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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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First responders in front of Moscow International Business Centre building, Russia

First responders in front of Moscow International Business Centre building, Russia

Russia reports another Moscow drone attack

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that one drone hit a high-rise building in central Moscow, while others were downed.

People walk near a damaged office building in the Moscow City following a reported Ukrainian drone attack.

People walk near a damaged office building in the Moscow City following a reported Ukrainian drone attack.

Russia says Moscow attacked by 3 Ukrainian drones

According to Russia's defense ministry, an attack on Moscow by three Ukrainian drones has been thwarted.

People walk near a damaged office building in Moscow after an alleged Ukrainian drone attack

People walk near a damaged office building in Moscow after an alleged Ukrainian drone attack

Russia says 3 Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow

The drones reportedly damaged buildings and led to a suspension of flights at an airport in the Moscow region.

A sign reading free Navalny

A sign reading free Navalny

Russia jails Navalny aide on 'extremism' charges

A political campaign organizer for imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to nine years in prison.

The damaged roof of a building hit by one of the drones in Moscow

The damaged roof of a building hit by one of the drones in Moscow

Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack in Moscow

Russian officials said the attack hit two buildings, including one reportedly not far from the Defense Ministry.

An interior view shows the Transfiguration Cathedral damaged during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine July 23, 2023

An interior view shows the Transfiguration Cathedral damaged during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine July 23, 2023

Ukraine updates: Russian missile attack targets Odesa

A missile attack by Moscow in Ukraine killed one and damaged a controversial cathedral in Odesa. DW has the latest.

Alexei Navalny in his prison cell

Alexei Navalny in his prison cell

Alexei Navalny: Russian prosecutors seek 20-year term

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is already serving sentences totaling more than 11 years in a Russian penal colony.

Human Rights Commissioner in the Chechen Republic Mansur Soltaev visits Elena Milashina

Human Rights Commissioner in the Chechen Republic Mansur Soltaev visits Elena Milashina

Russian journalist back in Moscow after Chechnya attack

Elena Milashina is in a "difficult" condition, her editor and Russian Nobel peace laureate Dmitry Muratov has said.

In a colorized black-and-white photo taken by Geoff MacCormack in Russia in 1973, David Bowie is seen at the open window of a train. He has his left arm resting on the top of the windowpane and he is looking into the camera.

In a colorized black-and-white photo taken by Geoff MacCormack in Russia in 1973, David Bowie is seen at the open window of a train. He has his left arm resting on the top of the windowpane and he is looking into the camera.

David Bowie's journey through the Soviet Union

In 1973, David Bowie traveled by train from Siberia to Moscow. Bandmate Geoff MacCormack captured the journey in photos.

Evan Gershkovich stands behind a glass wall in a Moscow court

Evan Gershkovich stands behind a glass wall in a Moscow court

US Ambassador to Russia visits WSJ reporter in Moscow prison

Evan Gershkovich met US consular offcials for a second time, as he waits on a trial date at Moscow's Lefortovo prison.

Xi Jinping stands next to Vladimir Putin

Xi Jinping stands next to Vladimir Putin

China-Russia: Has the Wagner Group mutiny affected ties?

An attempted insurrection in Russia has drawn attention to how far President Xi is willing to go to support Putin.

Ukraine-Krieg | Wagner-Chef Jewgeni Prigoschin | Abzug aus Bachmut

Ukraine-Krieg | Wagner-Chef Jewgeni Prigoschin | Abzug aus Bachmut

Russian reactions to Wagner mercenary group insurrection

DW correspondent Juri Rescheto says a day after the Prigozhin-led mutiny Russia is trying to get to normality as fast as possible and downplay the seriousness of the rebellion

Man atop an armored vehicle in the street as residents of a southern Russian city talk

Man atop an armored vehicle in the street as residents of a southern Russian city talk

Konstantin Eggert talks halted march on Moscow

The DW Russia analyst discusses the deal reached as mercenary troops advanced rapidly toward the capital from the south.

Truck transports tank belonging to Wagner private mercenary group along M-4 highway

Truck transports tank belonging to Wagner private mercenary group along M-4 highway

Security analyst on halted Wagner Moscow march

A King's College war studies professor says pulling back might have been strategic for the mercenary group's boss.

A map of southeastern Russia and Ukraine, showing Rostov-on-Don

A map of southeastern Russia and Ukraine, showing Rostov-on-Don

Prigozhin's push to Moscow from Rostov-on-Don

Here's a look at the route the Wagner mercenaries took as they pushed north toward Moscow.

A nighttime view of Russia's Defense Ministry

A nighttime view of Russia's Defense Ministry

Moscow ramps up security following Prigozhin criticism

Russian authorities have increased security in response to a call for rebellion against Russia's military leadership.

Close-up of Evan Gershkovich in the Moscow City Court on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Close-up of Evan Gershkovich in the Moscow City Court on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Evan Gershkovich: US reporter to stay in detention in Russia

Evan Gershkovich is awaiting a court appointment on espionage charges, which his employer and the US say are baseless.

Alexei Navalny with Russian flags behind him

Alexei Navalny with Russian flags behind him

Who is Alexei Navalny?

Alexei Navalny, one of Russia's most prominent opposition leaders, has spearheaded protests against Vladimir Putin.

Three people hug in front of a building complex in Kyiv

Three people hug in front of a building complex in Kyiv

Ukraine war: Why are drone attacks increasing in Russia?

Recent weeks have seen an escalation in drone attacks in Russia and Ukraine. What's behind the increase?

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DW To the point | Totale | englisch

Drone strikes in Russia part of Ukraine's counteroffensive?

Are drone strikes in Russia isolated attacks, or part of Ukraine's counteroffensive?

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy welcomes European Parliament President Metsola in Lviv

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy welcomes European Parliament President Metsola in Lviv

EU's Metsola backs Ukraine amid Moscow drone allegations

As Moscow blames Ukraine for drone strikes, the head of the EU legislature emphasizes her support for Kyiv to DW.

A policeman signals the stop sign in the foreground, with the high-rise building that suffered some damage in the background

A policeman signals the stop sign in the foreground, with the high-rise building that suffered some damage in the background

Russian officials say Moscow hit with drone strikes

Russia's Defense Ministry said eight drones targeted the city and all were intercepted.

Smoke rises from buildings in this aerial view of Bakhmut

Smoke rises from buildings in this aerial view of Bakhmut

Ukraine updates: Moscow 'promised' Wagner more ammunition

The head of Wagner forces says Moscow has pledged to send more ammunition. Follow DW for the latest.

Russian service members drive a military vehicle along a street before a rehearsal for a military parade in Moscow

Russian service members drive a military vehicle along a street before a rehearsal for a military parade in Moscow

Ukraine updates: Russia ups security after 'drone attack'

Moscow said it was tightening security after two drones exploded over the Kremlin. DW has the latest.

Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin is seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing to consider an appeal on his prison sentence for discrediting the Russian army

Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin is seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing to consider an appeal on his prison sentence for discrediting the Russian army

Russia: Putin critic Ilya Yashin loses appeal on jail term

Kremlin critic Ilya Yashin lost his appeal against an 8.5-year sentence on charges of discrediting the Russian army.

A huge building in central Berlin

A huge building in central Berlin

Tit for tat: Russia freezes German Goethe Institut accounts

Are Germany's cultural centers in Russia at risk of being shut down?

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy slams 'beasts' in beheading video

A clip on social media that appears to show a Russian soldier beheading a Ukrainian prisoner of war. DW has the latest.

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin

Xi Jinping and Putin hail 'close ties' in Moscow talks

The trip marks the Chinese leader's first visit to Moscow since Russia launched its war on Ukraine.

A stage set as a large room with chandeliers, pillars and large portraits in round frames.

A stage set as a large room with chandeliers, pillars and large portraits in round frames.

Opera on the frontlines with 'War and Peace'

A new production of Prokofiev's opera "War and Peace" in Munich is a call for peace. It's set in the heart of Moscow.

Soldiers peer out from a tank in theTransnistrian 'capital' of Tiraspol in April 2019

Soldiers peer out from a tank in theTransnistrian 'capital' of Tiraspol in April 2019

What does Moscow want with Moldova?

Western support for Moldova is growing as the country rejects Russian political meddling.

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a composite picture, with the words DW Fact Check and Who wins the disinformation war? superimposed on their faces

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a composite picture, with the words DW Fact Check and Who wins the disinformation war? superimposed on their faces

Ukraine war fact check: 1 year since Russia's invasion, 1 year of disinformation warfare

DW takes a look at how disinformation has changed in the past 12 months, on both the Russian and Ukrainian sides.

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean kneels down in front of a state flag as President Maia Sandu stands nearby during an inauguration ceremony in Chisinau, Moldova

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean kneels down in front of a state flag as President Maia Sandu stands nearby during an inauguration ceremony in Chisinau, Moldova

Moldova swears in new government amid Russia tensions

Lawmakers in the front line state voted in a new, pro-Western government with Prime Minister Dorin Recean at the helm.

Russian MIG-29 fighter jets of the Myanmar Air Force fly in formation during a military parade in Naypyidaw

Russian MIG-29 fighter jets of the Myanmar Air Force fly in formation during a military parade in Naypyidaw

Will Russian aid for Myanmar give Moscow an Asian foothold?

The war in Ukraine and Moscow's international isolation mean the Russia-Myanmar partnership remains limited.

Members and lawyers of the Moscow Helsinki Group, one of Russia's oldest human rights organizations

Members and lawyers of the Moscow Helsinki Group, one of Russia's oldest human rights organizations

Moscow court shuts down Russia's oldest rights group

Russia's oldest human rights group has been dissolved in a move that critics say is reminiscent of the Soviet era.

RT France closes after EU sanctions, Moscow vows retaliation

The broadcaster's closure comes after its assets were frozen, in line with a recent round of EU sanctions.

Ukrainian servicemen stand on their tanks near the frontline town of Bakhmut.

Ukrainian servicemen stand on their tanks near the frontline town of Bakhmut.

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy calls for fast tank deliveries

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the West for speedier deliveries of heavy weapons to defeat Russia's invasion.

Smoke rises after shelling in Soledar, the site of heavy battles with Russian forces in the Donetsk region

Smoke rises after shelling in Soledar, the site of heavy battles with Russian forces in the Donetsk region

Russia-Ukraine updates: Moscow intensifies Soledar assault

Meanwhile, one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies says the West wants to destroy Russia. Follow DW for more.

A hypermarket of the OBI home improvement and gardening retailer is hit by fire at the Mega Khimki shopping mall

A hypermarket of the OBI home improvement and gardening retailer is hit by fire at the Mega Khimki shopping mall

Russia: Large fire rages through Moscow shopping mall

The blaze has caused the roof of the large shopping mall to collapse as firefighters struggle to tackle the flames.

Brittney Griner appeals her sentence via video link

Brittney Griner appeals her sentence via video link

Russian court rejects Brittney Griner's appeal

Griner was arrested on February 17 with vape cartridges containing cannabis oil,

The damanged Kerch Bridge

The damanged Kerch Bridge

Ukraine updates: Arrests made in Crimea bridge blast

Russia's FSB security service blamed Ukrainian intelligence for organizing an attack on the bridge. DW has the latest.

Dorcas Djabatey

Dorcas Djabatey

'I feel hurt; my education and life have been shattered'

In the second part of her story, Ghanaian medical student Dorcas Djabatey, talks about her escape from Sumy.

Dorcas Djabatey

Dorcas Djabatey

How the war in Ukraine shattered a Ghanaian student's dream

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Ghanaian student Dorcas Djabatey decided to escape for her life

Mobile ballot boxes for home voting in a so-called "referendum" on joining Russia held in Luhansk

Mobile ballot boxes for home voting in a so-called "referendum" on joining Russia held in Luhansk

'Referendums' continue in occupied Ukraine

Russia's sham vote in occupied Ukrainian territories has continued, amid claims locals have been barred from leaving.

Ukrainian soldiers stand on a destroyed bridge in Izium, Kharkiv region, Ukraine on September 13, 2022.

Ukrainian soldiers stand on a destroyed bridge in Izium, Kharkiv region, Ukraine on September 13, 2022.

Ukraine: Top US general says war 'not going well' for Russia

The US's top army general has called for vigilance over how Moscow might respond to its military setback in Ukraine.

Azovstal Regiment soldiers

Azovstal Regiment soldiers

Moscow prevents access to POWs — UN

UN human rights officials have said both Russian and Ukrainian forces have abused prisoners of war. DW has the latest.

Ukrainian refugees flee fighting in Mariupol in April 2022

Ukrainian refugees flee fighting in Mariupol in April 2022

US accuses Moscow of deporting Ukrainians to Russia

The US says Russia has deported up to 1.6 million non-combatant Ukrainians in a "filtration" operation.

Moskau Trauerfeier für Michail Gorbatschow

Moskau Trauerfeier für Michail Gorbatschow

Gorbachev funeral draws thousands

Scores of mourners streamed into central Moscow on Saturday to bid farewell to late Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.

An image of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at his funeral in Moscow

An image of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at his funeral in Moscow

Mikhail Gorbachev buried in Moscow

The former Soviet leader was laid to rest in a low-key ceremony snubbed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Smoke rises above the munitions site

Smoke rises above the munitions site

Ukraine updates: Moscow admits sabotage caused Crimea blast

Russia has admitted that the detonation of ammunition at a military depot in Crimea was due to sabotage.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin makes remarks at the opening of the Army 2022 International Military and Technical Forum

Russia's President Vladimir Putin makes remarks at the opening of the Army 2022 International Military and Technical Forum

Ukraine updates: Moscow 'ready to offer' weapons to allies

Meanwhile, the UK says the Kremlin is planning a vote for the Donetsk region to join Russia. DW rounds up the latest.