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Democratic Republic of the Congo & Russia

38 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> is experiencing a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak, declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with a high number of suspected cases and deaths.
Russia: Russia>>>n scientists have developed a vaccine against a new Ebola strain, potentially offering protection against the Bundibugyo strain, demonstrating a significant medical advancement.
May 27, 2026 · 8 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> is one of the 21 conflict-affected countries where new non-state armed groups were listed for patterns of sexual violence.
Russia: Russia has been blacklisted by the United Nations for conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine, facing significant reputational damage and condemnation from Ukraine. Russia denies the accusations, calling them politically motivated.
May 28, 2026 · 118 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The DRC has seen 12 verified attacks since an Ebola outbreak was declared in May, disrupting outbreak response and complicating disease control.
Russia: Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is the context for the high number of attacks in Ukraine, with over 3,100 verified attacks since the invasion began.
Aug 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The DRC has seen 12 attacks since the Ebola outbreak was declared in May, disrupting outbreak response and containment efforts.
Russia: Russia is implicated in attacks on healthcare in Ukraine, with over 3,000 verified attacks since 2022, affecting the region's health infrastructure.
Aug 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> is among the least peaceful countries globally.
Russia: Russia>>> is ranked as the least peaceful country globally for the first time.
Jun 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, with hundreds of confirmed cases and deaths. The country's health system is overwhelmed, and efforts to contain the virus are severely hindered by armed conflict, community mistrust, and a lack of resources.
Russia: Russia has announced that its scientists have developed a vaccine against a new Ebola strain, which may also protect against the Bundibugyo strain prevalent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The DRC holds the Security Council presidency and its ambassador confirmed the straw poll schedule.
Russia: Russia, as a permanent member, holds veto power in the selection process and its stance is crucial.
Jul 28, 2026 · 49 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the primary nations affected by the Ebola outbreak, facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation compounded by conflict, hunger, and displacement.
Russia: Russia has announced that its scientists have developed a vaccine against a new Ebola strain, which may also protect against the Bundibugyo strain prevalent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
May 24, 2026 · 52 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a surge in Ebola cases, leading to border closures and international health concerns.
Russia: Russia has faced strikes on its energy sites from Ukraine and has accused Ukraine of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, indicating an escalation in the conflict.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a severe Ebola outbreak with over 100 deaths, complicated by conflict and challenges in response efforts.
Russia: Russia has been targeted by Ukrainian long-range strikes on its energy and military infrastructure, challenging President Vladimir Putin's claims of winning the war.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Drone strikes in Goma killed at least three people, including a French aid worker, highlighting the drone threat.
Russia: Russia is implicated in the Russia-Ukraine war, where drone attacks have caused civilian casualties. The event highlights the role of state actors in conflicts that endanger civilians and aid workers.
Aug 17, 2026 · 29 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing an ongoing Ebola outbreak with over 1,300 confirmed cases, posing significant challenges for health workers in a conflict zone.
Russia: Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, claiming retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on its oil facilities. It is also suspected of using shadow ships to launch drones over Europe, disrupting civilian aviation.
Jul 02, 2026 · 22 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, leading to border closures by Uganda.
Russia: Russia's President Vladimir Putin rejected a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and criticized Western sanctions, while St. Petersburg was targeted by Ukrainian drones.
Jun 05, 2026 · 61 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> is one of the African nations experiencing an Ebola outbreak, leading to travel advisories from India>>>.
Russia: Russia>>> announced it is developing a vaccine for the Bundibugyo virus strain of Ebola, which currently has no vaccine.
May 26, 2026 · 41 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ebola outbreak in DRC prompted $500 million in U.S. funding for prevention and detection.
Russia: Russia was among countries India increased oil purchases from during the crisis.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a recipient of aid affected by increased fuel prices and truck shortages in Kenya.
Russia: Russia is gaining from the Iran war due to increased fossil fuel prices, and the US decision to extend a sanctions waiver for Russian seaborne oil has caused tension within the G7.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Held the July presidency of the UNSC, chairing the meeting.
Russia: Russia abstained from the vote, reflecting its opposition to Western-led initiatives.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The DRC is mentioned as a conflict Trump worked to settle, but it is not central to the current stalled agenda.
Russia: Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, with recent airstrikes killing 16 in Kyiv. Peace negotiations remain stalled.
Aug 22, 2026 · 6 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The DRC is the site of a planned riverfront city project, but analysts question its feasibility given the country's track record with megaprojects.
Russia: Russia's invasion of Ukraine led Central Asian countries to diversify trade, indirectly benefiting Vingroup's expansion.
Jul 29, 2026 · 13 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Mentioned by candidate Rodrigues-Birkett as a challenge she would address.
Russia: Permanent member of the Security Council with veto power in the selection process.
Jul 23, 2026 · 21 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> will continue to serve as a non-permanent member of the International — United Nations Security Council until the end of 2027.
Russia: Russia>>> is a permanent member of the International — United Nations Security Council and was accused by Germany>>> of stirring up opposition to its bid for a non-permanent seat.
Jun 03, 2026 · 84 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a rare Ebola outbreak that is spreading rapidly, with health workers struggling with lack of equipment and distrustful locals.
May 26, 2026 · 9 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> is another country with which the United States>>> has a third-country deportation deal, and it is currently facing an Ebola outbreak.
Apr 20, 2026 · 33 articles
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Feb 24, 2026 · 22 articles
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Feb 19, 2026 · 13 articles
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Mar 01, 2026 · 20 articles
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