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Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at 12.4 million residents within the city limits, while over 17 million residents in the urban area, and over 20 million residents in the Moscow Metropolitan Area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometres (970 sq mi), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometres (2,275 sq mi), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometres (10,000 sq mi). Moscow is among the world's largest cities, being the most populous city entirely within Europe, the most populous urban area in Europe, the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, and also the largest city by land area on the European continent.

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DOJ calls out Russian hacking spree [NFA] The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it has indicted six Russian intelligence agency hackers for a four-year long hacking spree that included attacks against the 2018 PyeongChang Winter.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:35Published 2 weeks ago

Protests across France after teacher killing Thousands of people have protested across France after Friday's terroristkilling of a school teacher. Samuel Paty was beheaded on Friday in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine by a 18-year-old Moscow-born Chechen.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published 2 weeks ago

Moscow train stations disinfected as coronavirus cases hit record high in Russia Russia has the fourth-highest virus caseload in the world with a total of 1.3 million registered infections, and more than 23,000 deaths.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh truce crumbling as warring sides allege attacks The ceasefire has been under pressure since it began on Saturday, following hours of negotiations in Moscow. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:26Published 3 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia, Azerbaijan in Moscow for talks PLEASE EDIT Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:55Published 3 weeks ago

'Diplomatic wheels in motion' as Armenia, Azerbaijan meet in Moscow Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published 3 weeks ago

Armenian, Azerbaijani officials to hold truce talks in Moscow Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:43Published 3 weeks ago

Foreign powers step up push for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire Azeri representatives heading to Geneva and Armenians to Moscow as France, Russia and the US increase efforts to end fighting. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:53Published 3 weeks ago

Poland fines Gazprom $7.6 bln over Nord Stream Poland says it is fining Russia's Gazprom $7.6 bln for building the Nord Stream 2 pipeline without its permission, adding to political disputes over a project that Washington says will leave western.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:28Published 3 weeks ago

Kyrgyzstan's disputed election threatens revolt Opposition groups in Kyrgyzstan said they had seized power in the strategically important Central Asian country on Tuesday. It's claimed they've taken control of government buildings in the capital.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:53Published 3 weeks ago

COVID-19: UK braced for anti-lockdown protests as WHO warns 2m could die Madrid, Moscow, Wales and Israel announced new health measures on Friday in the face of the coronavirus epidemic, which continues to accelerate in Europe. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:20Published on September 26, 2020

The lonely mission of a Russian climate activist A one-man climate movement is looking to build momentum to force the Russian government to take action. Arshak Makichyan has been standing alone on the streets of Moscow to raise awareness and gather.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:51Published on September 24, 2020

'Poisoned' Navalny discharged from hospital Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been discharged from the hospital in Berlin where he has been treated after falling ill on a domestic flight in Siberia last month. The German government says he was.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:23Published on September 23, 2020

Can India conduct cross LAC strikes against China?: Lt Gen DS Hooda answers India and China have been engaged in a tussle at the LAC in Ladakh since May 2020. After the tussle turned violent in Galwan valley, leading to casualties on both sides, talks have been underway but no.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 06:06Published on September 21, 2020

How Rafale jets will impact India-China LAC tussle: Lt Gen DS Hooda explains India and China will hold Corps Commander level talks for the 6th time since June 2020. The talks are aimed at resolving the simmering situation at the LAC in Ladakh. The first five Corps Commander.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 05:49Published on September 21, 2020

Russian artist fills Moscow museum with colourful latex sculptures The latex sculptures and dresses were made by Russian artist Sasha Frolova, who argues they represent extreme femininity, not overt sexuality.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on September 17, 2020

India and China walk back from border standoff China and India said on Friday they had agreed to de-escalate renewed tensions on their contested Himalayan border and take steps to restore "peace and tranquility" following a high-level diplomatic.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:19Published on September 11, 2020

Lukashenko's 'unpredictability' a problem for Moscow as Belarus strongman looks east "Even cornered, Lukashenko does not look very much like a puppet, he is too unpredictable. This is a big difficulty for Moscow," says Andrei Kolesnikov of the Moscow Carnegie Center.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:24Published on September 11, 2020

U.S. sanctions Russia-linked Ukrainian lawmaker The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a pro-Russian Ukrainian lawmaker linked to Republican efforts to dig up dirt on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter,.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:47Published on September 10, 2020

SCO meet 2020: EAM Jaishankar meets Tajik, Kyrgyz Republic counterparts External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar held talks with Kyrgyz Republic and Tajik counterpart on the sidelines Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. "A fruitful meeting with FM Chingiz.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:21Published on September 9, 2020

Putin critic Navalny out of coma: Berlin hospital Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been removed from a medically induced coma and is responding to speech, Berlin's Charite hospital said in a statement on Monday. Francis Maguire reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:55Published on September 7, 2020

5 boys of Arunachal abducted by Chinese Army, claims Congress's Ninong Ering In a self made video, Congress leader Ninong Ering claimed that five boys from Nacho, Upper Subansiri in Arunachal Pradesh have been abducted by China's PLA (People's Liberation Army). He said,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:25Published on September 5, 2020

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‘Joint statements aimed at LAC standstill’ The recent understandings between India and China — by the foreign ministers in Moscow on September 10 and military commanders on Tuesday — are intended to begin the process of a limited.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 23, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine to be available in India by early 2021: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Meanwhile, Russia's sovereign wealth fund on Wednesday agreed to supply 100 million doses of the world's first COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik-V to Indian drug company Dr Reddy's Laboratories as Moscow speeds.. DNA - Published on September 17, 2020
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Calm at LAC since Moscow Pact, Indian Army prepares for winter Thursday will mark one week since India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Moscow for over 2 hours. After the meet, both sides came out with a.. DNA - Published on September 16, 2020
India-China tensions: Brigade Commander level talks on LAC row underway On Thursday, the foreign ministers of India and China met in Moscow on the sidelines SCO Foreign Ministers' meet and agreed that border troops of both sides should continue their dialogue. DNA - Published on September 11, 2020
Jaishankar-Wang talks: Provocative behaviour of PLA at LAC shows disregard for bilateral agreements, India tells China India strongly raised the deployment of large number of troops and military equipment by China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and conveyed its concern during the talks between.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2020

EAM Jaishankar to meet Chinese counterpart Wang Yi shortly in Moscow :MEA IndiaTimes - Published on September 10, 2020
Jaishankar attends SCO Foreign Ministers' meet in Moscow IndiaTimes - Published on September 10, 2020
Foreign ministers of Russia, India, China to meet in Moscow: Chinese foreign ministry IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2020
Jaishankar meets his Kyrgyz, Tajik counterparts; discusses ways to enhance bilateral ties Jaishankar is in Moscow on a four-day visit to Russia to attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). "A fruitful meeting with FM Chingiz Aidarbekov of.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2020

Chinese foreign minister to attend luncheon meeting with Indian, Russian counterparts in Moscow Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is slated to attend a luncheon meeting with his counterparts from India and Russia in Moscow on September 10, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Wang is.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2020
Russia hopes India, China will use SCO to address differences While denying that it could mediate on its own in the India-China border standoff, Russia Tuesday laid the groundwork for a meeting between the Indian and Chinese foreign ministers in Moscow as it said.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 8, 2020
As cases mount, India studying Russian proposal for Covid-19 vaccine As Covid-19 cases continue to mount in India, Russian ambassador Nikolay Kudashev has said Moscow is talking to the Indian government "on different levels" about cooperation that could include.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 6, 2020	Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Iranian counterpart in Tehran, discusses bilateral ties Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday during his visit to Iran met the country's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami in Tehran while returning from Moscow. Several important issues.. DNA - Published on September 6, 2020
Defence minister Rajnath Singh leaves Russia for Iran "Leaving Moscow for Tehran. I shall be meeting the Defence Minister of Iran, Brigadier General Amir Hatami," Singh said in a tweet. India on Friday said that it was "deeply concerned" about the.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 5, 2020	Rajnath Singh, Chinese defence minister in first political meet since LAC row In a bid to break the continuing deadlock in the ongoing military confrontation in eastern Ladakh since early May, India and China held their first high-level political meeting on Friday, on the.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 4, 2020
Rajnath Singh holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow amid border tension in Ladakh Amid heightened border tension in eastern Ladakh, defence ninister Rajnath Singh on Friday held talks in Moscow with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe. Defence secretary Ajay Kumar and Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 4, 2020	LAC tensions: Rajnath Singh meets Chinese defence minister in Moscow Chinese defence minister General Wei Fenghe had requested for a meet with Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh. Both the defence ministers are in Moscow for the SCO defence minister meeting. DNA - Published on September 4, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes
Rajnath Singh attends joint meeting of Defence Ministers of SCO, CIS, CSTO Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday attended the joint meeting of the Defence Ministers of CIS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).. IndiaTimes - Published on September 4, 2020	On India's request, Russia reiterates policy of no arms supply to Pakistan Russia has reiterated its policy of no arms supply to Pakistan following India's request on the same, according to sources. Russia made the commitment during the meeting between defence minister.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 4, 2020
Will meet Wang in Moscow, says Jaishankar IndiaTimes - Published on September 3, 2020	LAC stand-off: Talks only option to restore peace, Delhi tells Beijing While holding China responsible for the deteriorating border situation, the MEA said Thursday the way forward was to hold negotiations "sincerely" and that India remained committed to resolving the.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 3, 2020
Chinese counterpart wants to meet, Rajnath non-committal Amid anger in Beijing over Indian Army occupying strategic heights in the Ladakh region, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday refrained from committing himself to a meeting sought by his Chinese.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 3, 2020	LAC face-off: Solution 'has to be found' in diplomacy, says foreign minister S Jaishankar Confirming he would be meeting his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow on September 10, foreign minister S. Jaishankar said, the solution to the current India-China crisis in the western sector.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 3, 2020
Amid India-China tensions, Rajnath Singh arrives in Moscow to attend SCO Meet Rajnath Singh is visiting Moscow at the invitation of Russian Defence Minister General Shergei Shoigu. DNA - Published on September 3, 2020	LAC crisis: It’s the furthest India has held ground in this sector, says Rajnath Singh The Indian Army 's successful operation on Saturday night in eastern Ladakh when it foiled yet another bid by China to alter the LAC by pre-emptively occupying strategic heights on the south bank of.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 1, 2020
From Moscow to Chennai: Students recall journey of half-occupied flight chartered by Sonu Sood Just like many of his touching gestures in recent times, this time also, he outdid himself. Sonu Sood chartered a flight for 100 medical students from Moscow to Chennai on Wednesday, thus facilitating.. DNA - Published on August 6, 2020	India yet to confirm participation in proposed SCO meet; Pakistan, China to attend Russia has proposed Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers meet in Moscow on September 10, the meet will also see the participation of Pakistan and China. According to diplomatic.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 2, 2020
Rajnath Singh's Moscow visit: Russia to deliver on Indian request for defence equipment in 2-3 months While the Indian request is for daily requirement defence equipment, the sources said no request for urgent delivery of S400 or SU 30 has been made. DNA - Published on June 25, 2020	Moscow: Rajnath Singh holds talks with Myanmar Military Chief "Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh had a meeting with Myanmar's Military Chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Moscow," RMO tweeted. On Wednesday, Singh attended the Victory Day Parade in Moscow.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 25, 2020
Rajnath Singh attends Victory Day Parade in Moscow Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday attended the Victory Day Parade in Moscow marking the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. DNA - Published on June 24, 2020	No meet with China’s defence minister in Rajnath plan Defence minister Rajnath Singh will not hold a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe in Moscow on Wednesday, even as he briefed Russia on Tuesday on the ongoing troop confrontation.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 24, 2020
Rajnath Singh to not meet Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe in Moscow The Chinese media has reported that Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart amid the border tensions between New Delhi and Beijing. DNA - Published on June 24, 2020	Rajnath Singh leaves for Russia, to discuss defence and strategic partnership "Leaving for Moscow on a three day visit. The visit to Russia will give me an opportunity to hold talks on ways to further deepen the India-Russia defence and strategic partnership. I shall also be.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 22, 2020
Rajnath Singh to depart for Moscow on Monday to attend 75th Victory Day parade Russia postponed its military parade traditionally held on Moscow`s Red Square on May 9 for a later date due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Russia`s TASS news agency. DNA - Published on June 20, 2020	Rajnath invited to grand military parade in Moscow on June 24 IndiaTimes - Published on June 19, 2020
Russia says to react if Germany takes action on killing of Chechen ex-rebel Moscow will react if Berlin takes new actions against Russia over the killing of a Georgian national in the German capital last year, Russia's ambassador to Germany said on Thursday, Interfax news.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	India to send Tri-Service contingent to Moscow for World War II Victory Day parade India will send a 75-member Tri-Service contingent to participate in the military parade in Moscow on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War. DNA - Published on June 17, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes
Russia's Putin protected from coronavirus by disinfection tunnels Russian President Vladimir Putin is protected from the coronavirus by special disinfection tunnels that anyone visiting his residence outside Moscow or meeting him in the Kremlin must pass through, his.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Moscow urges U.S. to help reach Libya ceasefire: RIA Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow would welcome efforts by Washington to use its influence to help reach a ceasefire in Libya, the RIA news agency reported. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Moscow reopens museums and terraces as it rolls back coronavirus curbs Residents of Moscow were able to return to museums and summer terraces on Tuesday for the first time in more than two months as the Russian capital rolled back more coronavirus curbs despite continuing.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Russia defends 16-year jail term for ex-U.S. Marine on spying charges Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday that a 16-year jail term handed down by a Moscow court to former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan was neither unfair nor too harsh and that he would have been given a.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
U.S. outraged by American's espionage conviction in Russia: Pompeo The United States on Monday called for the immediate release of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan from Russia, saying it was outraged by his conviction on spying charges and calling Moscow's treatment of.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Russia jails ex-U.S. marine for 16 years on spying charges A Russian court convicted former U.S. marine Paul Whelan of spying for the United States on Monday and sentenced him to 16 years in jail, a move the U.S. ambassador to Moscow called a violation of.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Kremlin says Russia will not tolerate unfriendly gestures amid Czech diplomacy row The Kremlin on Monday said it would not tolerate unfriendly gestures, when asked about Moscow's expulsion of two Czech diplomats, a reciprocal move in response to two of Russia's diplomatic staff being.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Russia to expel two Czech diplomats in row: RIA Russia told the Czech ambassador to Moscow on Monday it will declare two Czech diplomats persona non grata after Prague expelled two of Russia's diplomatic staff earlier this month, the RIA news agency.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
U.S. envoy says Russia's conviction of ex-U.S. marine threatens ties: Ifax U.S. ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said on Monday that Russia's sentencing of former U.S. marine Paul Whelan to 16 years in jail for spying would harm relations between Moscow and Washington, the.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Russia summons Czech ambassador amid diplomatic tensions: Russian news agencies Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned the Czech ambassador on Monday amid diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Prague, Russian news agencies reported. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
G-7 invite to Russia, India targets China: Russia While Russia sees itself as an "honest broker" for dialogue and peaceful resolution of international disputes, Moscow won't interfere in the Sino-Indian military standoff as it's a bilateral dispute,.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 10, 2020

Moscow

Capital of Russia

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