Anton Troianovski
Anton Troianovski is the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. He covers Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. His focus is primarily on President Vladimir V. Putin and his invasion of Ukraine, as well as Russia's role in the world and its fast-changing economy. Troianovski also explores dynamics in other former Soviet republics and changes in culture and society across these regions. He has been covering Russia since 2018, having previously worked for The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. Troianovski is part of the Times team that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for international reporting in 2023 for their coverage of the war in Ukraine. He was born in Moscow and grew up in Heidelberg, Germany, and St. Louis, Missouri. He holds a degree in social studies from Harvard University where he wrote his senior thesis on the Kremlin's push for influence on the internet.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
91%
Examples:
- Russian officials claimed the order was in response to comments from the West about the possibility of more direct involvement in Ukraine.
- Two hours after Ms. Yarmysh’s announcement, another top aide to Mr. Navalny, Ivan Zhdanov, posted on the Telegram social messaging app that
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
- Russian officials claimed the order was in response to comments from the West about the possibility of more direct involvement in Ukraine.
Contradictions
79%
Examples:
- Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, remained steadfast in opposing any negotiations that could require his country to cede territory.
- ]World leaders called for dialogue between all parties to end the war between Ukraine and Russia at a summit in Switzerland.[
Deceptions
52%
Examples:
- Russia said on Monday that it would hold military exercises with troops based near Ukraine to practice for the possible use of battlefield nuclear weapons, a provocative warning aimed at discouraging the West from deepening its support for Ukraine.
- The announcement of the exercise was Russia’s most explicit warning in its more than two-year invasion of Ukraine that it could use tactical nuclear weapons there.
Recent Articles
80 Countries Agree on Ukraine's Territorial Integrity, But Key Powers Abstain from Joint Communique
Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024At the peace summit in Switzerland, over 80 countries and international organizations reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine's territorial integrity, but key powers including India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates refused to sign a joint communique. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity for lasting peace and announced aid from the US. Russia presented its peace plan with conditions unlikely to be agreed upon by Ukraine, leaving questions about summit accomplishments without Russian or Chinese attendance. Key Powers Snub Joint Communique at Ukraine Peace Summit, Leaving Out Russia and China
Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024At the Switzerland summit, key powers including India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and UAE rejected a joint communique on Ukraine's territorial integrity. President Zelensky emphasized peace through respecting Ukraine's sovereignty at the well-attended event. A $1.5 billion US aid package was announced for humanitarian efforts and infrastructure rebuilding in Ukraine, while Russia and China were absent. 
Russian Military Purge: High-Ranking Officers Replaced Amid Corruption Scandals and Expanded Role of DVKR
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024Russian President Vladimir Putin has purged the military, replacing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his deputy Andrei Belousov with new appointees following a series of high-profile arrests on corruption charges. Notable arrests include Lt. Gen. Vadim Shamarin, head of the Main Communications Directorate, who was taken into custody for large-scale bribery in late May. 
Putin's Renewed Nuclear Threats and Military Exercises: Escalating Tensions Between Russia and the West
Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024Amidst ongoing invasion efforts in Ukraine and renewed nuclear threats, Putin declares high combat alert for Russia's strategic forces at Moscow Victory Day Parade. In response to Western leaders' comments, Russia announces military exercises with potential use of battlefield nuclear weapons. Putin casts situation in Ukraine as part of larger struggle against Western-backed forces and receives support from China. 
Russia Announces Tactical Nuclear Drills in Response to Western Threats: Putin's Escalation Amid Ukraine War Tensions
Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024Russian President Vladimir Putin announces tactical nuclear drills in response to Western threats and provocations, marking the first public announcement of such exercises. Amid escalating tensions over Ukraine, Putin accuses Western leaders of contributing to the situation and orders non-strategic nuclear missile drills. These smaller weapons have smaller warheads than strategic weapons and are intended for use on the battlefield. 
Russian Opposition Leader Aleksei Navalny to be Buried in Moscow on Friday
Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024On Friday, Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny will be buried in Moscow at a church on Maryino's outskirts and then in Borisov Cemetery. His widow Yulia Navalnaya has warned of possible arrests during the funeral, which is set for 2 p.m.