Russia

Country Russia
Capital Moscow
Continent Asia
Currency Russian ruble(RUB)
Languages Russian

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Founded in the 12th century, the Principality of Muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years of Mongol domination (13th-15th centuries) and to gradually conquer and absorb surrounding principalities. In the early 17th century, a new Romanov Dynasty continued this policy of expansion across Siberia to the Pacific. Under PETER I (ruled 1682-1725), hegemony was extended to the Baltic Sea and the country was renamed the Russian Empire. During the 19th century, more territorial acquisitions were made in Europe and Asia. Defeat in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 contributed to the Revolution of 1905, which resulted in the formation of a parliament and other reforms. Repeated devastating defeats of the Russian army in World War I led to widespread rioting in the major cities of the Russian Empire and to the overthrow in 1917 of the imperial household. The Communists under Vladimir LENIN seized power soon after and formed the USSR. The brutal rule of Iosif STALIN (1928-53) strengthened Communist rule and Russian dominance of the Soviet Union at a cost of tens of millions of lives. The Soviet economy and society stagnated in the following decades until General Secretary Mikhail GORBACHEV (1985-91) introduced glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) in an attempt to modernize Communism, but his initiatives inadvertently released forces that by December 1991 splintered the USSR into Russia and 14 other independent republics. Since then, Russia has shifted its post-Soviet democratic ambitions in favor of a centralized semi-authoritarian state whose legitimacy is buttressed, in part, by carefully managed national elections, former President PUTIN's genuine popularity, and the prudent management of Russia's windfall energy wealth. Russia has severely disabled a Chechen rebel movement, although violence still occurs throughout the North Caucasus.

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477 Drones, 60 Missiles: Russia Launches "Biggest" Aerial Attack On Ukraine - NDTV
  1. 477 Drones, 60 Missiles: Russia Launches "Biggest" Aerial Attack On Ukraine  NDTV
  2. Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,222  Al Jazeera
  3. Russia shoots down Ukraine’s F-16, pilot in ‘largest’ airstrikes; NATO scrambling jets  The Indian Express


Russia Base Metals Sales to China Surge, Signaling Deep Reliance - MintRussia Base Metals Sales to China Surge, Signaling Deep Reliance  Mint

‘Axis of upheaval’: How China, Russia ghosted Iran - when it mattered most - Times of India‘Axis of upheaval’: How China, Russia ghosted Iran - when it mattered most  Times of India

Kim Jong Un Seen Draping Coffins With Flag At Russia Treaty Anniversary - NDTVKim Jong Un Seen Draping Coffins With Flag At Russia Treaty Anniversary  NDTV

Russia says NATO’s defence spending risks collapse of alliance - The HinduRussia says NATO’s defence spending risks collapse of alliance  The Hindu

Russia has taken first village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk, state media claims - The GuardianRussia has taken first village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk, state media claims  The Guardian

Russia Amasses 50,000 Troops Around Sumy, Putting Ukraine in Precarious Position | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesRussia Amasses 50,000 Troops Around Sumy, Putting Ukraine in Precarious Position | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Russia's bone-chilling World War III threat to this western country after secret 'anti-Putin campaign' - The Economic TimesRussia's bone-chilling World War III threat to this western country after secret 'anti-Putin campaign'  The Economic Times

Russia’s Expanding Relations with Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineRussia’s Expanding Relations with Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Azerbaijan-Russia Rift Deepens After Deaths of Azeri Men in Police Arrests - The Moscow TimesAzerbaijan-Russia Rift Deepens After Deaths of Azeri Men in Police Arrests  The Moscow Times

In Ukraine, most back negotiations over more fighting to end Russia’s war - Al JazeeraIn Ukraine, most back negotiations over more fighting to end Russia’s war  Al Jazeera

Azerbaijan arrests journalists at Russian state outlet as tensions with Moscow rise - ReutersAzerbaijan arrests journalists at Russian state outlet as tensions with Moscow rise  Reuters

Was Idaho shooter Wess Roley born in Russia? Here's what we know - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesWas Idaho shooter Wess Roley born in Russia? Here's what we know - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

F-16 pilot killed during Russia's overnight massive air attack, Air Force says - The Kyiv IndependentF-16 pilot killed during Russia's overnight massive air attack, Air Force says  The Kyiv Independent

‘Agents of Russia’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleges 150 Congress MPs took Soviet money under HKL Bhagat's leadership - Mint‘Agents of Russia’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleges 150 Congress MPs took Soviet money under HKL Bhagat's leadership  Mint

Ukraine war live: Kyiv claims advances in Sumy region ahead of counteroffensive - The IndependentUkraine war live: Kyiv claims advances in Sumy region ahead of counteroffensive  The Independent

Azerbaijan cancels Russian cultural events over deaths of two citizens - Euronews.comAzerbaijan cancels Russian cultural events over deaths of two citizens  Euronews.com

Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine underwhelms – but Kyiv won’t be celebrating - CNNRussia’s summer offensive in Ukraine underwhelms – but Kyiv won’t be celebrating  CNN

Russia's Largest Bombardment of Ukraine - NPRRussia's Largest Bombardment of Ukraine  NPR

Russia grooms Ukrainian teens as spies and saboteurs - Financial TimesRussia grooms Ukrainian teens as spies and saboteurs  Financial Times

Russia pays young Ukrainians to be unwitting suicide bombers in shadow war - The GuardianRussia pays young Ukrainians to be unwitting suicide bombers in shadow war  The Guardian

Russian forces advance and take first village in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, state media say - ReutersRussian forces advance and take first village in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, state media say  Reuters

477 drones, 60 missiles: Russia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine; F-16 downed, pilot killed - Mint477 drones, 60 missiles: Russia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine; F-16 downed, pilot killed  Mint

After months of stalling, Russia blames Ukraine, US for slow pace of peace talks - The Kyiv IndependentAfter months of stalling, Russia blames Ukraine, US for slow pace of peace talks  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine war briefing: key eastern Ukrainian city under assault as Russia hails cooperation with North Korea - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: key eastern Ukrainian city under assault as Russia hails cooperation with North Korea  The Guardian

Why is Ukraine withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines? - Al JazeeraWhy is Ukraine withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines?  Al Jazeera

Why Russia fell out with Iran The multipolar order is inherently unstable - UnHerdWhy Russia fell out with Iran The multipolar order is inherently unstable  UnHerd

Amid Russian economy warnings, Lavrov says NATO's increased defense spending will lead to 'collapse' of alliance - The Kyiv IndependentAmid Russian economy warnings, Lavrov says NATO's increased defense spending will lead to 'collapse' of alliance  The Kyiv Independent

Smashing previous monthly record, Russia launches 5,337 kamikaze drones against Ukraine during June - The Kyiv IndependentSmashing previous monthly record, Russia launches 5,337 kamikaze drones against Ukraine during June  The Kyiv Independent

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,221 - Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,221  Al Jazeera

EU ambassador to Azerbaijan condemns inhuman treatment of Azeris in Russia - politico.euEU ambassador to Azerbaijan condemns inhuman treatment of Azeris in Russia  politico.eu

‘Most massive air strike’: Russia launches biggest aerial attack since war began, says Ukraine — 537 weap - Times of India‘Most massive air strike’: Russia launches biggest aerial attack since war began, says Ukraine — 537 weap  Times of India

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,220 - Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,220  Al Jazeera

Russia unleashes its summer offensive with an army mired in problems - The Washington PostRussia unleashes its summer offensive with an army mired in problems  The Washington Post

Azerbaijan police raid Russia's Sputnik media offices - dw.comAzerbaijan police raid Russia's Sputnik media offices  dw.com

Ukraine war: Mariupol residents deny Russian stories about the city - BBCUkraine war: Mariupol residents deny Russian stories about the city  BBC

Russian Internet users are unable to access the open Internet - The Cloudflare BlogRussian Internet users are unable to access the open Internet  The Cloudflare Blog

Russia, asked about defence spending, says it is NATO spending that risks collapse of alliance - ReutersRussia, asked about defence spending, says it is NATO spending that risks collapse of alliance  Reuters

Russia says Moscow now occupies all of Ukraine’s Luhansk region, illegally annexed in 2022 - AP NewsRussia says Moscow now occupies all of Ukraine’s Luhansk region, illegally annexed in 2022  AP News

Ukraine F-16 pilot killed repelling massive Russian air attack - Al JazeeraUkraine F-16 pilot killed repelling massive Russian air attack  Al Jazeera

Zelensky seeks US help after Russia’s ‘biggest aerial strike’ on Ukraine: ‘Ready to buy American defence systems’ | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesZelensky seeks US help after Russia’s ‘biggest aerial strike’ on Ukraine: ‘Ready to buy American defence systems’ | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Russia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines - The Kyiv IndependentRussia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines  The Kyiv Independent

Russia kills 5 in Ukraine’s Samar, as Putin seems ready for new peace talks - Al JazeeraRussia kills 5 in Ukraine’s Samar, as Putin seems ready for new peace talks  Al Jazeera

Russia Masses 50,000 Troops Around Sumy, Putting Ukraine in Precarious Position - WSJRussia Masses 50,000 Troops Around Sumy, Putting Ukraine in Precarious Position  WSJ

Ukraine says drones destroyed Russia’s helicopters, air defences in Crimea - Al JazeeraUkraine says drones destroyed Russia’s helicopters, air defences in Crimea  Al Jazeera

Russia Considers Tax Breaks for Natural Gas Producers As Challenges Mount - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comRussia Considers Tax Breaks for Natural Gas Producers As Challenges Mount  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Russia stocks higher at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index up 1.41% - Investing.comRussia stocks higher at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index up 1.41%  Investing.com

Russia has launched biggest air attack of three-year war on Ukraine, Kyiv says - The GuardianRussia has launched biggest air attack of three-year war on Ukraine, Kyiv says  The Guardian

Russia hits Ukraine with biggest attack of the war; F-16 pilot is killed - politico.euRussia hits Ukraine with biggest attack of the war; F-16 pilot is killed  politico.eu

China is quietly supplanting Russia as Cuba's main benefactor - ReutersChina is quietly supplanting Russia as Cuba's main benefactor  Reuters

Oil Tanker Suffers Unexplained Blast Weeks After Russia Call - BloombergOil Tanker Suffers Unexplained Blast Weeks After Russia Call  Bloomberg

Russia jails ‘Jesus of Siberia’ sect leader for 12 years for harming followers - ThePrintRussia jails ‘Jesus of Siberia’ sect leader for 12 years for harming followers  ThePrint

Russia-Iran alliance wavers as Tehran suffers major blows - The Kyiv IndependentRussia-Iran alliance wavers as Tehran suffers major blows  The Kyiv Independent

Russia has amassed 110,000 troops near strategic Ukrainian city, Kyiv says - CNNRussia has amassed 110,000 troops near strategic Ukrainian city, Kyiv says  CNN

Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of the war - Financial TimesRussia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of the war  Financial Times

Russia unleashes largest air assault yet with 500+ drones and missiles, says Ukraine - MintRussia unleashes largest air assault yet with 500+ drones and missiles, says Ukraine  Mint

Russian government discusses tax relief for Gazprom, source says - ReutersRussian government discusses tax relief for Gazprom, source says  Reuters

Russia's Rosneft Oil Company in early talks with Reliance to sell stake in India unit - The Economic TimesRussia's Rosneft Oil Company in early talks with Reliance to sell stake in India unit  The Economic Times

Violence against Azerbaijanis in Russia’s Yekaterinburg sparks Baku–Moscow tensions: opinions - JAM-news.netViolence against Azerbaijanis in Russia’s Yekaterinburg sparks Baku–Moscow tensions: opinions  JAM-news.net

Ukraine war latest: Russia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines; F-16 pilot killed in attack - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine war latest: Russia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines; F-16 pilot killed in attack  The Kyiv Independent

Russia launches ‘biggest’ aerial attack on Ukraine with 60 missiles, 477 drones - The Indian ExpressRussia launches ‘biggest’ aerial attack on Ukraine with 60 missiles, 477 drones  The Indian Express

Russia Base Metals Sales to China Surge, Signaling Deep Reliance - BloombergRussia Base Metals Sales to China Surge, Signaling Deep Reliance  Bloomberg

Ukrainian F-16 pilot dies heroically repelling Russia’s largest air assault - MintUkrainian F-16 pilot dies heroically repelling Russia’s largest air assault  Mint

Russia fires 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine in biggest attack since start of war - India TodayRussia fires 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine in biggest attack since start of war  India Today

Russian threat sees Eastern Europe bring back land mines - dw.comRussian threat sees Eastern Europe bring back land mines  dw.com

Russia Moves to Limit Exemptions for Military Conscripts - The Moscow TimesRussia Moves to Limit Exemptions for Military Conscripts  The Moscow Times

Ukraine war latest: Russia says 'catastrophic' decision could be end of NATO; Six killed in strikes across Ukraine - Sky NewsUkraine war latest: Russia says 'catastrophic' decision could be end of NATO; Six killed in strikes across Ukraine  Sky News

Putin says Russia is ready to hold more talks with Ukraine, return more bodies - ReutersPutin says Russia is ready to hold more talks with Ukraine, return more bodies  Reuters

Russia reportedly closes Crimean Bridge amid explosions in Kerch - The Kyiv IndependentRussia reportedly closes Crimean Bridge amid explosions in Kerch  The Kyiv Independent

OPEC to Call the Shots Live as Russia Backs In-Meeting Decision - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comOPEC to Call the Shots Live as Russia Backs In-Meeting Decision  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Russia launches record aerial attack on Ukraine - NPRRussia launches record aerial attack on Ukraine  NPR

Russia grooming vulnerable Ukrainian teens for espionage and sabotage, Kyiv warns - TVP WorldRussia grooming vulnerable Ukrainian teens for espionage and sabotage, Kyiv warns  TVP World

Azerbaijan cancels Russian events over 'extrajudicial killings' of 2 citizens in Russia's Yekaterinburg - The Kyiv IndependentAzerbaijan cancels Russian events over 'extrajudicial killings' of 2 citizens in Russia's Yekaterinburg  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hits warplanes in Russia as missile attack kills five in Ukraine - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Kyiv hits warplanes in Russia as missile attack kills five in Ukraine  The Guardian

Russia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine since start of war - Business StandardRussia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine since start of war  Business Standard

From Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel - The New York TimesFrom Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel  The New York Times

Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 ramps up output to record levels - World OilRussia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 ramps up output to record levels  World Oil

How Russia Sees Itself in the World - NPRHow Russia Sees Itself in the World  NPR

Kremlin says Europe will feel the recoil from its 'illegal' sanctions on Russia - ReutersKremlin says Europe will feel the recoil from its 'illegal' sanctions on Russia  Reuters

'Russia will hit your other cheek as well' — Ukraine rebukes Slovak FM's call to 'perhaps forgive' Moscow - The Kyiv Independent'Russia will hit your other cheek as well' — Ukraine rebukes Slovak FM's call to 'perhaps forgive' Moscow  The Kyiv Independent

Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine in biggest air offensive since war began - France 24Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine in biggest air offensive since war began  France 24

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 29, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 29, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Drifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China - The New York TimesDrifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China  The New York Times

Slovak FM suggests forgiveness for Russia, calls for dialogue to end Ukraine war - The Kyiv IndependentSlovak FM suggests forgiveness for Russia, calls for dialogue to end Ukraine war  The Kyiv Independent

‘477 drones, 60 missiles’: What Ukraine says about Russia’s massive aerial strike | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times‘477 drones, 60 missiles’: What Ukraine says about Russia’s massive aerial strike | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Russia Is Investing in Its Unmanned Capabilities and Plans to Increase the Number of Drones Used in Strikes Against Our State; We Are Preparing Our Countermeasures – Address by the President — Official website of the President of Ukraine - ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????Russia Is Investing in Its Unmanned Capabilities and Plans to Increase the Number of Drones Used in Strikes Against Our State; We Are Preparing Our Countermeasures – Address by the President — Official website of the President of Ukraine  ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to pull Kyiv out of convention banning anti-personnel landmines - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to pull Kyiv out of convention banning anti-personnel landmines  The Guardian

Perhaps West should forgive Russia, says Slovakia’s minister - TVP WorldPerhaps West should forgive Russia, says Slovakia’s minister  TVP World

Ukrainian F-16 pilot killed as Russia launches 477 drones, 60 missiles; Zelenskyy urges West: ‘We’re read - Times of IndiaUkrainian F-16 pilot killed as Russia launches 477 drones, 60 missiles; Zelenskyy urges West: ‘We’re read  Times of India

‘Basically impossible to get them back’: Russia’s mass abduction of Ukrainian children is a war crime, say experts - The Guardian‘Basically impossible to get them back’: Russia’s mass abduction of Ukrainian children is a war crime, say experts  The Guardian

US Lifts Sanctions, Clearing Path for Russia’s Nuclear Expansion in Hungary - UNITED24 MediaUS Lifts Sanctions, Clearing Path for Russia’s Nuclear Expansion in Hungary  UNITED24 Media

Russia revives obsolete T-62 tanks amid equipment shortages, Ukraine's intel claims - The Kyiv IndependentRussia revives obsolete T-62 tanks amid equipment shortages, Ukraine's intel claims  The Kyiv Independent

“Putin Orders Mach 10 Missile Surge”: Russia Escalates Hypersonic Arsenal With Terrifying New Strike Capabilities Ready for Deployment - Rude Baguette“Putin Orders Mach 10 Missile Surge”: Russia Escalates Hypersonic Arsenal With Terrifying New Strike Capabilities Ready for Deployment  Rude Baguette

At least 6 killed, 26 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day - The Kyiv IndependentAt least 6 killed, 26 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day  The Kyiv Independent

Nuclear Power in Russia - World Nuclear AssociationNuclear Power in Russia  World Nuclear Association

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 28, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 28, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Ukraine pilot killed, F-16 fighter jet lost in Russian drone and missile attack - The HinduUkraine pilot killed, F-16 fighter jet lost in Russian drone and missile attack  The Hindu

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia - BBCUkraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia  BBC

US loath to drop ‘economic bunker buster’ on China, India, Russia - Asia TimesUS loath to drop ‘economic bunker buster’ on China, India, Russia  Asia Times

Russia’s throttling of Cloudflare makes sites inaccessible - BleepingComputerRussia’s throttling of Cloudflare makes sites inaccessible  BleepingComputer