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Moscow is the capital of Russia and home to over 12 million people. It is not just Russia's biggest city, it is also the largest on the European continent.

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November 10, 2024

Ukraine updates: Russia says dozens of drones target Moscow

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Reports & Analysis

Russian Major General Apti Alaudinov in military gear

Apti Alaudinov: Propagandist or Moscow's new rising star?

Apti Alaudinov: Propagandist or Moscow's new rising star?

Is the commander of the Chechen special forces the Kremlin's new mouthpiece?
ConflictsSeptember 12, 2024
This photo shows a damaged residential building following a drone attack in Ramenskoye in the Moscow region

Ukraine hits Moscow with biggest drone strike to date

Ukraine hits Moscow with biggest drone strike to date

Russian authorities say one woman was killed and three others were hospitalized in the overnight attack on Moscow.
ConflictsSeptember 10, 202401:37 min
Supporters of Capt. Ibrahim Traore parade wave a Russian flag in the streets of Ouagadougou

Putin's influence surges in Africa after 25 years in power

Putin's influence surges in Africa after 25 years in power

Russia-Africa relations have intensified over the last quarter century, with Moscow now closer to many African hearts.
PoliticsAugust 9, 202402:16 min
A Swedish Marine watches the USS Gunston Hall approach from the gun turret of his CB-90 fast assault boat near Tovik, Norway.

What are Moscow's plans in the Baltic region?

What are Moscow's plans in the Baltic region?

Tensions have been high around the Baltic Sea since Russia's war in Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to join NATO.
ConflictsJune 3, 202403:00 min
Andrei Belousov is seen wearing a suit and in profile, looking away from the camera

Why Putin chose an economist as Russia's defense minister

Why Putin chose an economist as Russia's defense minister

Andrei Belousov is a longtime ally of President Vladimir Putin. His job will be to strengthen Russia's arms industry.
PoliticsMay 14, 2024
Former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu salutes troops during a Victory Day military parade.

Putin reshuffles Defense Ministry amid war in Ukraine

Putin reshuffles Defense Ministry amid war in Ukraine

President Putin has named Andrei Belousov, an economist and former deputy prime minister, to replace Sergei Shoigu.
ConflictsMay 13, 202402:27 min
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A view shows the burnt-out Crocus City Hall with flowers and candles in the foreground

Could Moscow attack suspects face execution in Belarus?

Some Russian politicians want the Moscow terror attack suspects to stand trial in Belarus, which has the death penalty.
Law and JusticeApril 21, 2024
Five young Central Asian men seen in front of tents, leaning on a yellow metal barrier

Russia's Tajiks face discrimination after Moscow attack

Many Central Asians in Russia have faced heightened xenophobia following the recent attack near Moscow.
MigrationMarch 27, 2024
People lay flowers at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack

After Moscow attack, could Putin's image suffer in Russia?

President Putin shrugged off Western warnings ahead of the deadly Moscow attack. Will this affect his public image?
TerrorismMarch 26, 2024
A destroyed building in Kupiansk, the first Ukrainian city to surrender to Russian forces

'Little Russia': Moscow's occupation of a Ukrainian town

Under the facade of Moscow’s Russification strategy, a divided city was further broken.
ConflictsAugust 25, 2023
Actpr Liya Akhedzhakova

Russian theaters feel the chill

A prominent Moscow theater has been accused of insulting war veterans, raising the specter of censorship.
Freedom of SpeechAugust 7, 2021
A member of a rebel militia in Libya

Why Russia exports arms to Africa

Along with natural resources, arms exports are a key component of Russia's economy — and are set to be for a long time.
PoliticsMay 29, 2020
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