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Articles with tag "military"
behind bars
Russian Soldier Given Lengthy Prison Term for Mass Shooting of Fellow Conscripts
Ramil Shamsutdinov has said his actions were retaliation to hazing and bullying.
WITHDRAWAL
Russia Pulling 'Military Instructors' Out of Central African Republic
Russia told the UN it plans to withdraw the 300 "military instructors" it sent to the Central African Republic at the end of 2020.
KEY AGREEMENT
New START: Expiring Arms Accord Between Cold War Rivals
Negotiations to renew the treaty stalled under the Trump administration, who lobbied unsuccessfully to have China become a party to the restrictions.
seeking stability
Russia Sent '300 Military Instructors' to C.Africa – Ministry
Russia "promptly responded" to a request from CAR's government after an alleged attempted coup ahead of upcoming elections.
Fatal attack
3 Dead in Axe and Gun Attack at Russian Military Base
Activists said the suspect behind the attack was a victim of hazing, which they claim is still common in the army.
little officers
‘Silovichok’ Children’s Military Playground Rekindles Debate in Russia
Opinions were divided over the playground, which features tank-shaped merry-go-rounds, warplane-shaped jungle gyms and more.
FLYOVER
U.S. Jets Intercept Russian Bombers Near Alaska
The U.S. air defence command said it intercepted a Russian bomber formation flying near Alaska on Wednesday.
international espionage
Retired Austrian Colonel Jailed Over Spying for Russia
The 71-year-old colonel "betrayed state secrets at the expense of Austria for a foreign secret service."
I SPY
Explainer: What Is the Open Skies Treaty and Why Is U.S. Quitting?
U.S. President Donald Trump has shocked both Moscow and European allies with plans to leave another major arms treaty.
FATAL CRASH
Russian Military Helicopter Crashes, Killing Crew
Three crew members were killed in the incident, which occurred outside Moscow on Tuesday evening.
taking a toll
High Suicide Rate Plagues Russian Military, Lawmaker Says
The report comes amid renewed focus on the Russian military’s hazing culture that has survived despite widespread reform efforts.
Military Conflict
Syrian Army Retreats After Idlib Attack, Russia Says
Russia's Defense Ministry said that up to 40 Syrian soldiers have been killed in militant attacks.
Illicit sales
Germany Jails Russian for Exporting Embargoed Military Tech
The man was accused of selling more than $2 million worth of illegal goods to “military recipients in Russia.”
open letter
Russian Conscript Blames Fatal Shooting Spree on Army Hazing 'Hell'
The shooting that killed eight fellow soldiers last fall has shone a spotlight on hazing in Russia's military.
Clandestine care
Russian Clinic Treated Mercenaries Injured in Secret Wars Abroad
The treatment shows that fighters have received indirect support from the country's elite even as the Kremlin denies they fight abroad on its behalf.
ARCTIC FRONTIER
Russia Plans to Set Up Arctic Air Defense 'Dome' With S-400 Missiles
Russia aims to arm all of the Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries.
DRONE WARS
U.S. Says Drone Shot Down by Russian Air Defenses Near Libyan Capital
The U.S. military believes that an unarmed American drone was in fact shot down by Russian air defenses.
Growing Pains
In Push for Africa, Russia's Wagner Mercenaries Are 'Out of Their Depth' in Mozambique
The secretive Kremlin-linked group is growing in scope and ambition, winning contracts normally reserved for local security firms.
Artillery action
Russia Fires Heavy Artillery Before Missile Forces Holiday
The holiday marks the start of the Red Army's counteroffensive against German forces during the Battle of Stalingrad.
In Photos
Moscow Re-Enacts Famous 1941 Military Parade on Red Square
Some 4,000 people put on their most historically accurate uniforms to re-enact the famous Soviet military parade.
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