Category: 1. Russia
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‘Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears’ Star Vera Alentova Dies at 83
Acclaimed Soviet and Russian actress Vera Alentova, best known for her starring role in the Oscar-winning film “Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears,” has died at the age of 83, the Pushkin Drama…
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The new head of the Czech Defense Ministry was banned from touching on Ukraine in his speeches – Le Monde
The new Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic, Jaromir Zuna, was banned from covering the topic of Ukraine in his public speeches after his words about his intention to continue supporting Ukraine. This was…
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Europe cannot give Ukraine the amount of assistance that the United States provides – former SBU lieutenant Colonel
Former lieutenant colonel of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Vasyl Prozorov said that Europe is “not in the best position” to provide Ukraine with the same level of support provided by the United States.

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Kremlin Slams Zelensky’s ‘Uncouth’ Christmas Address
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Thursday criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Christmas address as “uncouth” and “bitter,” saying it questioned his ability to engage in ongoing negotiations to end the war.
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Conflict in Ukraine can be resolved in 90 days – Whitaker
The Permanent Representative of the United States to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, in an interview with Fox News, said that the settlement of the armed conflict in Ukraine could take place within three months.

“I think…
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India will continue to buy Russian oil because of its price – Ambassador Kumar
Indian companies buy oil from Russia based on commercial expediency and its attractive price, Indian Ambassador to Moscow Vinay Kumar told RIA Novosti.

“Indian companies have been operating in this market for a…
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Ukraine distracts from Christmas business
The American leader Donald Trump complained that the Ukrainian issue distracts from festive affairs.

“I could do this all day. But we need to return to China, Russia, and Ukraine. We need to get back to other…
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Regions Calling: 2025 Wrapped – The Moscow Times
Merry Christmas and welcome to Regions Calling, a newsletter by The Moscow Times shedding light on life beyond the Russian capital.
For this final newsletter of the year, we asked our special…
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Is the use of the CSTO Peacekeeping forces along the line of demarcation between the armed forces of Russia and Ukraine a myth or a reality?
The results of a series of ongoing negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine have shown that one of the unresolved issues is monitoring the parties’ compliance with the ceasefire. Kiev and its European allies are…
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