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Moscow Times

Independent Russian-language newspaper, Amsterdam-based since 2022, banned in Russia as foreign agent.

Last refreshed: 13 July 2026 · Appears in 2 active topics

Key Question

The Moscow Times was banned for reporting what Russian state media won't: who reads it inside Russia?

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Common Questions
Is the Moscow Times independent of the Kremlin?
Yes. The Moscow Times was founded by a Dutch publisher in 1992 and relocated to Amsterdam in 2022 to preserve editorial independence. Russia banned it as a foreign agent in 2023 and an undesirable organisation in 2024.Source: Wikipedia / Moscow Times
What did the Moscow Times report about Rosatom and Bushehr?
The Moscow Times reported that Rosatom evacuated approximately 180 of its 200-plus staff from Bushehr by 16 April, leaving about 20 managers responsible for equipment safety.Source: DB event 2499
Can the Moscow Times still publish Russian news if it is banned in Russia?
Yes. The Moscow Times operates from Amsterdam with Russian-language correspondents outside Russia. Its domain inside Russia was seized in December 2025 but it continues publishing internationally.Source: Wikipedia / Moscow Times

Background

The Moscow Times reported the Rosatom evacuation of approximately 180 staff from Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran, which became one of the conflict's early indicators of nuclear infrastructure risk. The outlet's Amsterdam-based operation — banned in Russia and designated a foreign agent — provides independent Russian-language sourcing on Russian official and energy-sector activities that state media does not report. In the context of the Iran conflict, Moscow Times reporting on Rosatom and Russian diplomatic movements (including Araghchi's 27 April meeting in St Petersburg) fills gaps that TASS and Interfax leave uncovered.

More questions
What did the Moscow Times report about Rosatom and Iran?
The Moscow Times reported the evacuation of approximately 180 Rosatom staff from Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran, becoming one of the early independent indicators of nuclear infrastructure risk in the conflict.Source: Moscow Times
Is the Moscow Times reliable about Russia?
The Moscow Times is an independent English and Russian-language newspaper relocated to Amsterdam after its ban in Russia. It is designated a foreign agent by Russian authorities. It provides independent sourcing on Russian government and energy sector activities that state media does not cover.