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In Photos: Ukrainian Shopping Center Lies in Ruins Following Russian Missile Strike

The aftermath of the deadly strike that has killed at least 20 people.
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In Photos: The End of the School Year in Russia and Ukraine

This year's graduation celebrations look markedly different in Russia than they do in Ukraine, where many schools have been destroyed by war.
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Moscow Fashion Week, in Photos

This year's event placed a particular emphasis on Russian fashion brands amid Western sanctions stemming from the war in Ukraine.
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In Photos: Ukrainian Medics on the Frontlines

During the four months of Russia's offensive, medical workers have saved lives in often extreme circumstances.
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In Photos: Russia Holds Showcase Economic Forum in War's Shadow

This year's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) lacked the Western presence of years past.
Muted Celebrations

Moscow Marks Russia Day

This year, holiday celebrations took place in Russia and in occupied Ukrainian towns and cities.
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In Photos: Russia Celebrates Peter the Great's 350th Birthday

Over three centuries after Peter's birth, Russia appears more isolated from the Western world than ever.
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In Photos: Muscovites Seek Normalcy in Summer Events

As the war shows no signs of ending, activities like ice cream eating contests and color runs are one source of escape for Muscovites.
100 Days

In Photos: 100 Days of Russia’s War in Ukraine

One hundred days of conflict has transformed Ukraine's towns, cities and communities.
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Ukraine's Zelensky Tours Kharkiv as Donbas Fight Rages

The visit to frontline positions in Kharkiv marked Zelensky's first trip outside the capital.
Ongoing Struggle

In Photos: The Changing Face of Wartime Ukraine

Three months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the country's towns, cities and people have been transformed.
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Russian Communists Stage Red Square Induction for Young Pioneers

Roughly 5,000 schoolchildren were given the title “All-Russian Pioneers” to mark the Soviet youth organization's 100th anniversary.
Old And New

In Photos: Pro-War Symbols Meet Soviet Imagery on Moscow's Streets

Soviet symbols and modern pro-war motifs have an increasing presence in Moscow as the war in Ukraine continues.
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In Photos: Mariupol Under Russian Occupation

While most of the devastated city's pre-war population of 400,000 has fled, some 100,000 civilians are believed to have stayed.
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Summer Wildfires Ravage Forest-Rich Siberia, in Photos

The wildfires have become increasingly destructive in recent years as Russia's northern regions warm faster than the rest of the world.
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An Artist Brings Life Back to Russia's Abandoned Villages

An artist came back home to find that the villages of his childhood were empty and rotting.
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In Photos: Russians March in Memory of Relatives Who Fought in WWII

The Immortal Regiment is an annual tradition that follows Russia's Victory Day commemorations.
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In Photos: Moscow’s Victory Day Military Parade

Despite ongoing fighting in Ukraine, Russia marked Victory Day on Monday with a massive military parade through central Moscow.
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In Photos: Russia's Victory Parade Rehearsals in Full Swing

This year's Victory Day parade comes as the Kremlin lacks a major win in its two-month war in Ukraine.
Celebration

Moscow's Muslims Mark Eid al-Fitr

In Moscow, hundreds gathered at the Russian capital’s largest mosque.
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