But as Mr Morrison shows in his technicolour chronicle of the city, beneath the petro-funded sheen, Moscow is a domain of purges, paranoia and ravenous power. History has shaped its character; equally,

In the latest episode of Russia Decoded, hosts Andy Kuchins and Chris Monday discuss Russia’s recent ballistic missile test. May 18, 2026: The Boy Who Cried Sarmat The top story in Russian news last week was Moscow’s successful test launch of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile.

Russian security services have reportedly launched raids targeting prominent Muslim figures amid rising concern inside the Kremlin over political instability and radical influence. The crackdown follows inflammatory remarks from a former Chechen official who claimed Moscow’s Muslim population could become a decisive force in a future collapse of

A massive overnight drone barrage against Moscow underscores Kyiv's growing ability to strike deep inside Russia.

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Russia is hosting a scaled-down version of the parade this year, saying it won't display military equipment due to the war situation.

A Moscow court has ruled in favor of Russia’s Central Bank in its lawsuit against Euroclear, the Brussels-based clearing house that holds the bulk of Moscow’s frozen assets in Europe, Russian media has reported.

TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Russian defence systems were working to repel drone attacks over Moscow and the nearby Yaroslavl region in the early hours of the morning on Friday, local authorities said on the Telegram messaging app.