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Putin Claims Russia Is Recruiting Nearly Twice as Many Soldiers as Ukraine

Speaking at a Kremlin meeting on economic development, Putin claimed that up to 60,000 people “volunteer” to join the Russian Armed Forces every month...

Jailed Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Hospitalized in Moscow

Pavel Popov, who is accused of fraud, was hospitalized with chronic health issues as doctors weigh possible surgery.

Suspect in Death of Russian General Charged With Terrorism

The 42-year-old Russian man could face life in prison if found guilty of the charges.

Russian Army General Killed in Moscow Car Explosion, Investigators Say

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, the deputy chief of the Russian General Staff’s Main Operational Directorate, was killed in the blast.

Military Court Jails Ex-General Ivan Popov 5 Years Over Fraud Allegations

The general’s arrest in May 2024 sparked criticism from pro-war bloggers, who accused Russia’s top brass of sidelining a respected commander.

Russian Forces Close to Fully Liberating Kursk Region, Military Says

After Moscow’s forces regained control of the village of Oleshnya, Ukrainian troops reportedly hold just one more village near the border.

Russian Army Claims Sumy Missile Strike Targeted Ukrainian Military Commanders

Ukrainian officials said the Sunday morning attack killed 34 civilians, including two children, and wounded 117 others.

Russian Court May Release Jailed Army General Popov to Fight in Ukraine – TASS

Popov, who was arrested on fraud charges, reportedly asked Putin to allow him to “continue smashing the enemy” in Ukraine in a letter last month.

Trial Begins for Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Accused of Embezzlement

Prosecutors accuse former deputy defense minister Timur Ivanov of embezzling millions of dollars during his military service.

opinion Mikhail Komin

Unprecedented Defense Ministry Purge Sparks Concern in Russian Elite

The anxiety caused by the Defense Ministry purge has been intensified by the fact that new rent flows have been divided between elite groups.

FSB Claims Foiled Ukrainian Assassination Plots on Russian Defense Officials

The arrests come in the wake of the Dec. 17 assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov and his assistant in Moscow.

Russia Says Test-Fired Missiles in Eastern Mediterranean Drills

The tests come as Russia's ally Syria loses ground to Islamist rebels.

Russian Defense Minister in North Korea for Unannounced Visit

Defense Minister Andrei Belousov praised the expanding cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

Russian Military Vows Retaliation After Ukraine Launches New ATACMS Strikes on Kursk Region

Russia’s Defense Ministry said the two separate strikes damaged military equipment and injured personnel.

Russia Confirms Ukraine Used U.K.-Made Storm Shadow Missiles in Cross-Border Strikes

Pro-war bloggers and Western media had reported earlier that the Storm Shadow missiles were used in targeting Russia’s Kursk region.

Putin Appoints Sacked Komi Head to Senior Defense Ministry Post

Vladimir Uyba’s press service said he was appointed first deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry’s main military medical directorate.

Russia Simulates ‘Massive’ Nuclear Response to Enemy Attack

Vladimir Putin said at the start of the exercise that “Russia affirms its firm stance that the use of nuclear weapons is a last-resort measure.”

Moscow and Beijing Pledge to Strengthen Military Ties as Russian Defense Minister Visits China

Defense Minister Andrei Belousov was greeted by saluting Chinese servicemen and a military band playing the Russian national anthem.

Russia Allows Criminal Defendants to Fight in Ukraine

The move is expected to expand the pool of potential recruits for Russia's two-and-a-half-year war.

Russia’s Army Plans to Enlist 20K Criminal Defendants for Ukraine War – IStories

A military source said the Defense Ministry turned to criminal defendants after running out of convicted prisoners willing to volunteer to fight.

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