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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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    • 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.

    • India snaps up 30 million barrels of Russian oil after US waiver

      India had been winding down its purchases of Russian oil since last year in response to US pressure, filling the gap with replacement barrels from Saudi Arabia and Iraq — only to find supplies cut off by a widening conflict in the Middle East.

    • Oil shock for the world, lifeline for Putin? Why Russia could be the unexpected winner of Iran war

      Iran War News: The disruption in energy markets caused by the Iran war quickly pushed oil prices higher, strengthening Russia’s most important revenue stream.

    • Russia sharing intel on US forces with Iran? Tehran says Moscow helping in ‘many directions’

      Earlier reports said Russia had been sharing intelligence with Iran on the location of US forces in West Asia

    • Ukraine offers help downing Iran drones in exchange for Patriot missiles

      US-made Patriot air-defense missiles are effective in stopping Iranian drones as well as the larger missiles they are meant for, but are more expensive than other methods and are in limited supply.

    • Kremlin says it is in constant contact with Iran's leaders over 'outright aggression' against Tehran

      Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a 'cynical' murder

    • Least peaceful yet beautiful: 12 must-visit places in Russia for your bucket list

      Russia may rank lowest on the 2025 Global Peace Index, but its beauty is undeniable. Discover 12 must-visit places in Russia, from Moscow and Saint Petersburg to Lake Baikal and Kamchatka.

    • Western countries skip Russia’s UN address on Ukraine war anniversary

      Several Western nations stayed away, leaving Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky speaking to a bare-looking hall.

    • Russia probes Telegram founder Pavel Durov for ‘aiding terrorism’ amid crackdown on messaging apps

      Moscow has restricted access to both Telegram and WhatsApp, Russia's two most popular messaging apps, as it tries to shift users onto Max -- a state-backed alternative which critics say lacks privacy -- but so far without much success.

    • Putin says Russia has intel on possible explosion targeting Black Sea gas pipelines, targets ‘anti-peace forces’

      Putin said Russian security agencies had received operational information suggesting preparations for an explosion targeting underwater gas infrastructure.

    • US meeting Russia, China teams in Geneva on nuclear issue

      The United States had held "preparatory" meetings with Russia and with China in Washington after the New START treaty lapsed earlier this month and the meetings in Geneva were "a little bit more substantive", the official said.

    • EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as Hungary blocks Ukraine support package

      The EU failed to approve new sanctions on Russia after Hungary objected, stalling a major Ukraine loan as leaders warned of setbacks to support Kyiv ahead of the war’s fourth anniversary.

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