Articles with tag "Defense"

slippery missiles

Russian Navy Shows Off Ships For Day of Submariner

The navy flaunts a new Borey-style missile cruiser.
Missile misunderstanding

Russia Says it Won’t Destroy Missiles U.S. Claims Break INF Treaty

“We will not knock on a closed door,” the Foreign Ministry said of its proposals to keep the treaty active.
Strategic move

Russia Will Deploy New Missiles to Defend Arctic, Admiral Says

“They’re designed to ensure the safety of airspace over the Northern Sea Route,” the commander of Russia’s Northern Fleet said.
Bad behavior

Russia to Re-Educate ‘Brainwashed’ Youth in Patriotic Camps

Russia's Security Council secretary has linked youth crimes with “mind games through social networks.”
Upgrade

Russian Military Is Bigger and Stronger Than in 2012, Defense Minister Says

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the expansions have made Russia's armed forces more capable of projecting influence abroad.
barred from battleship

Female Naval Cadets Say Russia Not Ready for Women in Combat Roles

Politika said she was satisfied with her future role on shore — the only option women have in today's Russian navy.
M.A.D.

Russia Will Deploy New Missiles Targeting Europe if U.S. Does, Envoy Warns

"The whole territory of European countries will be covered,” Russia's ambassador to the U.S. said.
Drop out

Putin Signs Decree Suspending INF Nuclear Pact

Russia has accused Washington of breaking the accord.
Misfire

Russian Arms Makers Lost $760M Due to U.S. Sanctions, Official Says

Around 80 percent of Russian-made small arms and ammunition were exported to the U.S. and Europe before sanctions.
Defensive posture

Russia to Bolster Flanks With New Military Units in 2019

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the reinforcements will counter increased NATO presence in the region.
fast defense

U.S. Army Estimates Russian Military Capability Will Peak in 2028

Russia has been modernizing its military while the U.S. has been engaged in fighting insurgencies in the Middle East.
Defender of the Fatherland

Moscow’s Gorky Park Under Fire for Striptease Celebration of Patriotic Holiday

Moscow’s famed Gorky Park has launched an internal investigation after a video surfaced online of an erotic dance that was organized by the park&rsquo...
War booty

Russia Starts Countrywide Parade of Syrian War Trophies, in Photos

The exhibition features a so-called "jihad mobile" used by militants in Syria.
sinking ships

Despite Putin's Swagger, Russia Struggles to Modernize Its Navy

The navy's problems stem largely, but not exclusively, from the Ukrainian sanctions.
submarine system

Russian Military Posts Video of Underwater Nuclear Drone Launch

Putin said the new Poseidon underwater drone would be ready to deploy in the spring.
aid crisis

Rebels Say Russia Blocks Food Supply to Syria Refugee Camp

The blockade has resulted in prices skyrocketing and caused scarcity.
SABER RATTLING

Putin: If Washington Deploys Missiles in Europe, We'll Target U.S.

In his toughest remarks yet on a potential new arms race, Putin said Russia was not seeking confrontation.
Private matters

Russian Soldiers Banned From Taking Selfies Under New Law

The bill institutes a ban on the sharing of photographs, videos, and geolocation data.
crucial training

Over Half of Russian Military Police Have Syrian War Experience — Official

Russian officers have patrolled Golan Heights and Manbij.
opinion
Mikhail Gorbachev

A Nuclear Arms Race Will Produce No Winners

The last president of the U.S.S.R. Mikhail Gorbachev on why we cannot give up on the INF treaty he co-signed.
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