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Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area, extends across eleven time zones, and shares land boundaries with fourteen countries. It is the world's ninth-most populous country and Europe's most populous country. The country's capital and largest city is Moscow. Saint Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city and "cultural capital". Other major urban areas in the country include Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Chelyabinsk, Krasnoyarsk, and Kazan.

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Russia's jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny faces more charges Prosecutors have charged the former lawyer with offences related to article 214 of the penal code which covers vandalism. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 1 day ago

Russia expands its armed forces by an additional 170,000 personnel\| Oneindia News Russian President Vladimir Putin has increased Russia's military by 170,000 troops to 1.32 million amidst the Ukraine conflict. This marks the second significant rise since 2018, attributed to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:47Published 1 day ago

NATO Vows Ongoing Support for Ukraine Amid Russia's 'Brutal War of Aggression' NATO Vows Ongoing , Support for Ukraine , Amid Russia's 'Brutal War of Aggression'. Fox News reports that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization said it will continue to support Ukraine's defensive.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

Putin Encourages Russian Women to Consider Having 8 or more kids, Here's Why \| Oneindia News Putin urged Russian women to consider having up to eight children, aiming for larger families amid a declining birth rate and substantial casualties from the Ukraine War, exceeding 300,000. He.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:43Published 2 days ago

Israel-Gaza War\|Netanyahu's graft trial scheduled to restart after the courts' emergency status ends Putin urged Russian women to consider having up to eight children, aiming for larger families amid a declining birth rate and substantial casualties from the Ukraine War, exceeding 300,000. He.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:06Published 2 days ago

Indian oil imports from Venezuela restart after three years, sanctions eased by the U.S.\| Oneindia Putin urged Russian women to consider having up to eight children, aiming for larger families amid a declining birth rate and substantial casualties from the Ukraine War, exceeding 300,000. He.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 2 days ago

Russia Bans ‘LGBT’ Movement Russia Bans , ‘LGBT’ Movement. On Nov. 30, Russia's Supreme Court deemed the "international LGBT public movement" to be an extremist organization, BBC News reports. LGBT activities were banned.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 days ago

Russia: Supreme Court bans 'LGBT movement' for 'extremism' Russia's authorities already take a draconian line against LGBT people, who face not only legal sanctions but violence and threats. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:38Published 3 days ago

Finland to shut last border crossing to Russia amid migrant influx Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published 4 days ago

Israel Faces Threat as Iran Confirms Purchase of Russian Military Aircraft Su-35 Fighters\| Oneindia Iran shows strong support for Hamas amid Israel-Gaza tensions. A finalized arms deal with Russia, including Su-35 jets, raises concerns for Israel. Tensions escalate as Iran prepares amidst regional.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:18Published 4 days ago

Russian forces advancing on Ukrainian town from all sides Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published 4 days ago

Ukraine says Russia ramping up attacks on Avdiivka Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:20Published 4 days ago

Vladimir Putin won't make peace in Ukraine before 2024 US election, says US official \| Oneindia News In a recent statement from a senior US State Department official, it has been revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to engage in peace talks with Ukraine until the results of the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:27Published 4 days ago

Russian Official Ryabkov Issues Urgent Warning to US Over Potential New Arms Race \| Oneindia News The US and Russia have escalated since the Ukraine war, with Ryabkov warning the US about misjudging the arms race. He suggested the possibility of a war with NATO. Putin suspended the 'START Treaty,'.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:03Published 4 days ago

Polish truckers blockade continues along border with Ukraine The EU scrapped entry permit requirements for Ukraine to support its war effort against Russia. Polish truck drivers now want these requirements to be reinstated. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 5 days ago

Finland to close all borders with Russia after migrant surge Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told a press conference in Helsinki that the last remaining border post, in the Arctic, would be closed until 13 December. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:40Published 5 days ago

Ancient Crimean treasures return to Ukraine following a near decade-long ownership dispute The artifacts were on loan to a Dutch museum in 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea, leading to a tug-of-war ownership dispute in which Ukraine fought to keep them. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 5 days ago

NATO chief says Ukraine will join the military alliance, subject to reforms, after the war Speaking ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, Jens Stoltenberg also said Ukraine was inflicting major losses on Russia. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:45Published 5 days ago

British intelligence says Russian losses have increased in recent weeks The battle for Avdiivka is continuing, with Russian troops having failed at their latest attempt to block the main roads accessing the strategic Ukrainian city. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 6 days ago

Crimea: Almost half a million people left without power after Black Sea storm The storm hit southern Russia and the Crimean peninsula, bringing violent gusts of wind and giant waves breaking over motorways. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 6 days ago

Ukraine syas fighting intensive Russian attack on Avdiivka Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:35Published 6 days ago

Russia says downed Ukrainian drones as fighting rages on eastern front Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published 6 days ago

Russia puts Meta spokesperson Andy Stone on wanted list, begins criminal probe \| Oneindia News Russia placed Meta Platforms spokesperson Andy Stone on its wanted list with criminal charges. On Sunday, Russian news agency TASS reported that Stone was listed on Russia's interior ministry's list of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 6 days ago

Finland says closes all but one border crossing to Russia \| Oneindia News Finland's prime minister said Wednesday that the country will close all but its northernmost border crossing with Russia, following a surge in migrants which Helsinki claims Russia is intentionally.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:54Published 1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine: Polina Menshikh Attacked in LIVE Show \| People Calling It 'Revenge' \| Oneindia News In a horrifying turn of events, a Russian actor meets a tragic end during a live show in Ukraine, seemingly targeted in a chilling act of revenge. Watch the shocking details unfold in this exclusive.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published 1 week ago

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Russian forces raid gay clubs after branding LGBTQ movement an extremist organisation Russian forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow days after the country ruled that the LGBTQ community was an extremist organisation. Sky News - Published 1 day ago
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Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter has detention extended by Russia A court in Russia has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, until 30 January 2024. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
'World is much more than Europe': Russian Minister Lavrov echoes EAM S Jaishankar on changing global order Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the change in global structure and multipolarity at the Primakov Readings International Forum in Moscow. He highlighted the chance for multipolarity to.. IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago

Drones shot down as Ukraine and Russia exchange overnight salvoes Ukraine and Russia both claim to have thwarted major drone attacks as a former NATO chief warned against world attention shifting from the ongoing conflict. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Kyiv hit by 'biggest drone attack of war so far' as five injured Kyiv has been hit by what Ukraine's air force described as the largest Russian drone attack of the war so far. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
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Eurovision winner on Russia wanted list says Kremlin is trying to 'scare' her A Eurovision winner who has been added to Russia's wanted list says the Kremlin is lying about her and trying to "scare" her - as she voiced fears for her family's safety. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Chinese Premier Li Qiang to attend virtual G20 leaders' summit convened by India Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit at India's invitation. The summit will focus on key outcomes from the G20 conclave in September, as well as the Russia-Ukraine war.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Brics calls extraordinary virtual meeting on Gaza issue Leaders of the Brics countries, along with newly added member-states, will participate in a virtual meeting to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict. Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Ukrainian Eurovision winner placed on Russia's wanted list Moscow has put a Ukrainian singer who won the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest on its wanted list, according to reports in Russia. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Kyiv fears winter bombardment after second straight night of Russian drone attacks Russia has launched drone attacks over the Ukrainian capital for the second night in a row after several weeks of reprieve, city officials have said. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Putin may join virtual G20 meet, no word yet on China representative India will host a virtual G20 Summit on November 22 to discuss the effective implementation of decisions made at the New Delhi summit. Leaders from G20 members, the African Union, guest countries, and.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Russian artist who swapped supermarket price tags with anti-war messages jailed for seven years A Russian artist and musician who swapped price tags in a St Petersburg supermarket with anti-war messages criticising Russia's actions in Ukraine has been sentenced to seven years in a penal colony. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	David Cameron's Ukraine trip shows its importance to the UK - and that experience in high office comes with baggage The choice of Kyiv as the first visit by the UK's new foreign secretary underlines the critical importance placed on supporting Ukraine against Russia even as war rages in Gaza. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
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Russia, India sign deal on supply, production of Igla air defence systems IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	India, Russia hold talks on energy, trade IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
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Antisemitic Mob Storms Russian Airport Tarmac to Protest Incoming Israelis A mob of angry, antisemitic protestors stormed a Russian airport tarmac to decry a flight touching down from Israel -- and the whole thing proved to be incredibly dangerous. This wild scene unfolded.. TMZ.com - Published on October 30, 2023	Russian airport closed after hundreds of 'anti-Israel protesters' storm runway An airport in Russia has been forced to close after hundreds of 'anti-Israel protesters' stormed the runway. Sky News - Published on October 29, 2023
Pro-Russia politician shot in Crimea attack A pro-Russia politician has been shot and wounded in a late-night attack in Crimea, family and officials have said. Sky News - Published on October 27, 2023	Putin sets date for launch of Russia's new space station Russia's new space station will come online in 2027, Vladimir Putin has said. Sky News - Published on October 27, 2023
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Putin 'fine', Kremlin says amid more reports of illness - and comments on body double rumours The Kremlin has dismissed fresh speculation that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ill and called rumours that he uses a body double an "absurd hoax". Sky News - Published on October 24, 2023	Russia extends detention of journalist charged with being unregistered foreign agent A Russian-American journalist who was charged with failing to register as a foreign agent will be held in prison for six more weeks, a Russian court ruled. Sky News - Published on October 23, 2023

Russia

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