{"id":1342,"date":"2018-08-10T15:06:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T13:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arjenholterman.nl\/?page_id=1342"},"modified":"2021-02-21T13:38:56","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T12:38:56","slug":"the-moscow-times","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arjenholterman.nl\/?page_id=1342","title":{"rendered":"The Moscow Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"feedzy-b0fac8583e1bae10920221e57874b15d feedzy-rss\"><div class=\"rss_header\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/news\" class=\"rss_title\" rel=\"noopener\">The Moscow Times - Independent News From Russia<\/a> <span class=\"rss_description\"> The Moscow Times offers everything you need to know about Russia: Breaking news, top stories, business,\n\t\t\tanalysis, opinion, multimedia<\/span><\/h2><\/div><ul><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/19\/russia-begins-major-nuclear-drills-a92786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Russia Begins Major Nuclear Drills<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 19 May 2026 at 08:49 <\/small><p>The military said the exercises will focus on the preparation and deployment of its nuclear forces under a simulated \u201cthreat of aggression.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/19\/us-extends-russian-oil-waiver-for-a-second-time-a92785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">U.S. Extends Russian Oil Waiver for a Second Time<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 19 May 2026 at 07:42 <\/small><p>The temporary general license, which had been allowed to lapse over the weekend, is now effective until June 17.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/18\/putin-headed-to-beijing-with-entourage-of-ministers-and-ceos-a92782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Putin Headed to Beijing With Entourage of Ministers and CEOs<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 18 May 2026 at 16:40 <\/small><p>The president intends to make a renewed push to convince Chinese leader Xi Jinping to finalize the stalled Power of Siberia 2 pipeline project.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/18\/even-in-exile-russias-political-opposition-struggles-to-rise-above-its-divisions-a92780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Even in Exile, Russia\u2019s Political Opposition Struggles to Rise Above Its Divisions<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 18 May 2026 at 16:28 <\/small><p>Despite the exiled opposition\u2019s reputation for infighting and ineffectiveness, some activists inside Russia say it still plays an important role.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/18\/sorry-europe-russia-isnt-satanic-enough-for-eurovision-a92779\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Sorry, Europe, Russia Isn\u2019t Satanic Enough for Eurovision<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 18 May 2026 at 14:43 <\/small><p>Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that \u201cthe criteria that now define Eurovision contestants... are honestly nothing short of outright Satanism.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/18\/government-auction-fails-to-sell-majority-stake-in-gold-miner-after-no-bids-submitted-a92777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Government Auction Fails to Sell Majority Stake in Gold Miner After No Bids Submitted<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 18 May 2026 at 13:12 <\/small><p>Russia seized billionaire regional lawmaker Konstantin Strukov\u2019s stake in Yuzhuralzoloto Group of Companies and affiliated firms last July on allegations that he had illegally taken control of the company by using his position in government.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/18\/russia-and-belarus-launch-joint-nuclear-drills-a92776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Russia and Belarus Launch Joint Nuclear Drills<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 18 May 2026 at 11:00 <\/small><p>The Belarusian army said the exercises are \u201cnot directed against third countries and do not threaten regional security.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/18\/ukrainian-drone-attack-kills-2-in-belgorod-region-a92775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Belgorod Region<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 18 May 2026 at 10:02 <\/small><p>Officials said the attack took place in the village of Borisovka, located north of the border with eastern Ukraine\u2019s Kharkiv region.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/18\/world-gymnastics-lifts-ban-on-russian-and-belarusian-flags-and-anthems-a92774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">World Gymnastics Lifts Ban on Russian and Belarusian Flags and Anthems<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 18 May 2026 at 09:36 <\/small><p>Russia\u2019s Gymnastics Federation welcomed the decision, calling it \u201can important step toward strengthening the unity of the global gymnastics community and protecting athletes\u2019 interests.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/18\/us-allows-russian-oil-waiver-to-expire-again-a92773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">U.S. Allows Russian Oil Waiver to Expire Again<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 18 May 2026 at 08:38 <\/small><p>Sanctions experts said they expect the U.S. to either issue a short-term extension or grant specific exemptions to major Asian refineries.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/17\/mass-ukraine-drone-barrage-kills-3-in-moscow-region-a92772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Mass Ukraine Drone Barrage Kills 3 in Moscow Region<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 17 May 2026 at 08:07 <\/small><p>Russian air defenses shot down 556 drones in more than a dozen regions in one of the largest Ukrainian barrages of the ongoing conflict so far.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/16\/ukraine-drone-attack-kills-1-in-belgorod-region-a92771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Ukraine Drone Attack Kills 1 in Belgorod Region<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 16 May 2026 at 10:11 <\/small><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/16\/kyiv-says-russia-returned-528-bodies-to-ukraine-a92770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Kyiv Says Russia Returned 528 Bodies to Ukraine<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 16 May 2026 at 09:57 <\/small><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/16\/russian-court-orders-euroclear-to-pay-around-250bln-over-frozen-assets-a92769\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Russian Court Orders Euroclear to Pay Around $250Bln Over Frozen Assets<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 16 May 2026 at 08:42 <\/small><p>It was not clear how Russia intended to recover the funds, and Euroclear said it did not recognize the Russian court\u2019s jurisdiction.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/15\/dozens-of-countries-pledge-support-for-special-tribunal-to-prosecute-russian-leaders-for-ukraine-invasion-a92766\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Dozens of Countries Pledge Support for Special Tribunal to Prosecute Russian Leaders for Ukraine Invasion<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 15 May 2026 at 15:21 <\/small><p>The special tribunal is tasked with prosecuting Russia\u2019s leadership for the \u201ccrime of aggression\u201d against Ukraine.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/15\/putin-hails-positive-economic-growth-in-march-despite-sharp-downgrade-in-annual-forecast-a92765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Putin Hails \u2018Positive\u2019 Economic Growth in March Despite Sharp Downgrade in Annual Forecast<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 15 May 2026 at 14:51 <\/small><p>The president\u2019s remarks come just days after the government released a significant downward revision to its 2026 economic outlook.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/15\/poland-arrests-alleged-russian-criminal-authority-near-warsaw-a92764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Poland Arrests Alleged Russian Criminal Authority Near Warsaw<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 15 May 2026 at 13:35 <\/small><p>Polish authorities described the man as a \u201cthief-in-law,\u201d a prestigious and powerful status within the elite hierarchy of the Russian-speaking criminal world.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/15\/putin-expected-to-visit-china-next-week-reports-say-a92763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Putin Expected to Visit China Next Week, Reports Say<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 15 May 2026 at 11:33 <\/small><p>The Kremlin confirmed that preparations are underway for Putin\u2019s trip to China, telling reporters that a date would be announced \u201cvery, very soon.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/15\/russian-dissident-nina-litvinova-dies-by-suicide-at-80-a92762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Russian Dissident Nina Litvinova Dies by Suicide at 80<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 15 May 2026 at 10:48 <\/small><p>In a suicide note that her cousin shared on Facebook, Litvinova wrote that life had become \u201cunbearable\u201d since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/05\/15\/russia-and-ukraine-begin-first-phase-of-large-pow-exchange-a92761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Russia and Ukraine Begin First Phase of Large POW Exchange<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>on 15 May 2026 at 08:57 <\/small><p>Volodymyr Zelensky said both sides released 205 prisoners each on Friday, with more swaps expected in the near 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