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‘TASKS COMPLETED’

Russian-Led Forces Begin Kazakhstan Pullout

The withdrawal of around 2,000 Collective Security Treaty Organization troops will take no more than 10 days to complete.

Russia Launches Military Drills Near Ukraine as Invasion Fears Remain High

Russia’s second live fire exercises near Ukraine’s borders in a month came after Russian and U.S. diplomats held talks to try to de-escalate tensions...

Russia Stages 'Successful' Third Launch of New Rocket

Angara rockets are the first new family of launchers to be built after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

'considerable step'

Putin Hails Multiple Launch Test of Hypersonic Missile

It was the first time Russian authorities reported a successful simultaneous launch test of several Tsirkon missiles.

Russia to Stage Large-Scale ‘Attack’ Drills Near Ukraine as Tensions Ratchet

Russia announced the drills one day after the United States and Germany accused it of continuing to build up troops on Ukraine's border.

U.S. Mercenaries Preparing Donbass 'Provocation' — Russian Defense Chief

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed on Tuesday that U.S. private military companies have stationed troops in the Donetsk region.

cause and effect

Putin Warns of ‘Military-Technical’ Response to Western ‘Aggression’

Russia has been locked in tensions with the West over its role in Ukraine for weeks.

it's a bird, it's a plane

Russia Rolls Out First Stealth Drone Flight Model – Reports

The Okhotnik’s latest configuration features a 3D-printed “flat jet nozzle” for reduced radar visibility.

special relationship

Putin Hails 'Longstanding Friendship' With India After Talks With Modi

The summit in New Delhi is expected to focus on defense and energy cooperation between Russia and India.

pacific missiles

Russia Deploys 3rd Coastal Defense System on Island Chain Claimed by Japan

Moscow and Tokyo's dispute over the Kuril Islands has prevented them from signing a formal peace treaty since the end of World War II.

Moscow Says West, Ukraine Threaten Russia Security

Putin declined to say whether Moscow planned to move troops across Ukraine's border as the West has been alleging for weeks.

sedimentary sentry

Russian Military Rolls Out ‘Spy Rock’ Robot

"Due to its disguise and ability to change positions, it can come in handy in trench warfare," Zvezda wrote.

Russia Says Latest Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile Test Successful

Russia, the United States, France and China have all been experimenting with so-called hypersonic glide vehicles.

Russia Launches Classified Military Satellite

The satellite is believed to be part of the Kremlin's early warning anti-missile system.

'difficult situation'

Russia to Boost Military in Face of ‘Increased NATO Activity'

Moscow maintains that any military buildup near Ukraine is a response to Western military activity near its borders.

deconfliction dialogue

U.S., Russian Military Chiefs Speak on the Phone

Western countries have raised alarm over reported Russian military activity near Ukraine.

next-gen weaponry

Russia Test-Fires Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile in Arctic

“The target was struck with a direct hit,” the Defense Ministry said.

Russia Calls for Joint Space Safety Efforts After Space Missile Test Threatens ISS

The U.S. denounced Russia’s alleged missile strike that blew up one of its own satellites and created a cloud of space debris.

2 Russian Paratroopers Die in Belarus Drills Jump

Belarus and ally Russia held joint military drills near the western border with Poland where a migrant crisis is unfolding.

Russian Paratroopers Land in Belarus as Tensions Simmer Over Migrant Crisis

Russian and Belarusian troops will carry out joint tactical exercises at a site located kilometers from the border of EU member Poland.

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