Russia Plummets to World's Least Peaceful Nation in Global Peace Index 2025

• Russia ranked 163rd, the least peaceful country globally in GPI 2025, with a 6.5% score deterioration.
• The ongoing war with Ukraine is the primary driver, causing a significant decline in the 'Ongoing Conflict' domain.
• Ukrainian forces' August 2024 Kursk offensive led to a sharp rise in internal conflict deaths and insecurity within Russia.
• Internal unrest worsened by Bashkortostan protests and a deadly March 2024 Crocus City Hall terrorist attack.
• Militarisation showed marginal improvement only due to reduced weapons exports, not actual peace or reduced military activity.

Why It Matters: Russia's ongoing war, internal conflicts, and terror attacks made it the least peaceful nation in GPI 2025.