Both these countries take second place for the number of time zones, with 11. In Russia, they span from UTC+2 in Kaliningrad to UTC+12 in Kamchatka.

Russian forces are trying to create a “buffer zone” in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, its regional governor claimed.

It lies in the far north of Russia and the ground here can remain permanently frozen for long periods of time. Deserts close ... few plants can grow here. This map shows the location of the ...