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Russian ‘Military Bank’ Posts 2025 Loss Amid Rising Defaults

The results underscore growing strains in parts of Russia’s banking system as high interest rates and heavy wartime borrowing weigh on companies.

Spanish Police Search Mallorca Villas Linked to Russian Helicopters Chief Kolesov – El Pais

The searches follow a 2025 investigation by the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation.

1 Month In, How Has Starlink Shutdown Impacted Russia’s War Effort?

Analysts say the disruption has allowed Ukraine to recapture land at its fastest rate in years, and Russia’s advances have noticeably slowed.

Russia Bans Extradition of Foreign Nationals Who Fought in Its Army

Participating in the armed forces of a foreign state is a criminal offense in many jurisdictions — including some considered friendly to Moscow.

Russia Forced to Rely on Chinese Optical Fiber Imports After Ukrainian Strikes Halt Domestic Plant

Both Russia and Ukraine have increasingly deployed fiber-optic cables to control drones, making them resistant to electronic warfare jamming.

Russia’s Kamaz Sees Nearly Half of Output Shift to Defense Orders

“Half of current production now goes on ‘black plates’,” one Kamaz dealer said, referring to military registration plates.

Russia's New Military Recruits Dipped in 2025, Figures Show

The exact reasons for the slight decrease are unclear, although some Russian regions are reported to have cut the size of their military sign-up bonuses...

How Did Russia’s War Effort Change in 2025?

While the front line moved more this year than in 2023 or 2024, Russia has yet to achieve anything approaching a decisive victory.

Did Russia’s Defense-Sector Boom Peak in 2025?

Signs are pointing to a slowdown in the war industry, raising questions about how long Moscow can sustain its current level of military output.

Russia Sees Wave of Criminal Cases Over Defense Contract Failures

At least 34 people have faced criminal charges over failures to fulfill state defense contracts since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Pro-Ukrainian Hackers Target Russian Defense Contractors – Reuters

The cyberespionage group used AI-generated documents as decoys.

India Explores Deepening Defense Co-Production With Russia – Reuters

At least six senior executives from major Indian state and private firms as well as drone and military-AI startups took part in the talks, Reuters said...

Yaroslavl Shipyard That Builds Defense Ministry Ships Freezes Workers' Pay

Workers at the Yaroslavl Shipyard (YASZ) have not received their salary payments since late September.

Europe Unprepared for Potential Russian Drone Attacks, Defense Chief Warns

The 27-nation bloc is scrambling to shore up its air defense capabilities after NATO jets shot down several Russian drones over Poland in September.

What We Know About Russia’s Latest Test of the Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Missile

The Moscow Times looks at the Burevestnik’s capabilities and what the timing of the latest test launch might signify.

Russia’s Defense Industry Shows Signs of Slowdown After Years of Wartime Growth

Industries linked to the military sector entered stagnation or decline in September for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine began.

Russia Agrees With Hegseth's 'Prepare for War to Ensure Peace' Message, Kremlin Says

The U.S. defense minister told hundreds of hastily gathered top generals and admirals that the U.S. must “prepare for war” to “ensure peace.” ...

Russian Defense Salaries Fall in First Since Ukraine Invasion

Novaya Gazeta Europe found that advertised salaries in the defense sector were down 10% in in August 2025 compared to the same month of 2024.

‘Iron Diplomacy’: With NATO On Edge, Russia and Belarus Launch Major Military Drills

As Moscow and Minsk seek to show off their latest military capabilities, their NATO neighbors are expecting the two allies to probe their defenses.

China and Russia Start Joint Drills in Sea of Japan

The "Joint Sea-2025" exercises kicked off in waters near the Russian port of Vladivostok and would last for three days, China's Defense Ministry said Sunday...

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