The Russian news landscape comprises a wide range of state-affiliated, independent and international outlets. The media landscape is highly polarised, with many independent outlets operating from outside Russia due to domestic restrictions.

These independent and exile media outlets generally provide critical coverage of Russian political and social affairs, though many are blocked within Russia itself.

Meduza:

https://meduza.io/

An independent news website based in Latvia that publishes in both English and Russian. You can visit the Meduza English portal.

The Moscow Times:

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/

An independent English-language publication. Access it at The Moscow Times.

Novaya Gazeta Europe:

https://novayagazeta.eu/

Launched by journalists from Russia's oldest independent newspaper, it offers in-depth European and Russian coverage. Read it at Novaya Gazeta Europe.

Mainstream Russian media (state-affiliated)

These sites are based in Russia and reflect the perspectives of the Russian government.

RIA Novosti:

https://ria.ru/

RIA Novosti is one of Russia's largest state-owned news agencies. Available at RIA Novosti.

TASS:

https://tass.com/

the premier state news agency. Find coverage at the TASS Russian News Agency.

Business and financial focus

Vedomosti:

https://www.vedomosti.ru/

Vedomosti, a prominent daily business and economic newspaper. Read it at Vedomosti.

Kommersant:

https://www.kommersant.ru/

The leading daily newspaper for business and finance. Access it at Kommersant.

General interest and aggregators

Lenta.ru:

https://lenta.ru/

A highly trafficked general news and culture website. Visit Lenta.ru.

Gazeta.ru:

https://www.gazeta.ru/

A popular online newspaper focusing on politics, business and current affairs. Read it at Gazeta.ru.