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    Russia, the world's largest country in terms of size and ninth in terms of population, spans across portions of eastern Europe and northern Asia. Its nominal gross domestic production (GDP), as per the 2021 estimates, stood at USD 1.710 trillion, making it the eleventh largest in the world. According to the World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Russia's economy generated services and goods of an estimated value of USD 1,647 billion. This was higher as compared to USD 1,610 billion generated by Australia. The Russian capital, Moscow, is a city of roughly 145.5 million inhabitants. It is the largest city in Europe. Other major cities of Russia are St Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Kazan. In terms of military strength, Russia is considered to be equipped with the world's second most powerful military, according to defence tracker Global Fire Power. As per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Russia's military expenditure was USD 61.7 billion in 2020. The modern Russian state came into being in 1991, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union that encapsulated vast territories of eastern Europe and central Asia. Since the year 2000, Russia has been led by Vladimir Putin, a former intelligence officer who later rose to the helm of the country's political establishment. More

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    • Russian Su‑30 fighter crashes on training flight in Crimea: Report

      The aircraft was flying without weapons when it came down, the ministry said, adding that a ground search-and-rescue team evacuated the pilots and that their lives were not in danger.

    • Russia’s oil revenue halved in March before Iran war triggered massive windfall

      Falling tax revenues from the oil and gas sector have widened Russia’s budget deficit, as economic growth stalls and spending on the war in Ukraine continues to drain resources.

    • Russia’s Manturov briefs PM Modi on expanding trade corridors, people-to-people ties

      First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with PM Modi and discussed ways to deepen economic cooperation and enhance connectivity corridors.

    • Putin tightens grip on internet, disruptions and blocks hit millions across Russia

      From mobile outages to pressure on Telegram, Moscow’s push for a controlled “sovereign internet” is becoming more visible.

    • Russia accuses US of targeting Iran, Venezuela for oil, warns of wider Middle East war

      Lavrov said that the US and Israel do not support normalisation between Iran and its neighbouring countries, and warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could escalate into a wider war.

    • 'Not a policy change': White House maintains Cuba sanctions despite Russian oil delivery

      The U.S. allowed a sanctioned Russian tanker to deliver crude to Cuba for humanitarian reasons, providing temporary relief amid blackouts, fuel shortages, and public frustration, while maintaining that sanctions policy remains unchanged.

    • India, Russia review bilateral ties, share perspectives on regional, global issues during FOCs

      Following the meeting, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister also met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

    • 'Russia wants long war': Zelensky flags risks to Ukraine as Iran conflict escalates

      Volodymyr Zelensky said a prolonged Iran conflict would benefit Russia by boosting energy revenues and diverting US attention, while creating serious risks for Ukraine’s military supplies and defence capabilities.

    • Russian tanker defies US sanctions, heads to Cuba with 730,000 barrels of oil

      The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying 730,000 barrels of oil, is en route to Cuba despite US sanctions, aiming to ease the island’s worsening fuel crisis and widespread blackouts.

    • India strengthens energy security, eyes fresh LNG deal with Russia amid Hormuz disruptions

      India and Russia are moving quickly to explore a deal as energy markets tighten following tensions in West Asia and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

    • Ukraine says it hit Russia’s major Baltic refinery Kirishi

      The facility, which has a design capacity of over 400,000 barrels a day, focuses on producing diesel, gasoline and fuel oil, with a significant proportion of light-product fuels sent for exports.

    • Russia says drone attacks repelled near Bashneft oil refineries

      The energy giant Rosneft PJSC’s Bashneft unit has three oil processing facilities in the city with a combined processing capacity of 23.5 million tons a year.

    • Russia plans to allow military to defend citizens prosecuted abroad

      The threat of military force could give Moscow another tool to pressure governments abroad.

    • Russia to supply energy with mutually acceptable payment practices, Sorokin says

      Russia has seen a rise in demand for its exports since the Iran war trapped a chunk of global oil production in the Gulf

    • Russia to refer women who don't want children to psychologists

      In recent years Moscow has tightened abortion rules and passed bills to make so-called "child-free propaganda" illegal.

    • After China, Russia offers mediation in Pakistan-Afghanistan crisis, sets condition for both sides

      Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, said Moscow is closely watching the situation and is concerned about the escalation.

    • $14 billion windfall? How North Korea profited from Russia’s war in Ukraine | Explained

      These earnings come primarily from sending military personnel and supplying weapons to Russia, marking one of the most significant financial inflows for the heavily sanctioned regime in recent years.

    • Fertiliser imports decline but reliance on key nutrients remains high

      Imports are diversified but still skewed towards a few major suppliers.Russia and Saudi Arabia are the top sources, followed by Morocco, Oman and China

    • Russian oil tanker bound for China diverted to India. Here's why

      The Aqua Titan is set to arrive in New Mangalore on March 21 with its Urals cargo that it loaded from a Baltic Sea port in late January, according to ship-tracking data.

    • Russian oil price in India hits record as demand for Urals grows

      The spike follows higher global oil prices amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. The discount on Russia’s crude shipped to Indian ports narrowed to $4.80 a barrel versus the global benchmark

    • From oil windfalls to Ukraine relief: 5 ways Iran war is helping Putin while the world looks elsewhere

      At a time when the Kremlin is still fighting its war in Ukraine and dealing with Western sanctions, the turmoil in West Asia has unexpectedly strengthened Moscow’s position.

    • Walkie-talkies and pagers back in demand in Russia as mobile internet disruptions continue

      With mobile internet services becoming unreliable in parts of Moscow, many people are turning to older communication devices to stay connected.

    • Iran- Israel conflict: Russia allegedly shares advanced Ukrainian drone tactics with Iran for Middle East strikes

      Russia is reportedly providing Iran with advanced drone tactics from its Ukraine war, helping target US and Gulf assets. US officials deny intelligence sharing, while Ukraine offers counter-drone expertise to Gulf states.

    • Moscow internet shutdowns test Russia’s expanding web controls

      Reports of disruptions in Moscow, a city of more than 13 million people, began early last week and intensified in the following days, according to data from outage-tracking service Sboy.rf.

    • Lavrov, Araghchi hold call as Iran rejects ceasefire demands, US terms Russia-Iran ties 'symbiotic'

      While continuing its military campaign, Iranian leaders have also attempted to calm concerns among neighbouring Gulf countries that have been caught in the crossfire of the conflict.

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