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Russia Weighs Scrapping Its Only Aircraft Carrier After Years of Restoration Delays

The Admiral Kuznetsov has faced repeated delays since the restoration process began in 2018, including a 2019 fire that killed two.

Russia’s Syrian Naval Deployment: The Unofficial Post-Action Report

The Syria deployment gave the Russian navy much-needed practice in operating its Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. But it also exposed serious flaws in the ship's...

Moscow’s $170-Million Syrian Cruise

The Russian military has spent about $168 million to deploy its only aircraft carrier to Syria. Was it worth it?

Admiral Kuznetsov's Aircraft May Redeploy to Land Base After Second Crash

Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier may halt flight operations after losing two combat aircraft in less than a month. The Defense Ministry could...

Russian Jet Crashes Into Sea During Attempted Landing on Kuznetsov Carrier

A Russian Su-33 fighter jet has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea during an attempt to land on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.

Russia Lost a MiG Because Its Ageing Kuznetsov Carrier Couldn’t Catch It

Technical issues, slow decision-making, and concerns about bureaucracy led a Russian Mig-29 fighter jet to crash into the Mediterranean Sea on Nov. 13...

Malta Refuses to Refuel Russian Warships

Malta's Foreign Minister George Vella has said that no Russian warship will refuel in Malta.

Putin’s Great White Fleet

Putin's attempt to channel Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet moment fell flat. The press may have mocked the smoke billowing from Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov...

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