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The Open Skies Treaty: NATO's Eyes Over Russia

Washington has said Moscow had "weaponized" the treaty to target "critical infrastructure" in the U.S. and Europe.

militarizing space

Russia Tests Anti-Satellite Weapon From Plesetsk

The Pentagon sees the missile test as a rapidly advancing threat to its own space systems.

high-profile Heist

Kremlin Sounds Alarm Over 'Doomsday Plane' Robbery

The robbed plane is a highly-classified flying command center built to evacuate the Russian president in case of a nuclear explosion.

Last Soviet Defense Minister Dies From Coronavirus – Reports

Yevgeny Shaposhnikov reportedly died due to the coronavirus at age 78.

Russia's ‘Doomsday’ Plane Robbed During Upgrade – Reports

The Ilyushin Il-80 was reportedly undergoing maintenance when thieves broke open its cargo hatch and stole 39 pieces of radio equipment.

army inoculation

Russian Military Launches Coronavirus Vaccination Campaign

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said more than 400,000 military personnel will be vaccinated.

target practice

Russia Test-Fires ‘Tsirkon’ Hypersonic Missile

The latest launch is at least the third test run of the Tsirkon this year.

modernized launcher

Russia to Upgrade Flamethrower Systems – Izvestia

The TOS-1 systems will be equipped with longer-range “scorching” rockets and real-time targeting capabilities.

Russia to Upgrade ‘Outdated’ Multiple Rocket Launchers

The next-generation family of Tornado MLRS will replace outdated models by 2027.

accidental downing

Azerbaijan Downs Russian Helicopter in Armenia as Fighting Rages Over Karabakh

Two crew members were killed when the Mi-24 helicopter was hit by a man-portable air defense system.

widening foothold

Russia Opens Military Office in Central African Republic

Moscow is also considering expanding its pool of military instructors in CAR.

military partners

Russia Moves to Open Defense Ministry Office in Serbia

The office would reportedly be authorized to inspect Serbian military units that are armed with Russian weapons.

Russia Successfully Test-Launches ‘Tsirkon’ Hypersonic Missile

The missile hit a sea target for the first time in Tuesday's test-launch, the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces said.

armed and ready

Russia's Season of War Games Unites West-Weary Allies

"These exercises are the main annual test of the Russian Armed Forces' readiness to engage in a large-scale conflict," one analyst said.

Friendly Fire Suspected in Russian Fighter Jet Crash

A missile may have accidentally hit the Su-30 during exercises, a regional emergency services source told TASS.

India Pulls Out of Russian Military Drills With China, Pakistan

India was one of several countries due to carry out the exercises, but border standoffs have changed plans.

baltic tensions

Sweden Bolsters Baltic Military Presence in Show of Force Toward Russia

Sweden said Tuesday that it lifted its military readiness for the first time since 1991.

Russia Rolls Out the Tanks in Annual International War Games

The annual competitive event showcases the latest military vehicles and equipment from dozens of countries.

Trump Nominee to Russia: Abandon ‘Flying Chernobyl’ Nuclear Missile

“There’s no good argument [and] logic for having these kinds of doomsday systems,” Marshall Billingslea said.

fighting the virus

Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine ‘Ready,’ Military Says

Russia’s Health Ministry disputed the characterization, saying the vaccine's trials have not yet ended.

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