day Parade
He is among a small group of European leaders, including outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who have maintained relatively warm relations with Moscow since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Fico is mentioned a lot, so I can confirm Fico,
Mali Rebel Group Demands Russia Leave Country Following Major Offensive
Russia's Africa Corps was forced to retreat from the town of Kidal following the coordinated attacks
Our objective is for Russia to withdraw permanently from Azawad and beyond, from all of Mali,
We have no particular problem with Russia, nor with any other country. Our problem is with the regime that governs Bamako,
The Russians found themselves in danger. There was no way out,
It supported people who committed serious crimes and massacres,
Kremlin Hopes OPEC+ Will Stand Firm Despite UAE Exit
We of course would like to hope so,
Novosibirsk Veterinary Official Involved in Mass Cattle Cull Found Dead
He passed away yesterday, his heart gave out,
Belarus Closes Transit Route for Russian Military Conscripts
If there are no travel restrictions, then you can leave Belarus. If travel is prohibited, then all questions should be directed to the Russian Federation,
Skies Turn Black in Perm Region After Ukraine Reportedly Strikes Oil Pipeline Facility
In a separate strike on the Orenburg region, which borders northern Kazakhstan, a Ukrainian drone reportedly hit the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery located in the city of Orsk, around 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) east of Ukraine
Russia Will Not Display Military Hardware at WWII Victory Parade
Moscow’s Victory Day Parade to Be Held Without Military Vehicles for First Time in Nearly 20 Years
During the aviation segment of the parade, aircraft of Russian aerobatic display teams will fly over Red Square, and at the conclusion of the parade, pilots of Su-25 ground attack aircraft will color the skies of Moscow in the colors of the flag of the Russian Federation,
For Russia’s Ailing Coal Sector, Not Even the Middle East Crisis Can Bring Relief
Coal may be a readily available buffer for now, but the Iran war won’t derail the transition to cleaner energy,
Russian Yacht, Cruise Ships Ferry Seafarers Out of Gulf — Philippines
We have been assured that all 15 Filipino seafarers are safe, unharmed, and it will be a matter of time for their ships to be cleared,
Russia’s Regional Budget Deficit to Widen to $25.3Bln in 2026, Finance Minister Warns
Kremlin Calls for Stability in Mali as Rebels Seize Kidal and Target Capital
The central government’s defense minister was killed in attacks, and Assimi Goïta, Mali's junta leader, is reportedly in hiding
We consider it important that the country return to a peaceful, stable course as soon as possible,
Poland Released Russian Archeologist in U.S.-Brokered Prisoner Swap, FSB Says
A Polish court ruled last month in favor of extraditing Butyagin to Ukraine, where he faced up to 10 years in prison for “destroying cultural heritage sites” and causing an estimated 200 million hryvnias ($4.6 million) in damages
Kazakhstan to Reroute German Oil Exports Following Russian Pipeline Suspension
Another 160,000 metric tons will be pumped through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), a joint venture with Chevron and ExxonMobil among its shareholders in southern Russia