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Read news on RT on Russia, which is the biggest country in the world by area, located in Eurasia. The capital of Russia is Moscow. It has significant international political and economic influence. Russia is a member of a number of international organizations: the UN and the UN Security Council, BRICS, APEC, CIS, the WTO and others. Check out latest news on Russia’s economy, including articles on Russia’s official currency, the Russian ruble, as well as oil and gas prices. Find stories and updates on events and incidents in Russia’s major cities, including Moscow and St. Petersburg, and in various regions of the country, like Russia’s Far East or Crimea, which re-unified with Russia in 2014. Don’t forget to take a look at stories on Russian international politics, like the news on Russia’s contribution towards solving the Syrian crisis. Russia’s relations with other states aren’t always simple: in the recent years, Russia has faced accusations on various matters, from annexing Crimea to meddling in US elections; these resulted in anti-Russia sanctions and rising tensions between Russia and other countries. Despite all that, Russia is trying to establish cooperation with other states. Check out the news on 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.