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Russia's Railways Are Hard to Knock Off Track and Crucial for the War

Russia's Railways Are Hard to Knock Off Track and Crucial for the War

In the same week that Russia experienced an unexpected drone attack on its airfields deep inside the country, explosions rocked several Russian...

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Emily Ferris

The Wagner Group Is Leaving Mali. But Russian Mercenaries Aren't Going Anywhere.

The Wagner Group Is Leaving Mali. But Russian Mercenaries Aren't Going Anywhere.

The June 6 announcement by the infamous Wagner Group private military company that it will end its three-and-a-half-year-long deployment in Mali is...

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Ryan Bauer

Why the Families of Russia’s Regional Elites Still Covet Life in the West

Why the Families of Russia’s Regional Elites Still Covet Life in the West

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of The Moscow Times’ Regions Calling newsletter, where our reporters examine key trends and events shaping...

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Samantha Berkhead

Armenia Is Breaking Up With Russia – And Putin Can’t Stop It

Armenia Is Breaking Up With Russia – And Putin Can’t Stop It

For decades, Armenia was one of Russia’s most reliable post-Soviet allies — a small but loyal partner nestled in the volatile South Caucasus. But...

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Jason Corcoran

‘I’m Not Leaving Until They Throw Me Out.’ Why 70% of Italian Businesses in Russia Are Still There.

‘I’m Not Leaving Until They Throw Me Out.’ Why 70% of Italian Businesses in Russia Are Still There.

The head of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce dropped a startling statistic into a recent interview. More than three years ago, Russia’s...

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Charles Hecker

Why Is Bashkortostan Getting a Ukrainian Cultural Center?

Why Is Bashkortostan Getting a Ukrainian Cultural Center?

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of The Moscow Times’ Regions Calling newsletter, where our reporters examine key trends and events shaping...

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Leyla Latypova

How Putin Turned Against Tech and 'Strangled' Russia's Silicon Dreams

How Putin Turned Against Tech and 'Strangled' Russia's Silicon Dreams

Not so long ago, Russia was rolling out the red carpet for Western tech giants. Today, President Vladimir Putin is plotting how to “strangle them.”...

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Jason Corcoran