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Moscow serves as the capital and political center of Russia, as evidenced by its role in diplomatic negotiations [1], military strategic planning [2], and as a primary target for internal and external security threats [3], [4]. The regime in Moscow is synonymous with the Russian state's leadership and policy direction [5], [6].
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War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 4 facts
claimRussia has consistently targeted Ukraine’s power grid during each winter of the war, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow is preparing another "massive strike" in the coming days.
claimRussia agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine following a meeting between Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and his Russian counterpart in Moscow.
accountUkraine launched its largest drone strike on Russian territory in November 2024, attempting to target Moscow.
accountWagner Group forces occupied Rostov-on-Don, seized Russia’s southern military headquarters, and advanced toward Moscow before Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko negotiated a deal for Yevgeny Prigozhin and his soldiers to relocate to Belarus on June 24, 2023.
Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... ciris.info 1 fact
claimFor Moscow, the risk of losing Iran is not just losing a friend, but losing a pivot-state that helps stabilize Russia's southern strategic environment and facilitates anti-Western coordination during periods of sanctions and diplomatic isolation.
Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org 1 fact
claimChina’s support for Russia is likely to persist through and perhaps intensify during periods of instability in Russia, unless the regime in Moscow changes substantially.
5 key factors shaping Iran's foreign policy calculus mei.edu 1 fact
claimTehran is skeptical of Moscow's commitment to shared goals, and there is little coordinated action between Iran and Russia in conflict zones like the South Caucasus.