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Serving an ultimatum

U.S. Warns Egypt Over $2Bln Russian Fighter Jet Deal – WSJ

Washington is reportedly urging its allies and partners to reconsider transactions with Russia.

changing hands

Russia Launches New Air Base in Former U.S. Syria Stronghold

Russian forces have strengthened their presence in northern Syria after the U.S. announced its withdrawal.

Changing hands

Russia Obtains Israel’s New Interceptor Missile in Syria, Reports Say

Russian engineers are allegedly studying the David's Sling missile in Moscow.

brothers in arms

Russia, Serbia Follow ‘Slavic Shield’ With Second Joint Military Drill

The drills included Russia’s first use of its S-400 missile defense system abroad.

New missiles

Russia Prepares Largest-Ever ‘Satan-2’ Ballistic Missile Tests

Russia says the missile is capable of destroying an area the size of Texas.

New missile

Russian Nuclear Sub Test-Fires New ICBM

The Bulava missile flew thousands of kilometers from the White Sea to Kamchatka.

you're not fired

Russian Soldiers Forced to Serve Motherland Through ‘Bribery, Blackmail and Extortion’ – Novaya Gazeta

New testimonials describe the tactics used to “persecute” and “insult” officers who seek an early discharge from service.

near nato

Russia Deploys S-300 Missile System Near Afghanistan for First Time

The S-300 will now be in an area where NATO forces are active.

arctic ambition

Russia Launches New Battle Ship to ‘Defend National Interests’ in the Arctic

The ship will take on a variety of roles and comes equipped with a portable anti-aircraft missile system, its makers say.

Fatal shooting

Russian Soldier Shoots 8 Dead After Nervous Breakdown

The conscript has been detained, the Defense Ministry said.

FALLING FAVOR

Russians Trust Putin Less Than Army – Poll

The president’s trust rating fell in 2018 and never recovered, while the military is seen as a strong protector.

Misfire

What Went Wrong at Russia’s Latest Military Drills?

There were reports of mishaps at the drills involving ballistic and cruise missiles.

navy misfire

Russian Nuclear Sub Misfires During Putin-Supervised Drills – Reports

Russia held major test launches of ballistic and cruise missiles last week.

war games

Putin Oversees Nuclear Submarine Drills Across Russia

The large-scale exercises come at a time of growing concerns over a new arms race between Russia and the West.

shifting paradigm

U.S. ‘Hands Over’ Syrian City to Russia, Reports Say

Russia has said that its military police are now patrolling the contact line between Syrian and Turkish forces.

opinion

Is This Russia's Next Leader?

For the first time in his seven years as Defense Minister, Shoigu gave a lengthy interview to a mainstream Russian newspaper. We should pay attention.

Drone defenses

Russia to Expand Its Hmeimim Airbase in Syria, Reports Say

Russia is reportedly expanding its base in northwest Syria amid an ongoing offensive.

Air combat

Syrian Terrorist Drones Were Built With ‘Outside Help,’ Russia Says

Russia's airbase in northwest Syria has been subjected to numerous drone attacks in recent weeks.

War games

Russia’s Tsentr-2019 Military Drills: Vehicle Crashes, Ballistic Missiles and More

The military exercises featured nearly 130,000 troops, 20,000 pieces of equipment, 600 aircraft and up to 15 warships.

'aggressive plans'

Russia Criticizes U.S. General Over Plan to Destroy Kaliningrad Air Defenses

"Firstly we consider this a threat. Secondly, we consider such statements to be absolutely irresponsible," Zakharova said.

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