War of Drones: Russia and Ukraine Intensify UAV Attacks as Technologies Advance
Beyond attempting to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses with huge numbers of drones, Russia’s drone tactics also appear to be evolving.
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Beyond attempting to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses with huge numbers of drones, Russia’s drone tactics also appear to be evolving.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/27/war-of-drones-russia-and-ukraine-intensify-uav-attacks-as-technologies-advance-a89217
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War of Drones: Russia and Ukraine Intensify UAV Attacks as Technologies Advance
Russia fired its biggest-ever drone barrage on Ukraine on Monday, Kyiv said, escalating a deadly air campaign that analysts say offers little military value and instead appears intended to erode civilians’ morale.
Teenager Kills 5, Injures 4 in Drunken Stabbing in Irkutsk Region
The attacker, who was not identified by name, set the house on fire after the stabbing and died in the blaze, police said.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/28/teenager-kills-5-injures-4-in-drunken-stabbing-in-irkutsk-region-a89248
The attacker, who was not identified by name, set the house on fire after the stabbing and died in the blaze, police said.
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Teenager Kills 5, Injures 4 in Drunken Stabbing in Irkutsk Region
A 17-year-old boy killed five teenagers and injured four others during a drunken stabbing spree in Siberia’s Irkutsk region, law enforcement authorities said Wednesday.
Belarus to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With Russia
Minsk said the troop reduction was meant “to demonstrate to our allies and partners around the world the truly peace-loving position of the Republic of Belarus.”
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/28/belarus-to-scale-back-joint-military-drills-with-russia-a89257
Minsk said the troop reduction was meant “to demonstrate to our allies and partners around the world the truly peace-loving position of the Republic of Belarus.”
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Belarus to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With Russia
Belarus will scale back joint military drills with Russia, scheduled for September, cutting troop numbers and moving exercises away from its western border, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said Wednesday. “We have decided to reduce the parameters of the ‘Zapad…
Russia Says It Is Ready to Present Peace Memorandum to Ukraine on June 2 in Istanbul
The Russian delegation is ready to present the memorandum to the Ukrainian side and to provide necessary clarifications, Foreign Minister Lavrov said.
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The Russian delegation is ready to present the memorandum to the Ukrainian side and to provide necessary clarifications, Foreign Minister Lavrov said.
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Russia Says It Is Ready to Present Peace Memorandum to Ukraine on June 2 in Istanbul
Russia has proposed holding the next round of peace talks with Ukraine on June 2 in Istanbul, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Merz Says Germany, Ukraine to Jointly Produce Long-Range Weapons
When asked about Merz's weapons announcement, the Kremlin said: "All these actions naturally hinder peace efforts."
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/28/merz-says-germany-ukraine-to-jointly-produce-long-range-weapons-a89263
When asked about Merz's weapons announcement, the Kremlin said: "All these actions naturally hinder peace efforts."
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Merz Says Germany, Ukraine to Jointly Produce Long-Range Weapons
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Berlin will help Kyiv develop new long-range weapons that can hit targets well inside Russian territory.
A Fashionable Scheme: The Belarusian Company Bringing Luxury Goods to Russia
The intermediary linked to a businessman close to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reports artificially low prices in customs documents to circumvent sanctions.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/29/a-fashionable-scheme-the-belarusian-company-bringing-luxury-goods-to-russia-a89225
The intermediary linked to a businessman close to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reports artificially low prices in customs documents to circumvent sanctions.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/29/a-fashionable-scheme-the-belarusian-company-bringing-luxury-goods-to-russia-a89225
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A Fashionable Scheme: The Belarusian Company Bringing Luxury Goods to Russia
An intermediary linked to a businessman close to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko imports luxury goods to Russia by reporting artificially low prices in customs documents to circumvent sanctions, the Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) has found.
Rusagro Cedes Meat Producer Stake to Belgorod Region After Owner’s Arrest
Rusagro began acquiring Agro-Belogorye in 2019 and finalized its consolidation last November, becoming Russia’s second-largest pork producer.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/29/rusagro-cedes-meat-producer-stake-to-belgorod-region-after-owners-arrest-a89271
Rusagro began acquiring Agro-Belogorye in 2019 and finalized its consolidation last November, becoming Russia’s second-largest pork producer.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/29/rusagro-cedes-meat-producer-stake-to-belgorod-region-after-owners-arrest-a89271
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Rusagro Cedes Meat Producer Stake to Belgorod Region After Owner’s Arrest
Agribusiness giant Rusagro transferred part of its controlling stake in one of its meat producers to the Belgorod region government, authorities said Thursday, two months after the arrest of its billionaire owner Vadim Moshkovich. “A share of the Agro-Belogorye…
No Sign of Russian Preparations to Restart Zaporizhzhia, IAEA Official Says
Previous reports said that Russia is building power lines to connect the Zaporizhzhia plant to its own grid.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/29/no-sign-of-russian-preparations-to-restart-zaporizhzhia-iaea-official-says-a89274
Previous reports said that Russia is building power lines to connect the Zaporizhzhia plant to its own grid.
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No Sign of Russian Preparations to Restart Zaporizhzhia, IAEA Official Says
There is no sign Russia is preparing to restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, an official from the UN nuclear watchdog said on Thursday, after Ukraine complained about reports Russia was preparing to connect it to its grid.
‘Stab in the Back’: Russian Spy Agency Accuses Serbia of Supplying Arms to Ukraine
The Financial Times reported last year that Serbia had exported $908 million worth of ammunition to Ukraine via third countries since early 2022.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/29/stab-in-the-back-russian-spy-agency-accuses-serbia-of-supplying-arms-to-ukraine-a89272
The Financial Times reported last year that Serbia had exported $908 million worth of ammunition to Ukraine via third countries since early 2022.
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‘Stab in the Back’: Russian Spy Agency Accuses Serbia of Supplying Arms to Ukraine
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) on Thursday accused Serbia’s defense industry of supplying weapons to Ukraine, despite Belgrade’s official neutrality in the war.
Explosions Rock Site of Russian Navy Drills in Far East
Anti-terrorism authorities said they “neutralized” a threat in the area but did not provide further details.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/30/explosions-rock-site-of-russian-navy-drills-in-far-east-a89278
Anti-terrorism authorities said they “neutralized” a threat in the area but did not provide further details.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/30/explosions-rock-site-of-russian-navy-drills-in-far-east-a89278
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Explosions Rock Site of Russian Navy Drills in Far East
At least two powerful explosions rocked an area used for Russian Navy drills in the Far East Primorye region, the local branch of Russia's National Antiterrorism Committee (NAC) said Friday.
‘Hero Under Fire’: As Putin Visited Kursk, the Kremlin Told Russians That He Was Dodging Ukrainian Drones
The PR operation sought to convince Russians bearing the brunt of Putin’s war that he, too, is making sacrifices for the country, officials told MT.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/30/hero-under-fire-as-putin-visited-kursk-the-kremlin-told-russians-that-he-was-dodging-ukrainian-drones-a89276
The PR operation sought to convince Russians bearing the brunt of Putin’s war that he, too, is making sacrifices for the country, officials told MT.
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‘Hero Under Fire’: As Putin Visited Kursk, the Kremlin Told Russians That He Was Dodging Ukrainian Drones
When President Vladimir Putin traveled to the Kursk region this month for the first time since Russia expelled Ukrainian forces, his helicopter reportedly came under fire from Ukrainian drones.
Moscow Activists Fined for Placing Putin Quotes Next to Stalin Sculpture
Moscow’s Tverskoy District Court found the two activists guilty of violating protest laws and issued the maximum fine for an administrative offense.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/30/moscow-activists-fined-for-placing-putin-quotes-next-to-stalin-sculpture-a89286
Moscow’s Tverskoy District Court found the two activists guilty of violating protest laws and issued the maximum fine for an administrative offense.
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Moscow Activists Fined for Placing Putin Quotes Next to Stalin Sculpture
Two Russian activists were fined 20,000 rubles ($250) each for placing framed quotes from President Vladimir Putin and Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev criticizing Soviet dictator Josef Stalin at a newly installed relief sculpture in the Moscow…
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Driver in Belgorod Region
A drone struck the man’s car when he was driving in an area of the Belgorod region where a “no-go zone” has been in place for nearly three years.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/30/ukrainian-drone-strike-kills-driver-in-belgorod-region-a89283
A drone struck the man’s car when he was driving in an area of the Belgorod region where a “no-go zone” has been in place for nearly three years.
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Driver in Belgorod Region
A man was killed Friday when a Ukrainian drone struck his car in an area of southwestern Russia’s Belgorod region where a “no-go zone” has been in place for nearly three years, authorities said. “A civilian was killed by a first-person view drone that hit…
Russian Air Attacks Kill Two in Ukraine
A nine year old girl was killed and a 16-year-old boy was wounded in a strike on a residential area in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/31/russian-air-russian-air-attacks-kill-two-in-ukraineattacks-kill-two-in-ukraine-a89287
A nine year old girl was killed and a 16-year-old boy was wounded in a strike on a residential area in the Zaporizhzhia region.
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Russian Air Attacks Kill Two in Ukraine
Russian shelling and air strikes on southern Ukraine killed a man and a nine-year-old girl in separate attacks overnight, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.
Ukraine Expands Evacuations in Sumy Region Amid Offensive Fears
Russia has reportedly amassed 50,000 troops on the other side of the border and has captured several villages.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/31/ukraine-expands-evacuations-in-sumy-region-amid-offensive-fears-a89288
Russia has reportedly amassed 50,000 troops on the other side of the border and has captured several villages.
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Ukraine Expands Evacuations in Sumy Region Amid Offensive Fears
Ukraine ordered the evacuation of 11 more villages in its Sumy region bordering Russia on Saturday amid fears Moscow was gearing up for a fresh ground assault.
Kremlin Says It Hopes to Discuss Ceasefire Conditions With Ukraine Next Week
But Ukraine has said it wants to see Russia's proposals for a peace deal before it sends a delegation to Turkey on Monday.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/30/kremlin-says-it-hopes-to-discuss-ceasefire-conditions-with-ukraine-next-week-a89282
But Ukraine has said it wants to see Russia's proposals for a peace deal before it sends a delegation to Turkey on Monday.
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Kremlin Says It Hopes to Discuss Ceasefire Conditions With Ukraine Next Week
The Kremlin said Friday that it expects Russian and Ukrainian negotiators to discuss a list of conditions for a ceasefire during talks in Istanbul next week.
Russian Orthodox Priest Praises ‘The Simpsons’ for Promoting ‘Traditional’ Values
“Russia, which is dying out, has not created anything similar,” said Father Yevgeny, head of the Yekaterinburg diocese.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/30/russian-orthodox-priest-praises-the-simpsons-for-promoting-traditional-values-a89281
“Russia, which is dying out, has not created anything similar,” said Father Yevgeny, head of the Yekaterinburg diocese.
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Russian Orthodox Priest Praises ‘The Simpsons’ for Promoting ‘Traditional’ Values
A Russian Orthodox priest has praised the long-running American animated sitcom “The Simpsons” for promoting traditional family values, while criticizing Russia’s film and television industry for failing to portray similarly strong nuclear families. “For…
Seven Dead, Dozens Hurt as Russian Bridges Near Ukraine Collapse
Russia's Investigative Committee said the incidents had been "classified as acts of terrorism."
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/01/seven-dead-dozens-hurt-as-russian-bridges-near-ukraine-collapse-a89289
Russia's Investigative Committee said the incidents had been "classified as acts of terrorism."
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/01/seven-dead-dozens-hurt-as-russian-bridges-near-ukraine-collapse-a89289
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Seven Dead, Dozens Hurt as Russian Bridges Near Ukraine Collapse
The overnight collapses of two bridges in Russian regions bordering Ukraine that killed seven people were caused by explosions, Russian officials said Sunday, treating them as "acts of terrorism."
Ukraine Strikes Russian Bombers Ahead of Istanbul Talks
More than 40 aircraft had been hit at Russia's Belaya base in Siberia, according to Ukraine's SBU security service.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/01/ukraine-strikes-russian-bombers-ahead-of-istanbul-talks-a89292
More than 40 aircraft had been hit at Russia's Belaya base in Siberia, according to Ukraine's SBU security service.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/01/ukraine-strikes-russian-bombers-ahead-of-istanbul-talks-a89292
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Bombers Ahead of Istanbul Talks
Ukraine said Sunday it launched a "large-scale" attack to destroy Russian bombers as it geared up for talks in Istanbul with Moscow counterparts to explore prospects of a ceasefire.
Russian Strike Kills 12 Ukrainian Soldiers During Training – Kyiv
Kyiv did not say where the strike took place, but stressed the soldiers were not taking part in a "mass gathering."
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/01/russian-strike-kills-12-ukrainian-soldiers-during-training-kyiv-a89291
Kyiv did not say where the strike took place, but stressed the soldiers were not taking part in a "mass gathering."
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Russian Strike Kills 12 Ukrainian Soldiers During Training – Kyiv
A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian army training area killed at least 12 soldiers and wounded dozens more Sunday, Kyiv said, in a rare admission of its military losses.