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Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at 12.4 million residents within the city limits, while over 17 million residents in the urban area, and over 20 million residents in the Moscow Metropolitan Area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometres (970 sq mi), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometres (2,275 sq mi), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometres (10,000 sq mi). Moscow is among the world's largest cities, being the most populous city entirely within Europe, the most populous urban area in Europe, the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, and also the largest city by land area on the European continent.

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DOJ calls out Russian hacking spree [NFA] The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it has indicted six Russian intelligence agency hackers for a four-year long hacking spree that included attacks against the 2018 PyeongChang Winter.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:35Published 6 days ago

Protests across France after teacher killing Thousands of people have protested across France after Friday's terroristkilling of a school teacher. Samuel Paty was beheaded on Friday in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine by a 18-year-old Moscow-born Chechen.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published 1 week ago

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Nagorno-Karabakh truce crumbling as warring sides allege attacks The ceasefire has been under pressure since it began on Saturday, following hours of negotiations in Moscow. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:26Published 2 weeks ago

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Armenian, Azerbaijani officials to hold truce talks in Moscow Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:43Published 2 weeks ago

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COVID-19: UK braced for anti-lockdown protests as WHO warns 2m could die Madrid, Moscow, Wales and Israel announced new health measures on Friday in the face of the coronavirus epidemic, which continues to accelerate in Europe. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:20Published on September 26, 2020

The lonely mission of a Russian climate activist A one-man climate movement is looking to build momentum to force the Russian government to take action. Arshak Makichyan has been standing alone on the streets of Moscow to raise awareness and gather.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:51Published on September 24, 2020

'Poisoned' Navalny discharged from hospital Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been discharged from the hospital in Berlin where he has been treated after falling ill on a domestic flight in Siberia last month. The German government says he was.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:23Published on September 23, 2020

Can India conduct cross LAC strikes against China?: Lt Gen DS Hooda answers India and China have been engaged in a tussle at the LAC in Ladakh since May 2020. After the tussle turned violent in Galwan valley, leading to casualties on both sides, talks have been underway but no.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 06:06Published on September 21, 2020

How Rafale jets will impact India-China LAC tussle: Lt Gen DS Hooda explains India and China will hold Corps Commander level talks for the 6th time since June 2020. The talks are aimed at resolving the simmering situation at the LAC in Ladakh. The first five Corps Commander.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 05:49Published on September 21, 2020

Russian artist fills Moscow museum with colourful latex sculptures The latex sculptures and dresses were made by Russian artist Sasha Frolova, who argues they represent extreme femininity, not overt sexuality.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on September 17, 2020

India and China walk back from border standoff China and India said on Friday they had agreed to de-escalate renewed tensions on their contested Himalayan border and take steps to restore "peace and tranquility" following a high-level diplomatic.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:19Published on September 11, 2020

Lukashenko's 'unpredictability' a problem for Moscow as Belarus strongman looks east "Even cornered, Lukashenko does not look very much like a puppet, he is too unpredictable. This is a big difficulty for Moscow," says Andrei Kolesnikov of the Moscow Carnegie Center.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:24Published on September 11, 2020

U.S. sanctions Russia-linked Ukrainian lawmaker The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a pro-Russian Ukrainian lawmaker linked to Republican efforts to dig up dirt on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter,.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:47Published on September 10, 2020

SCO meet 2020: EAM Jaishankar meets Tajik, Kyrgyz Republic counterparts External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar held talks with Kyrgyz Republic and Tajik counterpart on the sidelines Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. "A fruitful meeting with FM Chingiz.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:21Published on September 9, 2020

Putin critic Navalny out of coma: Berlin hospital Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been removed from a medically induced coma and is responding to speech, Berlin's Charite hospital said in a statement on Monday. Francis Maguire reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:55Published on September 7, 2020

5 boys of Arunachal abducted by Chinese Army, claims Congress's Ninong Ering In a self made video, Congress leader Ninong Ering claimed that five boys from Nacho, Upper Subansiri in Arunachal Pradesh have been abducted by China's PLA (People's Liberation Army). He said,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:25Published on September 5, 2020

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Russian Attack Jets Back Mercenaries Fighting in Libya An American military official said the warplanes were conducting combat missions in support of Kremlin-backed private security forces, and extending Moscow’s influence in Africa. NYTimes.com - Published on September 11, 2020
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Russia, China build case at U.N. to protect Iran from U.S. sanctions threat Russia and China have started making the case at the United Nations against Washington's claim that it can trigger a return of all sanctions on Iran at the Security Council, with Moscow invoking a.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020	Rivals Russia and Turkey both support a Libya peace process, Moscow says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday agreed on the need to collaborate to create the conditions for a peace process in Libya, Russia's foreign.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
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Russia gets more U.S. ventilators as coronavirus cases climb A planeload of 150 ventilators arrived in Russia from the United States on Thursday, Washington's embassy in Moscow said, to help fight the novel coronavirus in further medical aid collaboration.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	France sees no change in Russia warranting reintegration to G7: Elysee official France sees no change in the situation in Russia that would warrant a reintegration of Moscow to the Group of Seven, an Elysee official said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020
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Senior Libyan official arrives in Moscow for talks: RIA Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeg of Libya's internationally-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) arrived in Moscow for talks on Wednesday, the RIA news agency reported. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020	Russia invites U.S. defense secretary to Red Square military parade Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, in a phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, invited him to a military parade in Moscow's Red Square on June 24, the ministry said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020
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