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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 13d

The EU has launched an investigation into Russian urea imports after European fertilizer producers accused Moscow of undercutting market prices.

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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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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · 22d

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.
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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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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · Aug 26

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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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · Jul 31

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 · Jul 31

In 1992, Sauer launched The Moscow Times as an English-language daily newspaper aimed at the growing expat community in post-Soviet Russia.

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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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · Jul 31

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Het Parool @parool.nl · Jul 31

Pjotr Sauer schrijft een afscheidscolumn voor zijn overleden vader Derk: ‘Ik ga ontelbaar veel dingen aan hem missen’

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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · Jul 31

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.

Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · Jun 20

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...

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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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · Jun 18

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...

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 · Jun 4

“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.

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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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 30

“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...

‘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 · May 30

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:

‘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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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 24

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-...

Катькин сад

«Проект» рассказывает ужасную историю насильников из КГБ. В этой истории сошлись политика, спецслужбы, секс, насилие и гибель людей.

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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 20

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

The Moscow Times @themoscowtimes.com · May 20

Moshkovich, the founder of agricultural giant Rusagro, was arrested in late March on charges of large-scale fraud and abuse of office.

Jailed Billionaire Vadim Moshkovich Indicted for Fraud - The Moscow Times

Russian investigators indicted billionaire Vadim Moshkovich on new bribery charges just days before his pre-trial detention was set to expire, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Tuesday, citin...

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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 14

Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen. Will Putin go to Istanbul tomorrow? Or will Putin not go to Istanbul tomorrow?

The Moscow Times @themoscowtimes.com · May 14

NEW: Vladimir Putin has no intention of accepting Volodymyr Zelensky’s offer to meet in Istanbul, sources in the Russian government, the Foreign Ministry and close to the Kremlin have told MT.

@kozlov.bsky.social reports:

Behind the Diplomatic Curtain: Kremlin Plays for Suspense as World Waits for Putin to Meet Zelensky - The Moscow Times

President Vladimir Putin has no intention of accepting Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky’s offer to meet one-on-one in Istanbul, sources in the Russian government and the Foreign Ministry and p...

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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 14

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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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 14

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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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 14

One option involved Putin traveling to Turkey without meeting Zelensky. Another saw him skipping the trip altogether — portraying Zelensky, in the Kremlin’s narrative, as an “errand boy” left empty-handed.

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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 14

The Kremlin’s silence is a deliberate tactic — intended to keep Kyiv and its allies off balance, while preserving room for a sudden last-minute shift in plans.

Moscow was weighing several scenarios as it prolongs the suspense around Putin’s potential attendance:

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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 14

My latest: Although sources said Putin does not see Zelensky as his equal and will only agree to meet him in the event of his "public capitulation,” he cannot refuse the challenge outright because of Trump’s calls for the RU leader to engage with his opponent. www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/14/b...

Behind the Diplomatic Curtain: Kremlin Plays for Suspense as World Waits for Putin to Meet Zelensky - The Moscow Times

President Vladimir Putin has no intention of accepting Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky’s offer to meet one-on-one in Istanbul, sources in the Russian government and the Foreign Ministry and p...

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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 8

Beyond this it hopes to use high turnout as a signal to its adversaries that their efforts to isolate Russia over the Ukraine invasion have failed, experts told The Moscow Times.

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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · May 8

Kremlin uses the spectacle of Victory Day commemorations to re-emphasize its narrative that Russia is fighting the same war against Nazism in Europe and the West that it fought during World War II — and that it will stop at nothing to win

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‘Parade of Pariahs’: On 80th WWII Victory Anniversary, Kremlin Will Flaunt Foreign Guests and Project a Win in Ukraine - The Moscow Times

When President Vladimir Putin addresses Russia’s military to mark 80 years since Nazi Germany surrendered to the Soviet Union, he won’t just be speaking to his own country.

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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · Apr 28

We are sending a signal to the outside world: we are peace-loving, and they [in Ukraine] are terrorists,” said the official.
“Another intended recipient of this signal is the U.S. president himself: ‘Look, Mr. Trump, we are trying,’” he added.

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Putin Orders Temporary Ceasefire in Ukraine During WWII Victory Day - The Moscow Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine during next week’s Victory Day celebrations, which mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi...

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Petr Kozlov @kozlov.bsky.social · Apr 23

Very interesting interview. I wonder why there was only 100 k hriavnias left in the treasury at that time?..

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