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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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People sunbathe by the Putyayevsky Pond in Sokolniki Park

People sunbathe by the Putyayevsky Pond in Sokolniki Park

Russia: 49 drowning incidents over 24 hours, 7 children dead

Emergency officials said seven children were among those who died in waters across the country.

A Swedish Marine watches the USS Gunston Hall approach from the gun turret of his CB-90 fast assault boat near Tovik, Norway.

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?

Tensions have been high around the Baltic Sea since Russia's war in Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to join NATO.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and China's President Xi Jinping attend an official welcoming ceremony in front of the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and China's President Xi Jinping attend an official welcoming ceremony in front of the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square

Putin thanks Xi for China's initiatives on Ukraine

On a state visit to Beijing, the Russian president said he was "grateful" for China's efforts to resolve the "problem."

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.

Former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu salutes troops during a Victory Day military parade.

Former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu salutes troops during a Victory Day military parade.

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.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in a Moscow courtroom

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in a Moscow courtroom

Evan Gershkovich: Appeal rejected by Moscow court

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich has yet to face trial and his pre-trial detention was extended this March until June 30.

A view shows the burnt-out Crocus City Hall with flowers and candles in the foreground

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.

A gate at the headquarters of Germany's BND intelligence service in Berlin

A gate at the headquarters of Germany's BND intelligence service in Berlin

German intel officer denies spying for Russia

Former intelligence agent says prosecutors have it backward — he was not spying for Moscow but recruiting for Berlin.

Spring floods hit the village of Priuralye in Russia

Spring floods hit the village of Priuralye in Russia

Local Russians question cause of worst flooding in decades

Expanding floods in Russia pose a threat to the capital of the Orenburg region, home to over half a million people.

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link

Putin pained by Moscow attack, even if not visible — Kremlin

As foreign diplomats visited a makeshift memorial, the Russian president is grappling with the tragedy.

A view shows the burnt-out Crocus City Hall following a deadly attack on the concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow

A view shows the burnt-out Crocus City Hall following a deadly attack on the concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow

Tajikistan detains 9 over Moscow concert hall attack

The detainees are believed to be accomplices of the men charged for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall.

US national security spokesperson John Kirby

US national security spokesperson John Kirby

US calls Russia 'manure salesmen' over Moscow attack claims

Russian investigators implicated Ukraine in the concert hall attack, but the US says it is "nonsense propaganda."

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Inside Europe 28 March 2024

Will Putin use the Moscow attack to further tighten his grip? Could a pro-western candidate win Slovakia's presidential election? And the refugee crisis in Europe that no one is talking about. Also: A secret recording hints at more corruption in Hungary's government, is it 'Time's up' for Spain's late-night bar culture? and 100-year-old Dutch prisons are remodeled for the 21st century.

People bring flowers to a makeshift memorial outside the Crocus City Hall

People bring flowers to a makeshift memorial outside the Crocus City Hall

Moscow concert hall attack deaths rise to 140

The increase in the death toll comes as scores of others are reportedly missing. Russia's government is on high alert.

Five young Central Asian men seen in front of tents, leaning on a yellow metal barrier

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.

Russian security forces seen outside Moscow's Crocus City Hall concert venue

Russian security forces seen outside Moscow's Crocus City Hall concert venue

Moscow attack: Why intelligence agencies share information

When it comes to fighting terrorism, intelligence agencies are surprisingly generous about sharing information.

A mourner lays flowers on the grave of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at the Borisovo cemetery in Moscow on March 2, 2024, the next day after Navalny's funeral.

A mourner lays flowers on the grave of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at the Borisovo cemetery in Moscow on March 2, 2024, the next day after Navalny's funeral.

Mourners in Moscow mark 40 days since Alexei Navalny's death

Navalny's supporters mourn the loss of the prominent opposition leader and find it hard to come to accept his passing.

Candles burning at a meemorial site in memory of those killed in the attack. March 24, 2024.

Candles burning at a meemorial site in memory of those killed in the attack. March 24, 2024.

Russian intel heads allege Western support for Moscow attack

Two Russian intelligence officials implicated Ukraine and the US and UK in the attack, claimed by ISIS-K, in Moscow.

People lay flowers at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack

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?

An special police unit member is seen outside the Crocus City Hall, parts of which are engulfed in flames

An special police unit member is seen outside the Crocus City Hall, parts of which are engulfed in flames

Who are ISIS-K, the group that hit Russia?

The so-called "Islamic State" group first emerged in Afghanistan in 2014. DW takes a look at its background and goals.

An Italian Carabinieri police van, pictured from behind. Undated archive image.

An Italian Carabinieri police van, pictured from behind. Undated archive image.

Moscow attack: Italy joins France in raising security level

Italian police are meant to increase their level of vigilance ahead of the upcoming Easter holidays.

Edmund Shklyarsky is seen playing guitar onstage with the band Picnic, wearing an old-fashioned uniform jacket with ornate gold braid, and a pair of dark sunglasses.

Edmund Shklyarsky is seen playing guitar onstage with the band Picnic, wearing an old-fashioned uniform jacket with ornate gold braid, and a pair of dark sunglasses.

Moscow attack: Was the band Picnic deliberately targeted?

Did the choice of target have any significance?

A woman places flowers in memory of the victims of the attack in Moscow

A woman places flowers in memory of the victims of the attack in Moscow

Attack on Moscow concert hall

An "Islamic State" affiliate has claimed an attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed at least 140 people.

One of the suspects of the deadly terror attack on the Crocus City Hall is seen before appearing at the Basmanny District Court in Moscow

One of the suspects of the deadly terror attack on the Crocus City Hall is seen before appearing at the Basmanny District Court in Moscow

Russia places Moscow attack suspects in pre-trial custody

A Moscow court has handed terrorism charges to four suspects after the deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall.

Three police officers and civilian near Charlie Hebdo headquarters in Paris, France

Three police officers and civilian near Charlie Hebdo headquarters in Paris, France

France raises terror alert after Moscow theater attack

France is increasing armed patrols after an "Islamic State" affiliate claimed an attack that killed over 130 in Moscow.

People gather to lay flowers and light candles next to the Crocus City Hall, on the western edge of Moscow,

People gather to lay flowers and light candles next to the Crocus City Hall, on the western edge of Moscow,

Russia in mourning after Moscow concert hall attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested the attackers were linked to Ukraine, but Kyiv firmly denied involvement.

Firefighters working amid rubble inside Crocus City Hall

Firefighters working amid rubble inside Crocus City Hall

ISIS-K: Brutal IS branch behind Moscow attack

The Afghanistan offshoot of ISIS has increased activity in Russia and pledged terror operations elsewhere in Europe.

Mourners lay down flowers near Crocus City Hall

Mourners lay down flowers near Crocus City Hall

Russia mourns the terror victims of Crocus City Hall

Across Russia, people are paying their respects to the victims of a terror attack on a Moscow concert hall.

Rescuers from Emergencies Ministry work inside the burned-out Crocus City Hall

Rescuers from Emergencies Ministry work inside the burned-out Crocus City Hall

Russia detains 4 suspects as death toll rises

At least 133 people have been killed by terrorists at a concert hall near Moscow. Four suspects have been detained.

Smoke from fire rises above the burning Crocus City Hall concert venue following a shooting incident, outside Moscow, Russia,

Smoke from fire rises above the burning Crocus City Hall concert venue following a shooting incident, outside Moscow, Russia,

Moscow Concert Hall attack: What do we know so far?

The attack on Crocus City Hall in western Moscow is one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Russia in decades.

Red roses are seen outside the Crocus City Hall near Moscow.

Red roses are seen outside the Crocus City Hall near Moscow.

Scores killed in Moscow concert hall shooting attack

IS has claimed responsibility for the worst terrorist attack in Russia since the Beslan school siege 20 years ago.

Smoke rises above the Crocus City Hall concert venue following a reported shooting incident, on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia

Smoke rises above the Crocus City Hall concert venue following a reported shooting incident, on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia

Russia: Gunmen fire into crowd at concert hall near Moscow

At least three gunmen fired into the crowd at the concert hall, which was later set on fire.

In the city of Grozny, a woman casts her vote in the 2024 Russian presidential election.

In the city of Grozny, a woman casts her vote in the 2024 Russian presidential election.

Russia holds second day of presidential election

Russia has completed the second day of its presidential vote, in which Vladimir Putin is expected to win another term.

A Russian flag flies next to the US embassy building in Moscow

A Russian flag flies next to the US embassy building in Moscow

Moscow: US Embassy warns of imminent 'extremist' attack

The alert came just hours after Russian security services said they had foiled a planned shooting at a synagogue.

Lyudmila Navalnaya and Anatoly Navalny, parents of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, attend a funeral ceremony for their son at the Borisovo cemetery in Moscow's district of Maryino

Lyudmila Navalnaya and Anatoly Navalny, parents of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, attend a funeral ceremony for their son at the Borisovo cemetery in Moscow's district of Maryino

At Navalny funeral, supporters chant, 'Russia will be free'

Thousands gathered at the church where his funeral was held, in defiance of police and warnings from the Kremlin.

Pallbearers carry the coffin of Alexei Navalny into the church for his funeral service

Pallbearers carry the coffin of Alexei Navalny into the church for his funeral service

Navalny buried at Moscow cemetery after prison death

Crowds chanted "Navalny, Navalny!" as his coffin was carried to and from the church for his funeral and burial.

Russian wives of soldiers demonstrating at the Kremlin

Russian wives of soldiers demonstrating at the Kremlin

Russia: Police detain journalists at Moscow anti-war protest

A group of wives of Russian soldiers organized a protest in Moscow calling for their husbands' return from the front.

Members of Russia's Communist party hold a large portrait of Vladimir Lenin on Red Square in Moscow

Members of Russia's Communist party hold a large portrait of Vladimir Lenin on Red Square in Moscow

Russian communists mark 100 years since Lenin's death

Communists gathered at Red Square to honor the revolutiony; President Putin, who has vilified Lenin, did not attend.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shake hands during their meeting at the Vostochny cosmodrome

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shake hands during their meeting at the Vostochny cosmodrome

Ukraine: North Korea supplied weapons to Moscow, says US

North Korea has supplied Russia with weapons for the Kremlin's war on Ukraine, the White House says.

Investigators examine a damaged Moscow building after it was hit by a drone in August 2023

Investigators examine a damaged Moscow building after it was hit by a drone in August 2023

Ukraine drone attacks on Moscow could escalate

Ukrainian drones are increasingly attacking targets in Moscow, and experts say the campaign could escalate.

A destroyed building in Kupiansk, the first Ukrainian city to surrender to Russian forces

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.

A police officer is seen in central Moscow

A police officer is seen in central Moscow

Russia shoots down drone over central Moscow

The drone was downed near the Expo Center in Moscow, with no immediate casualties reported.

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.