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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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    • Why Pokrovsk has become a crucial battleground in eastern Ukraine

      Russia’s offensive in Pokrovsk has intensified, with over 75% under its control. Ukraine resists in northern areas as the city’s strategic location makes it pivotal for both military and political objectives.

    • US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal: Sources

      Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan, which endorses some of Russia's principal demands in the war, including that Kyiv cede additional territory, curb the size of its military and be barred from joining NATO.

    • Russian tanker idles near Venezuela after US warship enters path

      The Russian vessel, the Seahorse, was en route to Venezuela to deliver a fuel cargo on Nov. 13 when a US destroyer, the USS Stockdale, positioned itself in its path

    • Lasers, espionage and undersea cables: What is Russia’s ‘Yantar’ ship and why Britain says it’s a threat | Explained

      The episode comes as relations between Moscow and London remain strained over the war in Ukraine, cyber espionage and maritime security in the North Atlantic

    • India looks for oil tankers to import Middle East crude ahead of sanctions deadline

      A dozen vessels have been hired so far this week to ship crude from various Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and UAE

    • Why EU is streamlining military movements amid Russian threat

      The EU is confronting red tape and infrastructure bottlenecks that could slow the movement of tanks and heavy equipment across Europe, prompting new efforts to streamline permits and strengthen military mobility.

    • Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide holds talks with NSA Ajit Doval

      The talks largely focused on President Putin's visit to India early next month, it is learnt.

    • Drone hits Turkish tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa region amid rising Black Sea tensions

      A drone struck a Turkish-flagged tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa region, setting it ablaze. All crew evacuated safely. The attack follows ongoing Russian strikes on Black Sea ports and energy infrastructure.

    • Ukraine pushes to resume prisoner exchanges as talks aim to free 1,200 captives

      Ukraine says efforts are under way to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia that could free 1,200 Ukrainians, as Russian drone strikes damage Odesa’s energy infrastructure amid intensifying winter assaults.

    • Air defences in action in 'massive' Russian attack on Kyiv, mayor says

      "Air defences are in action in Kyiv," Klitschko wrote on Telegram.

    • Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv, injuring five, local officials say

      The strikes damaged buildings and warehouse facilities, the State Emergency Service reported.

    • Russian crypto tycoon and wife found dismembered in Dubai desert, trail leads to revenge and fraud: Here's what happened

      Authorities now describe the killings as a revenge-driven, financially motivated crime, orchestrated by individuals connected to the shadowy world of cryptocurrency investment.

    • Ukraine targets Russian energy hubs in overnight strikes as Lavrov offers to meet Rubio for peace talks

      Ukrainian strikes disrupted power and heating in two Russian cities near the border, as Moscow’s Sergey Lavrov expressed willingness to meet U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio to discuss stalled peace efforts.

    • Russian drone strike kills four in Dnipro as nationwide attacks hit Ukraine

      A Russian drone struck a Dnipro apartment block, killing four, amid a nationwide missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Fighting escalates near Pokrovsk as both sides vie for strategic advantage.

    • Hungary's Orban wins Russian oil sanctions exemption from Trump

      As Orban and Trump heaped praise on each other, the Hungarian nationalist said it would take a "miracle" for Ukraine to beat Moscow, underscoring the gulf between him and other European leaders on the war.

    • EU restricts visas for Russian nationals over Ukraine war

      The 27-nation bloc is looking to ramp up pressure on Moscow and tighten controls, as air incursions and unexplained drone flights fuel worries the Kremlin is seeking to destabilise Europe.

    • 4 killed in helicopter crash in Russia's southern Dagestan | Video

      The helicopter crashed into a house and exploded into a huge fireball leaving four defence plant workers dead.

    • India warns citizens against joining Russian army, says offers 'fraught with danger to life'

      Jaiswal revealed that at least 44 Indian nationals are currently serving in the Russian army, which continues to be engaged in its conflict in Ukraine.

    • Missing for 19 days, Indian student’s body recovered from Russian dam: What we know so far

      After days of uncertainty, Russian authorities recovered Ajit’s body from a dam in Ufa on November 7, 19 days after he went missing.

    • Russia could launch ‘limited attack’ on NATO ‘any time’: Top German general

      President Vladimir Putin denies aggressive intentions, saying Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine was defence against NATO's own expansionist ambitions against Russia

    • Moscow slams Pakistan newspaper for 'anti-Russian articles': 'It is bewildering'

      The Embassy claimed the publication “invariably gives preference to ardent Russophobes and critics of Russian foreign policy and President Vladimir Putin.”

    • Ukraine in ‘positive’ talks with US on Tomahawk missiles, ambassador says

      Trump said on Sunday that, for now, he is not considering a deal that would allow Ukraine to obtain long-range Tomahawk missiles.

    • Spain is the new European destination for Indian petroleum, exports skyrocket 46,000%

      The move reflects a strategic shift in India’s European fuel trade, reducing reliance on northern distribution hubs such as The Netherlands in favour of direct end markets such as Spain

    • Putin says Russia will resume nuclear tests if US does after Trump’s remarks

      The statement marks the latest episode of nuclear sabre-rattling between the world's two largest atomic powers, after Putin and Trump failed to find ways to resolve the Ukraine conflict.

    • Higher US crude import may hinge on prices competitive with Middle East supplies

      Even though crude oil from the US could cost slightly more than the price of Russian oil, Indian lenders have turned increasingly cautious as sanctions have targetted two major Russian energy firms.

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