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Belgian Intel Officer is a Suspected Russian Spy, Reports Say

Friday, February 15 - 4:28 PM Moscow Times

The unnamed officer was accused of providing a Serbian national, who is suspected of being a Russian agent, access to classified information in 2016. [Read More]

Arrest of Iconic U.S. Investor Calvey Brings Back Browder Memories (Op-ed)

Friday, February 15 - 4:28 PM Moscow Times

The arrest of U.S. investor Michael Calvey in Moscow has sent shockwaves through the Russian business community. [Read More]

Pulling Strings for Fun and Profit

Friday, February 15 - 4:28 PM Moscow Times

Oh the tangled webs we weave, when first we practice to deceive. In Russian, too. [Read More]

We're Ready to Unite With Russia, Belarus Leader Lukashenko Says

Friday, February 15 - 10:17 AM Moscow Times

"The two of us could unite tomorrow, no problem," Lukashenko said. [Read More]

Remembering the Soviet Withdrawal from Afghanistan, 30 Years Later (in Pictures)

Friday, February 15 - 10:17 AM Moscow Times

Today, Feb. 15, 2019, marks the 30th anniversary of the Soviet withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. [Read More]

Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Fly Over Sea of Japan

Friday, February 15 - 9:48 AM Moscow Times

Tokyo scrambled air force planes to intercept them. [Read More]

U.S. Founder of Major Private Equity Group Detained in Russia on Embezzlement Charges, Explained

Friday, February 15 - 7:57 AM Moscow Times

Michael Calvey, 51, and three other partners in the fund who have also been detained face up to 10 years if convicted. [Read More]

Belgian Intel Chief is a Suspected Russian Spy, Reports Say

Friday, February 15 - 7:34 AM Moscow Times

Clement Vandenborre was "temporarily removed from office for the duration of an internal investigation." [Read More]

U.S. Investor Calvey Detained in Moscow on Suspicion of Fraud

Friday, February 15 - 7:21 AM Moscow Times

Michael Calvey is the founder and a senior partner at the Baring Vostok equity funds group. [Read More]

Get Out of Town! Go to Tula

Friday, February 15 - 7:21 AM Moscow Times

A weekend trip to Tula is just the break you need: art, museums, history, writers and hip hostelries and eateries. [Read More]

Russian Priest Under Fire for Sultry Sermons

Friday, February 15 - 6:56 AM Moscow Times

The priest was rebuked for addressing pornography, choice of lingerie and advising women to imagine a man performing 'physiological functions.'... [Read More]

U.S. Investor Detained in Moscow on Suspicion of Fraud

Friday, February 15 - 6:56 AM Moscow Times

Michael Calvey is the founder and a senior partner at the Baring Vostok equity funds group. [Read More]

Russia's Military Vows to 'Prevent Invasion' of Polar Bears in Arctic Town

Friday, February 15 - 6:56 AM Moscow Times

A state of emergency was declared after at least 52 polar bears were seen roaming through the town. [Read More]

U.S. Investor Arrested in Moscow on Suspicion of Fraud

Friday, February 15 - 5:29 AM Moscow Times

Michael Calvey is the founder and a senior partner at the Baring Vostok equity funds group. [Read More]

We Won't Allow a Color Revolution in Venezuela, Moscow Says

Friday, February 15 - 5:29 AM Moscow Times

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States of backing a coup in his country after Washington recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as president. [Read More]

No Offensive Planned in Syria's Idlib, Kremlin Says

Friday, February 15 - 5:29 AM Moscow Times

Putin was speaking after hosting a summit in southern Russia with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. [Read More]

Armed Men Attack Indian Pharmaceutical Executive in Moscow

Friday, February 15 - 4:07 AM Moscow Times

Four assailants beat Loomba with bats, shot him with an airgun and made off with his cellphone, media reported. [Read More]

Surkov Hints Putin Himself No Longer Essential for the System to Persevere (Op-ed)

Friday, February 15 - 3:04 AM Moscow Times

In his latest piece Surkov may be burying Putin with reassurance and respect. [Read More]

Russia Not Ready for Reebok's Feminist 'Sit on His Face' Ad (Op-ed)

Friday, February 15 - 3:04 AM Moscow Times

Sports brand Reebok has been forced to pull part of its online campaign after a sex-themed slogan sparked fierce online backlash. [Read More]

Russian Markets Waver at Prospect of Tough New U.S. Sanctions

Friday, February 15 - 3:02 AM Moscow Times

The threat of new U.S. sanctions rocked Russian markets on Thursday. [Read More]

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