A Moscow court sentenced Alexander Shiplyuk, the director of a physics institute who specializes in hypersonic flight, to 15 years in prison. It was the latest treason case against a leading scientist.
Author: Anton Troianovski
In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past
A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president’s loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued interest in making deals.
Russia Raises Key Inflation Rate to 18 Percent
The move underscored the wartime risks for the Kremlin as the government pumps enormous sums of money into the Russian economy.
Putin Counted on Waning U.S. Interest in Ukraine. It Might Be a Winning Bet.
The arc of American foreign policy could be moving closer to the Russian president’s view of it. But he has been wrong before about the U.S.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban Travels to Russia for Meeting With Vladimir Putin
Days after a trip to Ukraine, the Hungarian leader arrived in Moscow for a visit, but E.U. officials made clear that he was not there on behalf of the bloc.
More Than 80 Nations Back Talks to Ease Path to Peace in Ukraine
Meeting in Switzerland, world leaders backed a joint statement urging more diplomacy, but were divided on how to engage Russia.
Russia Detains Another Defense Official, in New Sign of Putin Shake-Up
Lt. Gen. Vadim Shamarin is accused of “large-scale” bribery, the latest in a series of high-profile arrests that have coincided with the appointment of a new defense minister.
Russia to Hold Drills on Tactical Nuclear Weapons in New Tensions With West
Russian officials claimed the order was in response to comments from the West about the possibility of more direct involvement in Ukraine. NATO called Russia’s announcement “irresponsible.”
Deadly Moscow Attack Shatters Putin’s Security Promise to Russian People
The tragedy outside Moscow is a blow to a leader riding an aura of confidence only days after a stage-managed election victory.
Putin Tries to Link Moscow Attackers to Ukraine
American officials, who have assessed that a branch of the Islamic State was responsible, have voiced concern that the Russian leader could seek to falsely blame Ukraine.