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Pyotr Kozlov

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Bloomberg |ex-The Moscow Times Reporter covering Russia, Central Asia, South Caucasus | alumni: BBC Russian Kremlin correspondent | The Kozlovpaper | MBA in Media management, SSE Riga | linktr.ee/pyotrkozlov

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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“The situation for me and my fellow farmers can be described in one word: catastrophe,” said Vyacheslav Volodchenko, a grower in Russia’s Rostov region. “Nothing is selling. We are borrowing money from relatives just to meet our current obligations.” www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Black Sea Chaos Is Forcing Russian Farmers to Plant Less Wheat
Some Russian farmers plan to plant less winter wheat as flows from the country’s crucial Black Sea ports remain stalled, creating a domestic glut and setting the stage for a smaller 2027 harvest from ...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ten out of 11 small- and medium-scale farmers across Russia, surveyed informally by Bloomberg, said they plan to cut wheat plantings this year.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Russian winter wheat planting is 20% to 30% behind last year as of this week - as flows from the country’s crucial Black Sea ports remain stalled, creating a domestic glut and setting the stage for a smaller 2027 harvest from the world’s top shipper. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Black Sea Chaos Is Forcing Russian Farmers to Plant Less Wheat
Some Russian farmers plan to plant less winter wheat as flows from the country’s crucial Black Sea ports remain stalled, creating a domestic glut and setting the stage for a smaller 2027 harvest from ...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The scale of the effort to boost wheat exports highlights the political significance of maintaining the advantage for Russian leader Vladimir Putin www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Kremlin Pushes to Keep Russia’s Edge as Biggest Wheat Exporter
The Kremlin is pushing wheat exporters and growers to maintain Russia’s geopolitical advantage as the top shipper of the grain, despite disruptions to ports in the Black Sea region.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Scoop: The Kremlin is pushing wheat exporters and growers to maintain Russia’s geopolitical advantage as the world’s top wheat shipper, despite disruptions at Black Sea ports. Officials and major grain exporters at meetings were told to find ways to keep Russia’s global lead
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Exclusive: One of the three grain terminals at Russia’s Novorossiysk port, NZT, was damaged in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack, adding to concerns over export disruptions from the Black Sea region. The damage is not critical @bloomberg.com
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Scoop - United Group, Saudi Arabia's biggest barley buyer, is shifting away from the Black Sea as a key source of supply due to the Russia-Ukraine war disrupting shipments from one of the world’s major breadbasket regions www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Saudi Grain Giant Shifts Away From Black Sea as War Roils Supply
Saudi Arabia’s biggest barley buyer is shifting away from a key source of supply as the Russia-Ukraine war disrupts shipments from one of the world’s major breadbasket regions.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Exclusive - Baltic grain exporters are seeing a surge in demand from Turkey, the UAE and Sudan, all traditional buyers of Russian wheat, as disruptions in the Black Sea breadbasket are spurring buyers to seek alternative suppliers. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Black Sea Tensions Lead Grain Buyers to Tap Baltic States
Baltic grain exporters are seeing a boost in demand as blocked supplies from the Black Sea region are spurring buyers to seek alternative sources.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Scoop - The world’s top container shipper MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. has suspended new bookings to and from Russia’s Novorossiysk port with immediate effect after one of its vessels was attacked by a drone, MSC said in a notice to customers seen by Bloomberg www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Top Container Line Halts Russian Black Sea Service Due to Drones
The world’s top container shipper MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. has suspended new bookings to and from Russia’s Novorossiysk port with immediate effect after one of its vessels was attacked by a dron...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Russia is weighing a suspension of the floating export duty on wheat, barley and corn through the end of 2026 as exporters face mounting logistics problems after Ukrainian attacks disrupted shipments through the Black and Azov seas. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Russia Eyes Grain Duty Pause Through Year End on Ukraine Strikes
Russia is weighing a suspension of the floating export duty on wheat, barley and corn through the end of 2026 as exporters face mounting logistics problems after Ukrainian attacks disrupted shipments ...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Three grain terminals at Russia’s Novorossiysk port were damaged in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack. At one, a loading gallery crashed to the ground, another suffered damage to loading facilities, threatening exports from Russia’s largest grain hub. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Ukraine Strikes Grain Terminals at Russia’s Key Black Sea Port
Three grain terminals in Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk were damaged in a massive overnight drone attack, as Ukraine escalated strikes on key maritime infrastructure.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
SCOOP: Russia is discussing ways to protect grain ships in the Sea of Azov from Ukrainian drone attacks, including anti-drone mesh, armor plating, heavy machine guns and mobile missile launchers and soldiers armed with Kalashnikovs www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Russia Proposes Arming Grain Ships in Azov Sea With Machine Guns
Russian officials are proposing arming grain ships with machine guns and mobile missile launchers, as the world’s top wheat exporter tries to counter Ukrainian drone attacks.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Scoop: Russia is offering to subsidize rail transport of grains to alternative Black Sea and Azov Sea ports as Ukrainian drone attacks in the Sea of Azov threaten shipments from the world’s top wheat exporter. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Russia Offers Rail Subsidies as Drone Attacks Hit Grain Exports
Russia is offering to subsidize rail transport of grains to alternative ports as Ukrainian drone attacks in the Sea of Azov threaten shipments from the world’s top wheat exporter.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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Russian Rail Giant Wants Business to Bear More War Economy Pain
Russia’s largest employer is trying to address mounting financial pressures with new measures that some businesses worry will come at their expense, underscoring the growing strains on the economy as ...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Russia’s debt-hit rail monopoly, Russian Railways, wants businesses to shoulder more of the cost under new freight rules, underscoring mounting pressure on the wartime economy. Industry groups warn the changes would raise costs while giving the company limited responsibility for missed deliveries.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A Bloomberg survey of 8 farmers across several growing regions showed that only two have enough fuel to complete the harvest. Three - purchased it before prices jumped but have yet to receive delivery. The remaining three have enough only for the first two weeks of harvesting
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have left many Russian farmers short of diesel ahead of the wheat harvest, with higher fuel costs and bad weather threatening crop size and profit margins in Russia, the world’s top wheat exporter. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Russia’s Wheat Harvest Faces Fuel Crunch and Rain Concerns
Russian farmers preparing to harvest their winter wheat are facing soaring diesel costs and bad weather, leading to concerns about the final size of the crop and profit margins in the world’s top ship...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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Ukraine Estimates $11 Billion in Farm Losses From Russia Strikes
Ukraine’s agricultural sector suffered direct losses of more than $11 billion as Russian drone strikes intensified sharply at the end of last year, according to Deputy Economy Minister Taras Vysotskyi...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Ukraine’s agricultural sector suffered direct losses of more than $11 billion as Russian drone strikes intensified sharply at the end of last year. Greater Odesa’s ports suffered 180+ strikes in early 2026, nearly matching all of 2025, said Deputy Economy Minister Taras Vysotskyi
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
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Russia Spring Wheat Planting Continues to Lag on Poor Weather
Russian spring wheat planting continues to face delays as persistent rain hinders growers, risking lower harvests.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Exclusive: Russian spring wheat planting continues to face delays as persistent rain hinders growers, risking lower harvests. “This is the slowest planting pace since 2018,” Andrey Sizov , head of consultancy SovEcon, said, with the largest delays in Volga and Siberian regions
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Exclusive: The world’s top agricultural commodities firm #Cargill appointed Armando Giordano as its new head of world trading, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Giordano replaces Alex Sanfeliu, who recently left the firm www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Crop Giant Cargill Names Giordano as World-Trading Head
Agricultural firm Cargill Inc. appointed Armando Giordano as its new head of world trading, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
#Russia may boost its animal feed exports to #China after Moscow and #Beijing signed an agreement on veterinary and sanitation requirements for the product during Vladimir #Putin ’s visit to the Chinese capital. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Russia and China Agree to Expand Key Cross-Border Rail Gateway
Russia and China signed an agreement on the joint construction of a new railway link across their shared border, part of a broader push to expand transport ties and trade between the two countries.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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Russia’s ‘Huge’ Spring Wheat Delays Risk Lowering Harvests
Heavy rains and colder-than-usual weather in Russia have resulted in the worst start to spring planting in many years, risking lower wheat harvests in the world’s top exporter of the grain.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
My latest: Heavy rains and cold weather in Russia have delayed spring planting, threatening wheat harvests in the world’s top exporter. “The first half of May is a make-or-break period,” SovEcon’s Andrey Sizov said by phone. “If there was no acceleration in May, then there would be serious problems”
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Alex Sanfeliu, head of world trading at Cargill Inc., is leaving the top agricultural commodities firm after three decades, as Minneapolis-based merchant has been restructuring its business. contributed to the exclusive by Isis Almeida and Erin Ailworth www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Lukoil attempted a surprise push into grains trading from Dubai last year, before the plan was quickly scuppered by US sanctions on the Russian oil giant. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Scoop - Abu Dhabi-based agribusiness group Al Dahra Holding plans to exit third-party grains and oilseeds trading, pivoting instead to focus on its farming operations spread across Europe, Africa and the US and on marketing of its own production www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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UAE’s Al Dahra to Exit Grain Trading, Plans Pivot to Farming
Abu Dhabi-based agribusiness group Al Dahra Holding plans to exit third-party grains and oilseeds trading, pivoting instead to focus on its farming operations spread across Europe, Africa and the US.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Ukraine’s grain exports, including wheat and corn, tumbled markedly toward the end of 2025 compared with 2024, as intensified Russian attacks in December on Odesa’s ports — the country’s main export conduit — and energy facilities weighed on shipment www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Ukraine Grain Exports Slumped in December as Strikes Intensified
Wheat exports from Ukraine — one of the world’s major grain exporters — tumbled almost 25% in December as Russia stepped up attacks on the country’s port infrastructure that serves as its main export ...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
The Emirati agribusiness group Al Dahra plans to wind down Romanian trading operations in 2026 after posting losses in 3 consecutive years. Al Dahra will continue to operate its farming and fertilizer businesses in the country. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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UAE Crop Merchant Al Dahra to Exit Romania Grain Trading
Al Dahra Holding is ending grain trading in Romania, underscoring pressures faced by international merchants in a crowded and competitive Black Sea market.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Soybean prices extended their gains for a fourth consecutive day as markets grew increasingly optimistic about a potential breakthrough at the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Soybean Futures Hit Eight-Week High on Hopes of US-China Deal
Soybean prices extended their gains for a fourth consecutive day as markets grew increasingly optimistic about a potential breakthrough at the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ch...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
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Soybean Futures Extend Losses as US-China Trade Issues Linger
Soybean futures plunged, extending earlier losses, after US President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China’s goods and said there was “no reason” to meet with Chinese President Xi Jingp...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
The EU has launched an investigation into Russian urea imports after European fertilizer producers accused Moscow of undercutting market prices. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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EU Opens Anti-Dumping Probe Into Fertilizer Imports From Russia
The European Union opened an investigation into urea imports from Russia after fertilizer producers in the bloc complained the shipments undercut market prices.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Russian officials have held talks with the country’s major grain traders in bid to boost wheat exports after a sluggish start to the season. During the talks, Patrushev pushed traders for assurances that they’ll meet the government’s export targets. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Russia Held Talks With Wheat Traders to Boost Sluggish Exports
Russian officials have held talks with the country’s major grain traders in an effort to boost exports from the world’s top wheat shipper after a sluggish start to the season, according to people fami...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
This step builds on my time at MoscowTimes. I owe special gratitude to Derk Sauer, who tragically passed away this month. A mentor and visionary, he never stopped being a journalist, curious, driven and inspiring until his last day.I’ll carry that spirit forward, committed to journalism that matters
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Excited to start Bloomberg News as an Agriculture Reporter, covering Russian, Ukrainian and Black Sea grains, a beat central to global food security. Looking forward to connecting with wheat, corn and soybean producers, traders, analysts and pros in exports across the region.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Мои самые глубокие соболезнования родным Дерка Сауэра, а также всем, кто знал и любил его. Человек - легенда, который вдохновлял своим талантом, энергией, страстью к жизни и профессии. Человек, с которого брали пример. Спасибо вам за всё, Дерк. Нам будет вас не хватать @derksauer.bsky.social
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The Moscow Times @themoscowtimes.com · 31/07/2025
In 1992, Sauer launched The Moscow Times as an English-language daily newspaper aimed at the growing expat community in post-Soviet Russia.
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Derk Sauer, Moscow Times Founder and Dutch Media Entrepreneur, Dies at 72 - The Moscow Times
Derk Sauer, Moscow Times Founder and Dutch Media Entrepreneur, Dies at 72 Derk Sauer, the Dutch media entrepreneur who founded The Moscow Times, died on Thursday at age 72, his family said in a statem...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
My deepest condolences to the family of Derk Sauer, and to everyone who knew and loved him. A true legend - inspiring with his talent, energy, and passion for life and journalism. A role model to many. I was lucky to work alongside him. Thank you for everything, Derk. You will be deeply missed.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Caught off guard by Israel's audacious strike and Washington’s inaction, the Kremlin now finds itself sidelined and scrambling for relevance - unable to protect Tehran, uncertain how to recalibrate, and consumed by its own war in Ukraine. www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/20/b...
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Between Two Fires: Kremlin's Loss of Leverage Exposed By Israel-Iran Conflict - The Moscow Times
The Kremlin is struggling to respond to the Israel-Iran conflict after it failed to anticipate the outbreak of hostilities, leaving it powerless to support a key ally, four sources in Russia’s foreign...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
NATO is tightening its lips. Sources tell The Moscow Times the alliance will limit public disclosures on weapons deliveries and defense planning to Ukraine, fearing Moscow is exploiting transparency for propaganda and strategy. www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/17/t...
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NATO to End Disclosure of Ukraine Aid and Defense Planning, Fearing Russian Exploitation - The Moscow Times
BRUSSELS — NATO is limiting public disclosures of its activities and aid to Ukraine amid concerns that Russia will exploit this information, officials from three NATO countries told The Moscow Times o...
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The Moscow Times @themoscowtimes.com · 04/06/2025
“I think Russia will use this to cover and justify additional, heavier strikes and stalling negotiations,” the official told MT ahead of the NATO defense ministers meeting.
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Senior NATO Official to MT: We Expect Putin to Retaliate Against Ukraine for ‘Spider’s Web’ Operation - The Moscow Times
BRUSSELS — NATO expects that President Vladimir Putin will seek retaliation against Ukraine for its audacious “Spider’s Web” drone operation, which dealt a significant blow to Russia’s strategic air b...
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
“Russians, dear ones, look. Putin himself is risking his own life. Your problems are trifles. You must grit your teeth and endure,” one official said, describing the legend with Putin’s helicopter “at the epicenter of repelling a massive drone attack.” www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/30/h...
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‘Hero Under Fire’: As Putin Visited Kursk, the Kremlin Told Russians That He Was Dodging Ukrainian Drones - The Moscow Times
When President Vladimir Putin traveled to the Kursk region this month for the first time since Russia expelled Ukrainian forces, his helicopter reportedly came under fire from Ukrainian drones.
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The Moscow Times @themoscowtimes.com · 30/05/2025
EXCLUSIVE: When Putin visited Kursk this month, reports said his helicopter was targeted by Ukrainian drones. In reality, this was a PR move aimed at convincing Russians that Putin is ready to put his own life at risk for the country, officials told MT. @kozlov.bsky.social reports:
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‘Hero Under Fire’: As Putin Visited Kursk, the Kremlin Told Russians That He Was Dodging Ukrainian Drones - The Moscow Times
When President Vladimir Putin traveled to the Kursk region this month for the first time since Russia expelled Ukrainian forces, his helicopter reportedly came under fire from Ukrainian drones.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
While Trump’s envoy Vitkoff marvels at Kremlin art and the opulence of diplomatic gift-giving, the true mechanics of the regime unfold quietly in the shadows of its backyard. Here in Russian by Katya Arenina, Proekt ➡️ www.proekt.media/film/katkin-...
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«Проект» рассказывает ужасную историю насильников из КГБ. В этой истории сошлись политика, спецслужбы, секс, насилие и гибель людей.
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Another oligarch from the wild ’90s entangled in the latest Kremlin resource grab, a ruthless power reshuffle in Putin’s Russia intensified after the invasion of Ukraine @themoscowtimes.com
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen. Will Putin go to Istanbul tomorrow? Or will Putin not go to Istanbul tomorrow?
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Pyotr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Striking detail: Putin refused to meet — or did not meet — with Brazilian President Lula, despite the fact that Lula, who just yesterday promised to ‘ask comrade Putin’ to meet with Zelensky, arrived in Moscow on Thursday evening. The conversation took place by phone (!), according to the Russian FM
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