Russia

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Capital Moscow
Continent Asia
Currency Russian ruble(RUB)
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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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Russia refuses to accept US peace plan for Ukraine in its 'current form' - India TodayRussia refuses to accept US peace plan for Ukraine in its 'current form'  India Today

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,132 - Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,132  Al Jazeera

Consequences to be ‘catastrophic’: Russia after Trump’s Iran bombing threat - The Indian ExpressConsequences to be ‘catastrophic’: Russia after Trump’s Iran bombing threat  The Indian Express

Russia Dismisses Claims Of Blood-Coughing Mystery Virus, Cites Common Respiratory Infections - NDTVRussia Dismisses Claims Of Blood-Coughing Mystery Virus, Cites Common Respiratory Infections  NDTV

India junks NYT claim of HAL transferring sensitive tech to Russia - Times of IndiaIndia junks NYT claim of HAL transferring sensitive tech to Russia  Times of India

Lessons from Russia, Turkey and India for Trump’s America - Financial TimesLessons from Russia, Turkey and India for Trump’s America  Financial Times

'Can’t Accept': Russia On President Trump’s Ukraine Peace Deal, Says It Ignores ‘Root Causes’ - News18'Can’t Accept': Russia On President Trump’s Ukraine Peace Deal, Says It Ignores ‘Root Causes’  News18

Ukraine's Zelensky claims Russia committed 183,000 war crimes, calls for justice - Hindustan TimesUkraine's Zelensky claims Russia committed 183,000 war crimes, calls for justice  Hindustan Times

Russia ‘Cannot’ Accept U.S. Ceasefire Proposal in Ukraine, Deputy FM Says - The Moscow TimesRussia ‘Cannot’ Accept U.S. Ceasefire Proposal in Ukraine, Deputy FM Says  The Moscow Times

‘We take US solutions seriously, but…’: Russia makes new demand post Trump’s tough talk amid Ukraine peace deal impasse - Mint‘We take US solutions seriously, but…’: Russia makes new demand post Trump’s tough talk amid Ukraine peace deal impasse  Mint

Russia’s Putin hosts Chinese Foreign Minister Wang for talks in Moscow - Al JazeeraRussia’s Putin hosts Chinese Foreign Minister Wang for talks in Moscow  Al Jazeera

Russia warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US strikes Iran - India TodayRussia warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US strikes Iran  India Today

Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years - BBCPutin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years  BBC

UK to place Russia on highest tier of foreign influence register - ReutersUK to place Russia on highest tier of foreign influence register  Reuters

Ukraine war briefing: EU ministers call out Kremlin for delaying ceasefire - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: EU ministers call out Kremlin for delaying ceasefire  The Guardian

Ukraine updates: Russia says Putin open to talks with Trump - DWUkraine updates: Russia says Putin open to talks with Trump  DW

Fresh US tariff threat looms over purchase of Russian oil - The Indian ExpressFresh US tariff threat looms over purchase of Russian oil  The Indian Express

India dismisses NYT report on HAL re-routing sensitive tech to Russia, calls it 'factually incorrect and m - The Economic TimesIndia dismisses NYT report on HAL re-routing sensitive tech to Russia, calls it 'factually incorrect and m  The Economic Times

Is Ukraine Intensifying Its Attacks on Russia’s Border Regions? - The Moscow TimesIs Ukraine Intensifying Its Attacks on Russia’s Border Regions?  The Moscow Times

Hindustan Aeronautics Didn't Transfer Sensitive Tech To Russia: Sources On NYT Report - NDTVHindustan Aeronautics Didn't Transfer Sensitive Tech To Russia: Sources On NYT Report  NDTV

Russia says it cannot accept U.S. proposals on Ukraine 'in current form' - ReutersRussia says it cannot accept U.S. proposals on Ukraine 'in current form'  Reuters

India rejects New York Times report on HAL's Russia link, calls it 'misleading' - India TodayIndia rejects New York Times report on HAL's Russia link, calls it 'misleading'  India Today

Russia says it cannot accept US peace plan for Ukraine ‘in its current form’ - The GuardianRussia says it cannot accept US peace plan for Ukraine ‘in its current form’  The Guardian

Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty - Al JazeeraFinland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty  Al Jazeera

'Friends forever, never enemies', Chinese foreign minister tells Russia - Reuters'Friends forever, never enemies', Chinese foreign minister tells Russia  Reuters

UK Tightens Rules for Russian Agents After Hybrid Attacks - Bloomberg.comUK Tightens Rules for Russian Agents After Hybrid Attacks  Bloomberg.com

Russia condemns Trump’s threat to bomb Iran over nuclear standoff - Anadolu AjansiRussia condemns Trump’s threat to bomb Iran over nuclear standoff  Anadolu Ajansi

Russia submits list of alleged Ukrainian ceasefire violations to US, UN and OSCE, Lavrov says - The Kyiv IndependentRussia submits list of alleged Ukrainian ceasefire violations to US, UN and OSCE, Lavrov says  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine election rumours: Is Zelensky mulling a summer poll? - BBCUkraine election rumours: Is Zelensky mulling a summer poll?  BBC

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,131 - Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,131  Al Jazeera

Russian order slashes Kazakh oil export capacity amid OPEC+ row - ReutersRussian order slashes Kazakh oil export capacity amid OPEC+ row  Reuters

Putin is open to restoring Russia-Finland ties if Helsinki is, Kremlin says - ReutersPutin is open to restoring Russia-Finland ties if Helsinki is, Kremlin says  Reuters

Russia condemns 'ultimatums' after Trump threatens to bomb Iran - ReutersRussia condemns 'ultimatums' after Trump threatens to bomb Iran  Reuters

Ukraine war latest: Putin wants to make Russian army bigger than America's with largest conscription drive in years - Sky NewsUkraine war latest: Putin wants to make Russian army bigger than America's with largest conscription drive in years  Sky News

Ukraine war latest: Putin wants to make Russian army bigger than America's with largest conscription drive in years - Sky NewsUkraine war latest: Putin wants to make Russian army bigger than America's with largest conscription drive in years  Sky News

Diplomacy is the newest front in the Russia-Ukraine war - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteDiplomacy is the newest front in the Russia-Ukraine war  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Russia launches no strike drones into Ukraine for first time since December - ABC NewsRussia launches no strike drones into Ukraine for first time since December  ABC News

Video: Military expert reveals what he thinks is Russia’s biggest weakness amid Ukraine war - CNNVideo: Military expert reveals what he thinks is Russia’s biggest weakness amid Ukraine war  CNN

Ukraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India  The Guardian

Poland detains Ukrainian suspected of spying for Russia. - The Kyiv IndependentPoland detains Ukrainian suspected of spying for Russia.  The Kyiv Independent

India looks for alternatives as Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Russian oil buyers: Report - Hindustan TimesIndia looks for alternatives as Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Russian oil buyers: Report  Hindustan Times

Is India firmly positioned to manage U.S. sanctions on Russian oil? - The HinduIs India firmly positioned to manage U.S. sanctions on Russian oil?  The Hindu

Russia still 'working with US' after Trump says he is 'angry' with Putin - BBCRussia still 'working with US' after Trump says he is 'angry' with Putin  BBC

Russian Manufacturing PMI Falls to Lowest Level Since April 2022 - The Moscow TimesRussian Manufacturing PMI Falls to Lowest Level Since April 2022  The Moscow Times

Russia says it won’t accept US cease-fire proposal ‘in its current form’ in sign Ukraine peace talks may have stalled - New York PostRussia says it won’t accept US cease-fire proposal ‘in its current form’ in sign Ukraine peace talks may have stalled  New York Post

Ukraine war latest: Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024 - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine war latest: Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024  The Kyiv Independent

British tech in Russian Sukhoi jets via India stirs debate - BulgarianMilitary.comBritish tech in Russian Sukhoi jets via India stirs debate  BulgarianMilitary.com

How to use Russia’s central bank assets for Ukraine - politico.euHow to use Russia’s central bank assets for Ukraine  politico.eu

Trump’s Russian Oil Threat Pushes India to Seek Alternatives - Bloomberg.comTrump’s Russian Oil Threat Pushes India to Seek Alternatives  Bloomberg.com

Russia officially moves to legalize the Taliban - politico.euRussia officially moves to legalize the Taliban  politico.eu

Finland to exit landmines treaty and hike defense spending given Russia threat, prime minister says - CNNFinland to exit landmines treaty and hike defense spending given Russia threat, prime minister says  CNN

Finland to exit landmines treaty, hike defence spending given Russia threat, PM says - ReutersFinland to exit landmines treaty, hike defence spending given Russia threat, PM says  Reuters

Russian Crude Shipments Fall on Brief Halt at Key Pacific Port - Bloomberg.comRussian Crude Shipments Fall on Brief Halt at Key Pacific Port  Bloomberg.com

Russia and U.S. Begin Talks on Rare Earth Metals, Putin Envoy Says - The Moscow TimesRussia and U.S. Begin Talks on Rare Earth Metals, Putin Envoy Says  The Moscow Times

Finland Should ‘Mentally Prepare’ to Restore Ties With Russia, President Stubb Says - The Moscow TimesFinland Should ‘Mentally Prepare’ to Restore Ties With Russia, President Stubb Says  The Moscow Times

COVID-19-Like Mystery Virus Outbreak in Russia Leave Victims with High Fever, Bloody Cough; Cause Not Known - Times NowCOVID-19-Like Mystery Virus Outbreak in Russia Leave Victims with High Fever, Bloody Cough; Cause Not Known  Times Now

Daria Kasatkina on switching Russia for Australia: ‘If I want to be myself, I have to make this step’ - The Athletic - The New York TimesDaria Kasatkina on switching Russia for Australia: ‘If I want to be myself, I have to make this step’ - The Athletic  The New York Times

Transgender Russian Woman Dies at Dutch Asylum Shelter - The Moscow TimesTransgender Russian Woman Dies at Dutch Asylum Shelter  The Moscow Times

Putin says Greenland 'nothing to do with Russia' in nod to US - BBCPutin says Greenland 'nothing to do with Russia' in nod to US  BBC

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 31, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 31, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Russia: We won’t accept Trump’s peace plan ‘while Zelensky is in power’ - The TimesRussia: We won’t accept Trump’s peace plan ‘while Zelensky is in power’  The Times

Putin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive - Fox NewsPutin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive  Fox News

Ukraine launches attacks in new Russian region as it faces setbacks on home soil - CNNUkraine launches attacks in new Russian region as it faces setbacks on home soil  CNN

What Russia really wants from the Black Sea ceasefire deal - The Kyiv IndependentWhat Russia really wants from the Black Sea ceasefire deal  The Kyiv Independent

‘Russians are sending way more drones than they used to’, Ukraine defence unit says - France 24‘Russians are sending way more drones than they used to’, Ukraine defence unit says  France 24

Moldova says Russia helped pro-Moscow MP flee long jail sentence - CNNMoldova says Russia helped pro-Moscow MP flee long jail sentence  CNN

Russia Launches Nuclear Sub With Missile ‘Impossible’ to Intercept - The Defense PostRussia Launches Nuclear Sub With Missile ‘Impossible’ to Intercept  The Defense Post

Putin ‘looking forward’ to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s Moscow trip in May - South China Morning PostPutin ‘looking forward’ to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s Moscow trip in May  South China Morning Post

US overestimated its ability to deal with Russia over past 35 years, Alexander Vindman says - The Kyiv IndependentUS overestimated its ability to deal with Russia over past 35 years, Alexander Vindman says  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine updates: Russia says it can't accept US peace deal - DWUkraine updates: Russia says it can't accept US peace deal  DW

Russia Warns Against U.S. Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites: "Catastrophic" - NewsweekRussia Warns Against U.S. Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites: "Catastrophic"  Newsweek

Putin orders Russian Army to conscript 160,000 more troops - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPutin orders Russian Army to conscript 160,000 more troops  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

‘Putin’s brain’: Aleksandr Dugin, the Russian ultra-nationalist who has endorsed Donald Trump - The Conversation‘Putin’s brain’: Aleksandr Dugin, the Russian ultra-nationalist who has endorsed Donald Trump  The Conversation

Starmer says sanctions should increase on Russia to secure Ukraine peace - BBCStarmer says sanctions should increase on Russia to secure Ukraine peace  BBC

Finland will exit global land mine treaty as Russia fears grow - politico.euFinland will exit global land mine treaty as Russia fears grow  politico.eu

Moldovan president slams Russia for ‘interference’ - TVP WorldMoldovan president slams Russia for ‘interference’  TVP World

Are China and Russia on a Collision Course in Africa? - Foreign PolicyAre China and Russia on a Collision Course in Africa?  Foreign Policy

Mass Cyberattack Disrupts Online Services for Russian Railways - The Moscow TimesMass Cyberattack Disrupts Online Services for Russian Railways  The Moscow Times

Russia again focusing on Pokrovsk sector, yet 'stalling,' Syrskyi says - The Kyiv IndependentRussia again focusing on Pokrovsk sector, yet 'stalling,' Syrskyi says  The Kyiv Independent

Fareed’s take: Putin is trying to rebuild Russia’s Tsarist empire - CNNFareed’s take: Putin is trying to rebuild Russia’s Tsarist empire  CNN

Russia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks - Al JazeeraRussia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks  Al Jazeera

Moldova expels Russian diplomats after accusing embassy of helping convicted lawmaker escape - ReutersMoldova expels Russian diplomats after accusing embassy of helping convicted lawmaker escape  Reuters

Moldova expels three Russian diplomats, Moscow promises to retaliate - Al JazeeraMoldova expels three Russian diplomats, Moscow promises to retaliate  Al Jazeera

Trump ‘angry’ with Putin and threatens tariffs on Russian oil over Ukraine - Al JazeeraTrump ‘angry’ with Putin and threatens tariffs on Russian oil over Ukraine  Al Jazeera

Russia warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US strikes Iran - Tehran TimesRussia warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US strikes Iran  Tehran Times

‘Pissed off’ at Putin, Trump threatens Russian oil tariffs - politico.eu‘Pissed off’ at Putin, Trump threatens Russian oil tariffs  politico.eu

Donald Trump 'very angry' with Vladimir Putin over ceasefire negotiations - BBCDonald Trump 'very angry' with Vladimir Putin over ceasefire negotiations  BBC

European leaders say now not the time to lift sanctions on Russia in clear message to Trump - CNNEuropean leaders say now not the time to lift sanctions on Russia in clear message to Trump  CNN

Is Germany heading for a Russia reset? - UnHerdIs Germany heading for a Russia reset?  UnHerd

Putin to conscript 160,000 more Russians for war with Ukraine - politico.euPutin to conscript 160,000 more Russians for war with Ukraine  politico.eu

‘Putin’s philosopher’ compares ‘Trump’s America’ with ‘Putin’s Russia’ - CNN‘Putin’s philosopher’ compares ‘Trump’s America’ with ‘Putin’s Russia’  CNN

Trump finds fault with both Putin and Zelenskyy as he tries to push for deal to end war in Ukraine - AP NewsTrump finds fault with both Putin and Zelenskyy as he tries to push for deal to end war in Ukraine  AP News

Ukraine's main European allies weigh new sanctions on Russia - ReutersUkraine's main European allies weigh new sanctions on Russia  Reuters

Russia 'Cannot Accept' Trump's Ukraine Peace Plans - NewsweekRussia 'Cannot Accept' Trump's Ukraine Peace Plans  Newsweek

Trump Threatens Russia With Oil Tariffs - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comTrump Threatens Russia With Oil Tariffs  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Four killed in mass Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine says - BBCFour killed in mass Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine says  BBC

Russia’s war economy fuels rustbelt revival - Financial TimesRussia’s war economy fuels rustbelt revival  Financial Times

Indian Refiners Seek Alternatives to Russian Crude After Trump Tariff Threat - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comIndian Refiners Seek Alternatives to Russian Crude After Trump Tariff Threat  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Marine Le Pen’s allies in Russia and Hungary lash out at guilty verdict - politico.euMarine Le Pen’s allies in Russia and Hungary lash out at guilty verdict  politico.eu

A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process - AP NewsA Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process  AP News