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Some of the key events about Kremlin
- 1156Construction of the first wooden fortress on the site of the modern Kremlin began
- 1326The seat of the Russian Orthodox Church was transferred to Moscow, elevating the Kremlin's importance
- 1485Major reconstruction of the Kremlin began, transforming it into a stone fortress
- 1547The first Russian Tsar was crowned in the Kremlin, establishing it as the center of Russian statehood
- 1712The Kremlin Arsenal was built, becoming one of the largest buildings in Moscow at the time
- 1787The Senate building was completed, providing a grand venue for government operations
- 1851The Great Kremlin Palace was finished, serving as the Moscow residence for the Russian Tsars
- 1917Seizure of power through armed insurrection in Petrograd
- 1918The Kremlin became the official residence of the Soviet government, centralizing power
- 1922Establishment of the Soviet Union as a one-party state
- 1932Implementation of policies leading to the Holodomor famine in Ukraine
- 1937Initiation of the Great Purge, resulting in mass executions and imprisonments
- 1939Signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact with Nazi Germany
- 1940Execution of thousands of Polish officers in the Katyn massacre
- 1955The Kremlin was opened to the public as a museum, allowing visitors to explore its rich history
- 1956Violent suppression of the Hungarian Revolution
- 1968Invasion of Czechoslovakia to crush the Prague Spring
- 1979Invasion of Afghanistan, leading to a decade-long war
- 1986Initial downplaying of the severity of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster
- 1990The Kremlin was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognizing its cultural significance
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October 29 2024 , 02:30 PM • 4492 viewsKremlin shifts priorities as Syria sees unexpected power change
Russiaʼs long-time ally Syria experiences major political shift‚ while Moscow maintains its focus remains on Ukraine conflict. Kremlin officials confirm ongoing communication with new Syrian leadership
Russian official explains how Putin's military action in Ukraine might end
Kremlin clarifies conditions for ending Ukraine military operation through force or talks. Ukraineʼs leader suggests new peace-keeping idea while Russia states its non-negotiable terms
Putin offers safe haven to Assad as Syrian power suddenly changes hands
Russian president makes quick decision to shelter former Syrian leader after unexpected rebel victory. Moscow now faces tough talks about its military presence in the region with new Syrian leadership
Last month election starts new wave of russian propaganda in US media
Russian state-backed outlets flood US media space with translated anti-ukraine content right after november election. Media analysts spot coordinated effort to change americans minds about military help
Kremlin warns West: Nuclear talks about Ukraine cross dangerous line
Western officials hint at nuclear weapons transfer to Ukraine‚ causing strong reaction from Moscow. Kremlin calls such discussions dangerous while reminding about Russias updated defense doctrine
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Looking back at Russian leadershipʼs reaction to Trumpʼs victory almost 8 years ago. Moscowʼs power-players saw opportunity in Americas shift toward domestic-focused policy
Moscow hints at possible shifts in US relations as White House race heats up
Russia-US ties hit rock-bottom as Moscow keeps eye on American election results. Kremlin spokesman discusses possible future scenarios while emphasizing current diplomatic stand-off
North Korean soldiers join Russian forces: What could go wrong for both sides?
About 10‚000 North-Korean troops arrived in Russiaʼs Kursk region marking first-ever NK military presence in European conflict. This move might backfire for both countries in unexpected ways
Putin's surprise Kremlin meeting with North Korean minister raises eyebrows
Russian leader met with North Koreaʼs top diplomat on national holiday despite earlier denial of planned talks. Meeting comes as Western officials point to growing links between Moscow and Pyongyang
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Pentagon and intelligence teams track foreign nations attempts to use presidential transition time for their benefit. Security experts focus on four main countries and various non-state groups that might cause issues
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German company Rheinmetall opened its first military factory in Ukraine despite warnings from Russia. The facility marks the beginning of planned defense production expansion with three more plants coming