The Moscow Times
September 2026
Russian Regions Turn to Residents and Businesses to Fund Bomb Shelters
Petersburg have received orders to equip shelters, while apartment residents in Yekaterinburg have been asked to approve charges for converting underground parking facilities
Russia Draws Up Measures to Control Bear Population After Spate of Deadly Attacks
It is clear that as the population grows, so too does the number of problems. Systemic measures are needed to ensure that humans and animals can coexist safely and to maintain the necessary balance,
In this regard, the Russian government is currently preparing a series of priority measures,
Ukraine War Veterans Pose a Threat to the Kremlin. So Putin Is Bringing Them Onside.
Veterans of the war in Ukraine now comprise just over 10% of the lower chamber of parliament
Russia Sends Nuclear Warning to NATO as Tensions Rise in the Baltic
The warning underscores Moscow's concerns about what it sees as a growing NATO threat to Kaliningrad, a heavily militarized region wedged between Poland and Lithuania
We have emphasised that Russia possesses the necessary means to repel any potential aggression and is prepared to deploy its entire arsenal to defend its territory should NATO countries attempt to isolate the Kaliningrad region from the rest of our country,
I would say that the Russian letter is only another Russian attempt to intimidate Europeans, and that the response by NATO is firm and responsible,
We call upon the Russian Federation to end its unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We urge the Russian Federation to refrain from increasingly reckless behaviour towards the Allies and to cease its irresponsible nuclear rhetoric,
None of NATO's exercises or activities pose a threat to the territory of the Russian Federation,
Garry Kasparov and Ilya Ponomaryov Targeted in Alleged Assassination Plot in U.S., Report Says
Earlier this month, the U.S. Justice Department unsealed an indictment charging five men over alleged plots involving surveillance, recruitment and targeted killings against two opposition figures, who were not identified by name
America was previously considered safe, especially compared to the EU, Turkey and Ukraine. The Kremlin is now destroying that framework as well, which had been in place since World War II,
Kremlin Denies Talks on Freeing Political Prisoners for U.S. Sanctions Relief
The White House envoy is now reportedly hoping to turn that strategy toward Moscow in order to break the deadlock in U.S.-Russian relations and “help advance the cause of peace.”
In this formulation, the issue was not discussed and could not be discussed because we categorically deny the existence of any political prisoners,
Ex-Dagestan Head Sergei Melikov Appointed Senator From Bryansk Region
Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban Until End of October
Since the summer, Russia has repeatedly imposed curbs on gasoline and diesel exports to rein in rising fuel prices and tackle shortages triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries
The decision was taken to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market, particularly given the elevated demand for motor fuel during the harvest season,
Bodies of Missing Crew Members Found After Fishing Boat Fire Near Kamchatka
Russia’s Crude Exports Rise as Diesel Ban Limits Gains From Higher Oil Prices
In the final week of that period, exports reached 3.99 million barrels a day
The rise in oil prices expected for September is unlikely to make up much of that shortfall,
Ksenia Maximova Went From Top Model to Anti-War Activist to London Councillor. Now She’s Wanted By Russia.
More recently, she became a rare Russian-born figure to enter British politics after she was elected as a Liberal Democrat councillor in London
At Least 6 Crew Members Confirmed Dead After Military Plane Crashes in Amur Region
It was not carrying any weapons on board at the time of the crash
Russia Tightens Cash Outflow Limits to Neighboring Countries
Individuals are now prohibited from taking more than 1 million rubles ($11,900) in cash to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Russian Summer Air Travel Fell Amid Surge in Daily Drone Attacks
Despite all the challenges we faced, primarily those related to restrictions on the use of airspace, the industry as a whole — airlines, airports, air navigation — operated normally, reliably and safely,
Putin Envoy, U.S. Officials Discussed Ukraine War and Energy Initiatives, U.S. Official Says
Kremlin Denies Orchestrating Arson Attack at Estonian Robotics Plant
The Kremlin has denied accusations that it was behind a fire that broke out at a military robotics plant in Estonia last month
We cannot take such statements seriously, and we won’t,
The modus operandi of the Milrem attack is consistent with other acts of sabotage carried out in Europe on behalf of Russia,
Putin Orders Russian Army to Increase Troop Size to 1.55M
President Vladimir Putin signed an executive order on Monday that raises the strength of the Russian military by 15,500 personnel, bringing the total number of active-duty servicemen to 1.55 million
Fire at Pyrotechnics Factory in Yaroslavl Region Kills 14
Yaroslavl region Governor Mikhail Evrayev confirmed at least 10 deaths in a post on Telegram
Russia Raises 2027 Military Spending by 27%, Budget Documents Show
Moscow's Audacious Asset Grab Is a Warning to Western Companies
They have made an independent and responsible choice. And, of course, we respect that choice and will treat our partners with respect,
Russia Has a Budget Problem. Borrowing Its Way Out Won't Be So Simple.
The federal budget deficit reached 5.8 trillion rubles ($68.4 billion), or 2.5% of gross domestic product, in the first eight months of 2026, exceeding the 3.8 trillion rubles ($44.8 billion) planned for the entire year
We cannot rule out an inflationary effect. Some goods will become more expensive for consumers,
A higher tax burden will inevitably push up prices and make investment less attractive,
There is a deficit, but it is not critical given that we have one of the lowest levels of government debt in the world,
If we keep increasing debt, it will crowd out all other spending. We will have less money left for our priorities,
Kremlin Seizes Russian Subsidiary of German Retailer Metro
EU Sanctions Russian Officials Involved in Crackdown Against Yabloko
A Central Election Commission official and a prosecutor were also sanctioned for taking part in the court proceedings against Yabloko
Sacked Army General Appointed Tatarstan’s Deputy PM
Lapin previously served as one of Minnikhanov’s aides overseeing troop recruitment and rehabilitation
A fighter’s greatest support is a strong home front. It’s vital that each one feels confident their future is securely protected by the state,
Over Half a Million People in Russia’s Far East Left Without Water
Technical crews have begun setting up backup generators
If possible, stock up on enough drinking water,