Russia has been making headlines recently due to its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, with reports of Russian forces bombing Ukrainian cities and the U.S. providing aid to Ukraine to counter Russian aggression. Additionally, there have been developments such as the arrest of a man suspected of aiding a plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and the withdrawal of Russian forces from Azerbaijan's Karabakh region.
The Russian Federation, commonly known as Russia, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by land area, covering over 17 million square kilometers. Russia is a major global power with significant influence in international affairs, particularly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, including literature, music, and art. Moscow is the capital city and political center of Russia, while Saint Petersburg is a cultural hub. The country has a diverse population and is home to various ethnic groups.
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It's a lifeline to frontline forces battered by Russian bombs and demoralized by congressional inaction.
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"The United States assesses that Russia is developing a new satellite carrying a nuclear device."
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New high of $2.4 trillion is ninth straight annual increase, suggesting trend will continue, research institute says.
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No date has been set yet for trial of reporter whose detention was extended in March by three months to June 30.
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Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed the passing of a desperately needed aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives
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The new measures were announced by foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba and will affect men aged 18 to 60 living abroad
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For first time since August 2021 people expect position to be better in a year, Paul Thwaite adds
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Observers say Ukraine will be high on the agenda when Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to France, Serbia and Hungary next month, while the West will be watching Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s visit to China for signs Beijing is supporting Moscow’
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A major television tower was toppled in Ukraine's war-battered city of Kharkiv on Monday after bombardments from Russia forces, as the country's head of military intelligence warned the situation on the front lines would likely deteriorate in coming weeks
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Defeat would be a catastrophe not only for Kyiv, but also for the future security of Europe
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Weapons from the aid package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military, could be arriving on the battlefield within days.
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Berlin is reportedly assessing whether to boost its order of Patriot missile systems from the U.S.
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UK foreign secretary David Cameron ‘deeply concerned’ by allegations Brits worked ‘to benefit the Russian state.’
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U.S. officials said that they will begin to withdraw troops from Niger but there is no timeline
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U.S. Senate approves long-stalled foreign aid.
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Timur Ivanov was one of Russia’s 12 deputy defense ministers
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Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry appeared in court in London on Friday morning
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'It's nearly ready!'
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Ukraine said Sunday its navy had struck a salvage ship belonging to Russia's Black Sea fleet on the annexed Crimean peninsula, putting it out of service.
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Masses of drones over Ukraine have restrict the movement of Ukraine's US-supplied Abrams tanks, forcing a tactical withdrawal, US officials told AP.