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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, covering over 17,125,191 square kilometres (6,612,073 sq mi), and encompassing one-eighth of Earth's inhabitable landmass. Russia extends across eleven time zones, and has the most borders of any country in the world, with sixteen sovereign nations. It has a population of 146.2 million; and is the most populous country in Europe, and the ninth-most populous country in the world. Moscow, the capital, is the largest city in Europe; while Saint Petersburg is the second-largest city and cultural centre. Russians are the largest Slavic and European nation; they speak Russian, the most spoken Slavic language, and the most spoken native language in Europe.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says Nord Stream 2 'ready to go' Putin said the pipeline could help quickly stabilise markets as energy prices surge in Europe. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:45Published 3 weeks ago

Russia's Putin and Belarus' Lukashenko play hockey after talks Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko play ice hockey after holding diplomatic talks. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Biden To Speak With Putin Thursday Amid Growing Ukraine Tensions Biden To Speak , With Putin Thursday, Amid Growing Ukraine Tensions. NBC News reports Biden will speak with Putin over the phone on Dec. 30 at the Russian president's request. . The conversation.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Biden and Putin to talk this week on Europe's security and Ukraine before possible January meeting Moscow's deputy envoy to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy said US-Russian talks next month should be "serious" and not just some "blah blah "blah". Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:14Published 3 weeks ago

Vikram Misri appointed deputy National Security Advisor worked with PM Modi briefly \| Oneindia News The Indian government has named Vikram Misri as the next Deputy National Security Advisor, he will succeed Pankaj Saran, who was ex- Indian envoy to Russia and Bangladesh. Saran’s tenure will be over.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:03Published 3 weeks ago

Santa Race in North Macedonia and in Russia Hundreds dress up as Santa for annual race in Skopje and in St Petersburg Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 27, 2021

Russian mercenaries in Mali, deployment of Wagner group Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:32Published on December 24, 2021

Putin urges West to meet Russia security demands over Ukraine Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:39Published on December 23, 2021

Russia-Ukraine: Putin blames West for tensions, demands security guarantees Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:33Published on December 23, 2021

Russia needs 'immediate' guarantees, doesn't want conflict, says Putin Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:13Published on December 23, 2021

Astana Peace process: 17th round of talks on Syria begin in Kazakhstan Delegations from Turkey, Russia, and Iran meet in Nur Sultan for the 17th meeting of the Astana Peace process that aims to find a solution to the decade-long crisis in Syria. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 21, 2021

Russia's Putin warns West of counter measures over Ukraine threats Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:35Published on December 21, 2021

Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine want stronger sanctions against Russia US intelligence officials say Russia has amassed 70,000 troops near its border with Ukraine and is preparing for a possible invasion early next year. Moscow has denied any intention to attack. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:06Published on December 21, 2021

Ice sculpture festival transforms Russian city into a winter wonderland Working in sub-zero temperatures, ice sculptors have turned the Siberian city of Tomsk into a festive paradise through the city's annual design competition. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:44Published on December 21, 2021

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa returns to earth spending 12 days on ISS \|Oneindia News Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa returned to earth after spending 12 days on the International Space Station where he made videos about performing mundane tasks in space including brushing teeth and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:28Published on December 21, 2021

Putin rues Soviet collapse as demise of 'historical Russia' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:36Published on December 21, 2021

Moscow demands NATO pulls back as fears of Russia invading Ukraine rise Moscow wants NATO to pledge that former Soviet states will never join the bloc and that its forces will pull back from Russia's borders. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:47Published on December 18, 2021

EU threatens Russia sanctions as NATO backs Ukraine Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published on December 17, 2021

EU-Russia standoff: Negotiations with Russia are reverting to a 'Cold War configuration' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:41Published on December 16, 2021

Sanctions needed before any Russian invasion, says Ukrainian president EU leaders hosted leaders from Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels on Wednesday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published on December 15, 2021

Sakharov Prize: Daughter of Russian opposition leader Navalny receives award Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:38Published on December 15, 2021

UN Confirms Record Breaking High Temperatures Around the World UN Confirms , Record Breaking High Temperatures , Around the World. NPR reports that the United Nations confirmed the Arctic hit a new record high temperature over the summer, reaching over 100F... Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on December 14, 2021

Russia human rights: Top court set to rule on dissolving prominent NGO Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published on December 14, 2021

EU sanctions Russia's Wagner Group over human rights abuse claims It accused those targeted of "serious human rights abuses, including torture and extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions and killings, or in destabilising activities in some of the countries.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:10Published on December 14, 2021

Russian court considers closing top rights group Memorial Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:24Published on December 14, 2021

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Russia doesn't want Ukraine conflict but must receive 'unconditional security' guarantees, Putin says Russia doesn't want conflict with the Ukraine but Western powers must provide Moscow with "unconditional security" guarantees, President Vladimir Putin says. Sky News - Published on December 23, 2021
Russia's S-500 missile defence system vs S-400: Specifications, range, features S-400 has an operational range of 400 km, while the S-500 can target ballistic missiles from 600 km away. DNA - Published on December 21, 2021

PM Modi discusses 'recent international developments' with Russian President Vladimir Putin over phone call IndiaTimes - Published on December 20, 2021
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US, Russia, others conveyed clear message that equipment for Indian forces have to be produced in India: Rajnath IndiaTimes - Published on December 18, 2021
Ukraine facing 'tonnes' of pro-Russian disinformation ahead of possible invasion, says minister in Kiev Ukraine faces "a dozen tonnes" of pro-Russian disinformation aimed at justifying Moscow's false claims to the territory and to soften the ground ahead of a possible new invasion, the Ukrainian.. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2021

Russia sets out list of demands from NATO in draft security deal Russia's Foreign Ministry has published draft proposals outlining the kind of security guarantees it would like to see from the West, including a stop on any further NATO expansion and restrictions on.. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2021
Russia, India, China discussing possibility of in-person summit, says Russian envoy IndiaTimes - Published on December 17, 2021
Russia, India & China may hold summit soon, says Putin aide IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2021	A full invasion of Ukraine by Russia could trigger World War Three, warns Ukrainian minister A full invasion of Ukraine by Russia would spread conflict around Europe and could even trigger World War Three, a Ukrainian government minister has warned. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2021
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India may be first buyer of S-500 missiles: Russian Deputy PM The S-500 'Prometei' anti-aircraft missile system is the most advanced Russian mobile surface-to-air system and was put into service earlier this year DNA - Published on December 14, 2021	Russia will face 'significant consequences' if it invades Ukraine, Boris Johnson warns The Prime Minister has warned Vladimir Putin that there would be "significant consequences" if Russia invades Ukraine. Sky News - Published on December 13, 2021
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Foreign ministers to meet in Liverpool for G7 talks amid stark warning about risk of war with Russia Foreign ministers of the world's most powerful free nations converge on Liverpool this weekend for a meeting likely to be dominated by Russia's threatening military build-up on the borders of Ukraine. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2021	India's maiden human space mission 'Gaganyaan' to be launched in 2023 With this launch, India will become the fourth nation in the world to launch a Human Spaceflight Mission after USA, Russia and China. DNA - Published on December 9, 2021
UK to deploy 140 soldiers to Poland and team to Lithuania amid Belarus border tensions The UK will send 140 soldiers to Poland and a small military team to Lithuania to help both countries deal with a migrant crisis on their respective borders with Belarus, a close ally of Russia. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2021	Zenit St Petersburg 3-3 Chelsea: Dramatic equaliser means Blues finish second in group Chelsea finish second in their Champions League group after a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for Zenit St Petersburg in Russia. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2021
Russian invasion of Ukraine could be on scale 'not seen in Europe since WWII', UK armed forces head warns The worst-case scenario of a full Russian invasion of Ukraine would be on a scale "not seen in Europe since World War Two", the new head of the armed forces has warned. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2021	Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin that US would launch 'strong' response if Russia invaded Ukraine President Joe Biden has told Russian president Vladimir Putin that the US and its allies would respond with "strong economic and other measures" if Russia invaded Ukraine. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2021
Talks on production of Sputnik Light Covid vaccine in India nearing completion: Russian foreign minister Lavrov IndiaTimes - Published on December 7, 2021	What is happening on the Ukraine-Russia border and will it lead to war? US president Joe Biden is anticipated to have the most difficult phone call of his presidency so far when he speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin at 3pm UK time on Tuesday. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2021
West's united front over Russia's military build-up on Ukrainian border ahead of Biden call with Putin US President Joe Biden has spoken to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European leaders to share growing concerns about Russia's behaviour towards Ukraine. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2021	India and Russia ink 10-yr pact on defence tech, deal on AK rifles India and Russia on Monday inked a new expansive 10-year pact on military-technical cooperation as well as the deal for AK-203 Kalashnikov rifles, even as defence minister Rajnath Singh raised.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2021
Focus on Afghanistan, terror in Russia summit; S-400 supplies to continue The 21st India-Russia annual summit featuring PM Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin saw the 2 countries, while reaffirming commitment to the S-400 deal despite the threat of US sanctions,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2021	India, Russia ink 28 pacts; decide to expand cooperation in dealing with terrorism IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2021
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'India-Russia ties stronger than ever': PM Modi during meeting with Putin This is the first in-person between the two leaders since they met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in 2019 in Brasilia. DNA - Published on December 6, 2021	India mentions 'unprovoked' aggression along northern border at 2+2 dialogue with Russia At its inaugural '2+2' defence and foreign ministerial dialogue with Russia, India on Monday listed "extraordinary militarisation" in its neighbourhood and "unprovoked aggression" along its northern.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2021
India-Russia partnership steady and strong: Jaishankar The India-Russia partnership is unique and has remained remarkably steady and strong in a world of rapid geopolitical changes, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday during bilateral.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2021	Putin's visit: India is eager for Russian weapons despite US sanctions risk President Vladimir Putin will visit New Delhi on Monday as billions of dollars of Russian weaponry flow into India that would normally attract US sanctions. Eager to draw India into its efforts to.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2021
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Russia

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