Russia · crisis history

Russian cultural center in Chișinău ordered closed due to security concerns.

The repatriation of 24 Filipino nationals detained in Russia following a meeting between Philippine and Russian presidents.

A Russian frigate fires warning shots at a yacht in the English Channel.

Ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Drone attack on Moscow, Russia, targeting the Moscow Refinery and damaging residential buildings.

Russian drone attacks in Ukraine kill at least five people, including an Egyptian crew member aboard a Panamanian-flagged vessel.

Russian GRU/FSB intrusion into DNC systems and influence operation; led to designation of elections as critical infrastructure.

The Polish–Soviet War erupts over borderlands between Poland and Soviet Russia.

Emperor Nicholas II abdicates his throne, marking the end of the Russian Empire.

Women calling for bread start riots, leading to the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II.

The Autonomous Governorate of Estonia is formed within Russia.

An earthquake of 8.

A large meteoroid or comet fragment explodes in the air over Podkamennaya Tunguska River, Siberia.

The Japanese capture Mukden, completing the rout of Russian armies in Manchuria during the Russo-Japanese War.

A significant battle in the Russo-Japanese War where Russian forces were defeated by Japanese troops.

Russian General Anatoly Stessel surrenders the strategically important port of Port Arthur to Japan during the Russo-Japanese War.

A coal mine explosion in Russia at the Ivan Colliery, killing 500 employees.

A surprise naval attack by Japan on Russian forces at Port Arthur, marking the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War.

A violent anti-Semitic riot occurs in Kishinev, Russian Empire, resulting in the deaths of at least 47 Jews.

Bessarabia votes to become part of the Kingdom of Romania.

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia declare their independence from Russia.

Estonia declares independence from Russia and Germany.

Finland declares independence from Russia and forms an alliance with Germany.

The Red Army was formed in the Russian SFSR and Soviet Union.

The Ukrainian People's Republic declares independence from Bolshevik Russia.

Espionage Act indictment of NSA contractor Edward Snowden for disclosures of NSA mass-surveillance programs.

Trials of leaders involved in the 1905 Russian Revolution against Tsar Nicholas II.

Tsar Nicholas II announces the creation of an elected assembly, the Duma, to represent the people in an advisory capacity.

Tsar Nicholas II announces the creation of an elected assembly, the Duma, to represent the people of the Russian Empire in an advisory capacity.

Ongoing attacks in Crimea during the Russo-Ukrainian War.

Russian anti-war activist Maxim Kruglov is convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison.