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Russia: Country spanning Europe and Asia
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area, extending across eleven time zones and sharing land borders with fourteen countries. It is the world's ninth-most populous country and Europe's most populous country. Russia is a highly urbanized country consisting of 16 population centers with over million inhabitants. Its capital as well as its largest city is Moscow. Saint Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city and cultural capital.

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Georgia's president vetoes media law that's provoked weeks of protests [Video]

Georgia's president vetoes media law that's provoked weeks of protests

President Salome Zourabichvili on Saturday vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests.

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‘Nonsense Situation’: Zelensky Says Russian Offensive on Kharkiv Could be 'First Wave' of Attacks [Video]

‘Nonsense Situation’: Zelensky Says Russian Offensive on Kharkiv Could be 'First Wave' of Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sharply criticised Western countries for imposing restrictions on the use of donated arms, accusing them of being "afraid" of both a Russian and Ukrainian..

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Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone'' [Video]

Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone''

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Putin claims he isn't seeking to gain control over city of Kharkiv [Video]

Putin claims he isn't seeking to gain control over city of Kharkiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he has no plans to recapture the city of Kharkiv, during a visit to China on Friday. Putin clarified that Moscow's military action in Ukraine's northeastern..

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Putin's Final Blow on Kharkiv with Renewed Russia’s Drone blitz; Ukraine’s Belgorod Retaliation [Video]

Putin's Final Blow on Kharkiv with Renewed Russia’s Drone blitz; Ukraine’s Belgorod Retaliation

In a critical escalation on Ukraine's northeastern front, Russian troops have made significant advances in the Kharkiv region, expanding the combat zone by approximately 70 kilometers. Ukrainian..

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Exclusive: There is no temptation to return to Russia, Georgian President Zourabichvili says [Video]

Exclusive: There is no temptation to return to Russia, Georgian President Zourabichvili says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews the Georgian President Salomé Zourabichvili discussed vetoing the controversial foreign agents bill, police brutality and the potential in Georgia's upcoming..

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China-Russia relations: 'Vladimir Putin needs Xi Jinping's support' [Video]

China-Russia relations: 'Vladimir Putin needs Xi Jinping's support'

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Putin's Army Thwarts 100 Drones Fired In Biggest Overnight Assault By Ukraine | Oneindia News [Video]

Putin's Army Thwarts 100 Drones Fired In Biggest Overnight Assault By Ukraine | Oneindia News

In a dramatic overnight operation, Russia claims to have intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones across the southern part of the country, over annexed Crimea, and across the Black Sea. This marks..

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Ukraine battles to hold back Russia advance [Video]

Ukraine battles to hold back Russia advance

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Russians 'don't have numbers for strategic breakthrough' in Ukraine: NATO [Video]

Russians 'don't have numbers for strategic breakthrough' in Ukraine: NATO

Moscow says it will keep pushing its offensive in Ukraine, though NATO doubts Russia has the resources to make a significant breakthrough.

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Zelensky’s Project Crimea Fails: Putin’s Army Razes 15 Ukrainian Sea Boats In Black Sea [Video]

Zelensky’s Project Crimea Fails: Putin’s Army Razes 15 Ukrainian Sea Boats In Black Sea

Russia's Black Sea Fleet Helicopters destroyed 15 Ukrainian sea drones approaching Crimea, per the Russian Defense Ministry. Kyiv's intensified drone and missile attacks, amid Russian advances along..

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Latest Chapter in West & Russia Tensions: American Soldier Detained in Vladivostok | Oneindia News [Video]

Latest Chapter in West & Russia Tensions: American Soldier Detained in Vladivostok | Oneindia News

In a surprising turn of events, US soldier Gordon Black, detained in Vladivostok, Russia, pleads guilty to theft charges. Get the latest updates on this developing story from Russia's RIA state news..

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Russia willing to 'soften the border' in exchange for China's support, political scientist says [Video]

Russia willing to 'soften the border' in exchange for China's support, political scientist says

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Putin and Xi Announce Plans to Strengthen Partnership [Video]

Putin and Xi Announce Plans to Strengthen Partnership

Putin and Xi Announce Plans , to Strengthen Partnership. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 16 for a two-day visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, 'The Guardian' reports...

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Ukraine Mobilizes: 500,000 New Soldiers Needed to Hold Off Russian Troops | Oneindia [Video]

Ukraine Mobilizes: 500,000 New Soldiers Needed to Hold Off Russian Troops | Oneindia

Ukraine's army urgently needs 500,000 new soldiers to hold off Russian troops in the east. With a new mobilisation law, Kyiv now ups the ante on men fit for military service to sign up. DW's Carolina..

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Is China the 'only friend that Russia has of any stature'? [Video]

Is China the 'only friend that Russia has of any stature'?

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Putin Flaunts Friendship With Xi As Russia Advances On All Fronts In Ukraine | Oneindia News [Video]

Putin Flaunts Friendship With Xi As Russia Advances On All Fronts In Ukraine | Oneindia News

As tensions rise, Putin expresses gratitude to China for peace efforts in Ukraine during a two-day state visit, while Xi Jinping faces pressure from the U.S. to intervene. #VladimirPutin #XiJinping..

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China-Russia relations: What are the economic ties between the two countries? [Video]

China-Russia relations: What are the economic ties between the two countries?

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WATCH: Putin gets red-carpet welcome in Beijing [Video]

WATCH: Putin gets red-carpet welcome in Beijing

Russia's president met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday as the two pledged to deepen already close ties.

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Battles rage in Ukraine as Russian forces advance in Kharkiv region [Video]

Battles rage in Ukraine as Russian forces advance in Kharkiv region

Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been forced to flee savage fighting in the country's northeast.

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U.S Provokes Putin With 'Patriots': Pentagon To 'Rush' Deadly Missiles As Poland Turns Down Kyiv [Video]

U.S Provokes Putin With 'Patriots': Pentagon To 'Rush' Deadly Missiles As Poland Turns Down Kyiv

Escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia intensify the demand for air defense systems. Kyiv seeks US Patriot systems, but Washington's support falls short. Poland's President confirms inability..

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Putin Turns to Xi: China Poised to Broker Controversial Peace Deal in Ukraine War | Oneindia News [Video]

Putin Turns to Xi: China Poised to Broker Controversial Peace Deal in Ukraine War | Oneindia News

Russian President Putin's visit to China seeks support amid the Ukraine conflict and Western sanctions. It's his first international trip since re-election. Amidst deepening Sino-Russian ties,..

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Putin’s Growing Scare in Kharkiv: Zelenksy Postpones All Foreign Trips as Russia Advances [Video]

Putin’s Growing Scare in Kharkiv: Zelenksy Postpones All Foreign Trips as Russia Advances

Ukrainian President Zelensky's decision to postpone his foreign visits amidst escalating tensions with Russia reflects the severity of the situation, coinciding with troubling reports of Russian forces..

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Amid Kharkiv Escalation, Mysterious New Symbol Appears on Russia’s Military Equipment [Video]

Amid Kharkiv Escalation, Mysterious New Symbol Appears on Russia’s Military Equipment

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates, a new tactical emblem has been observed on Russian military equipment near Kharkiv. This symbol, characterised by a central square with two..

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Borrell denounces Georgia's 'Russian law' and demands its withdrawal [Video]

Borrell denounces Georgia's 'Russian law' and demands its withdrawal

The statement came 24 hours after the law passed its third reading in the Georgian parliament.

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