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Articles with tag "Defense"

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Honor Guard ‘Punished’ for Servicing Russia’s First in a Century Royal Wedding – Reports

The ceremonial guard formed a saber arch for the couple during the lavish ceremony.
'private conversation'

Top U.S., Russian Generals Meet in Helsinki

The meeting comes amid Washington's hopes for support to continue surveillance of extremists in Afghanistan.
peace mission 2021

Russia, China Hold Joint Anti-Terror Drills – TASS

The drills come as the two powers seek to fill a regional security void left by the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.
‘Zapad-2021’

Russia, Belarus Launch Massive Military Drills as NATO Watches

The drills are described as Europe’s largest military exercises in decades.
cold waters

Russia Kicks Off Arctic Military Drills to Secure Sea Route

Some 8,000 troops, 120 aircraft and 50 warships have been deployed across Russia’s strategic shipping lane in the fast-melting Arctic.
spasskaya tower

In Photos: Red Square Hosts International Military Music Festival

Thousands of spectators will watch military bands and groups marching, twirling, dancing and high-stepping across Red Square.
flight to safety

Russian Military Evacuates 500 From Afghanistan

The Defense Ministry said it will airlift Russians, Belarusians and Central Asian nationals as well as Ukrainians.
tanks and tutus

Ballerinas on Tanks Perform ‘Swan Lake’ at Russia’s Army Games

The metaphor is a little on-the-nose.
international showcase

In Photos: Russia Unveils New Military Tech at ARMY-2021 Expo

ARMY-2021 will feature an array of new armed vehicles, weapons systems, aircraft and more.
'flying chernobyl'

Satellite Imagery Shows Russia Readying ‘Burevestnik’ Nuclear Missile Test – CNN

The Burevestnik, part of Russia's advanced weapons program, made headlines in 2019 after a failed test led to a deadly recovery mission.
fatal crash

Advanced MiG-29 Fighter Crashes in Southern Russia, Killing Pilot – Reports

The crash marks the second military aircraft accident this week.
uneasy peace

Russia Blames Azerbaijan for Breach of Karabakh Truce in Post-Ceasefire First

The Russian Defense Ministry previously described ceasefire breaches over the disputed region in more neutral terms.
forward advance

Russia Says Taliban Controls Afghan Borders With Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

The statement came as Russia wrapped up military exercises with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan near the Afghan border.
coordination

Russia Wraps Up War Games Near Afghan Border

Russia completed military exercises with its Central Asian allies Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
deepening cooperation

Russia, China Kick Off Joint Military Drills

Russian troops will reportedly use Chinese-made weapons for the first time in history during the drills.
flying fortress

Russia Starts Building Upgraded ‘Doomsday Plane’ – Reports

The top-secret planes are designed to protect the Russian president and other top officials in the event of a nuclear war.
parade floats

In Photos: Russia's Warships Take Center Stage in St. Petersburg

Speaking on the sidelines of the naval parade, President Vladimir Putin boasted of Russia's naval prowess.
'the checkmate'

Russia Unveils Stealth Fighter Jet to Compete With F-35s

The jet is described as a fifth-generation light single-engine fighter jet that incorporates "innovative solutions" including artificial intelligence.
advanced weaponry

Russia Shows Advanced S-500 Live Fire Test

The missile system is touted for its capability of intercepting stealth warplanes and destroying hypersonic weapons and satellites in near space.
muscle-flexing

Russian Tanks Move to Afghan Border Ahead of Drills

The troops will practice tasks of ensuring "the territorial integrity of Central Asian states," the Defense Ministry said.
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