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Articles with tag "Defense"
corruption case
Army General Overseeing Moscow’s Air Defense Charged With Bribery – Kommersant
Major General Konstantin Ogienko is accused of taking a bribe in connection with the expropriation of Defense Ministry-owned land.
hardware relocation
Russia Moves Missile Systems From Island Chain Claimed by Japan – Reports
A University of Tokyo lecturer said the systems may have been redeployed to Russia’s borders with Ukraine “in preparation for a potential attack.”...
2 Min read
heavy damage
Russia’s Tank Losses in Ukraine Surpass 2,000 – OSINT Report
The real number of Russia’s tank losses could be up to 20% higher, analysts told The Moscow Times.
2 Min read
deepening ties
Russia to 'Develop' Its Military Facilities in Kyrgyzstan
The Kremlin said the two countries also expect to "deepen military and technical cooperation" as well as their economic and cultural relations.
1 Min read
state betrayal
Russia Jails Ex-Soldier 13 Years for Treason – State Agencies
Activists say the number of treason cases in Russia has risen significantly since the country invaded Ukraine.
1 Min read
bird brained
Russian Lawmaker Calls for 'Squadron of Eagles' to Protect Kremlin
A novel proposal to ensure the Kremlin's safety from future drone strikes was made on Thursday.
1 Min read
News Analysis
Kremlin Drone Strike: Ukrainian Attack or False Flag?
Two main theories have emerged about the drone strike on the Kremlin carried out in the early hours of Wednesday.
5 Min read
cause unknown
Russian Military Plane Crashes in Northern Region
The Mikoyan MiG-31 supersonic aircraft crashed during a training exercise, officials said.
1 Min read
lengthy sentence
Russian Soldier Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Treason Charges
The sentencing is the latest in a series of increasingly frequent court cases against military servicemembers since Russia invaded Ukraine.
1 Min read
widening reach
Moscow Students Targeted in Russia’s Spring Military Call-Up
Activists say the Russian military may be planning to quickly complete its spring call-up before focusing on a potential renewed mobilization.
2 Min read
safe skies
Ukraine Receives First Batch of Patriot Missile System
Kyiv has said the system will "significantly" strengthen its ability to protect itself against Russian strikes.
1 Min read
Military exercises
Russian Pacific Fleet Put on High Alert in Snap Drills
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced surprise combat drills by the Pacific Fleet on Friday.
2 Min read
expanding reach
Russia Moves to Digitize Military Summons, Prevent Conscripts from Fleeing Country
Those who refuse to show up for service would face restrictions including being blocked from leaving Russia.
2 Min read
inside glimpse
5 Things the Leaked Pentagon Documents Reveal About Russia’s Army
The documents have provided a rare glimpse into the U.S. Defense Department’s intelligence on Russia’s offensive on Ukraine.
2 Min read
'increased threat level'
Russia Says Ramping Up Border Defense as Finland Enters NATO
Finland, which shares a 1,300-kilometer border with Russia, became the 31st member of the U.S.-led military alliance last week.
1 Min read
treason charges
Russian Couple Detained for Allegedly Spying on Defense Enterprise
A couple in Nizhny Tagil has been detained by the FSB for allegedly spying for Ukraine.
1 Min read
Military Upgrade
Russia to Modernize Moscow's Air Defense Systems
Concerns that Ukraine could launch strikes deeper within Russia have pushed Moscow to beef up its defensive capabilities.
1 Min read
renewed concern
Kremlin Denies Second Mobilization as Military Offices ‘Clarify’ Data of Draft-Eligible Men
"It's a common practice," the Kremlin said of the summons sent to military reservists to "clarify" their personal information.
2 Min read
new incentives
Russia to Up-Skill Jobless to Work in Defense Sector
Unemployed Russians will qualify for free training to work in the defense industry, a sector under mounting pressure since the invasion of Ukraine.
1 Min read
dominance waning
Russian Arms Exports Fall as Ukraine War Limits Supplies – Think Tank
Russia's share of global arms exports has declined as the invasion of Ukraine limited supplies and demand from most of Moscow's traditional partners.
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