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Russian Military Personnel Costs Hit Record High – Analysis

The surge in spending reflects the Kremlin’s determination to keep waging its war in Ukraine at any cost.

Russia Moves to Limit Exemptions for Military Conscripts

The government document on preparing citizens for military service calls for the share of exempt citizens to be reduced to 17.5% by 2030 and to 16% by...

Russia Permits Army Commanders to Detain Soldiers Without Court Approval

The decree reflects a broader effort to tighten control over troops in the fourth year of the invasion of Ukraine.

Belarus to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With Russia

Minsk said the troop reduction was meant “to demonstrate to our allies and partners around the world the truly peace-loving position of the Republic...

Putin Sacks Chief of Military's Land Forces

Oleg Salyukov will become a deputy to ex-Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who was removed last year and made Secretary of the Security Council.

Russian Army Fully Launches Digital Call-Up System to Crack Down on Draft Dodgers

The online registry was previously shown to function in test mode in only three regions, but that notice has now disappeared from the website.

Siberian Arms Plant Expanding to Produce High-Powered Explosives – Reuters

The facility is owned by the Ya.M. Sverdlov plant, which the EU describes as the “only Russian manufacturer” of the explosives RDX and HMX.

Russian Police Raid Gyms and Martial Arts Clubs Amid Spring Conscription Drive

In one raid, a military recruitment officer reportedly accompanied police to hand out conscription notices directly to gym-goers.

'We Have Our Own Gestapo': A Russian Military Deserter Recalls His Time Inside a Secret Jail for Defectors

Georgy, 44, describes his ordeal in secret detention facilities where defectors were held in brutal conditions.

Russian Court Jails Man for Poison Attempt on Army Pilots

The man attempted to kill the pilots with poisoned alcohol and cakes at a graduation party on Ukrainian orders, investigators claimed.

Russia Doubles Budget for State-Sponsored ‘Youth Army’

Russia has ramped up its efforts to promote "military-patriotic" education since sending troops into Ukraine in 2022.

Former Russian Army General Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Bribery

Shamarin was one of several senior military officials arrested last year in what observers have described as a broader anti-corruption campaign.

Russia Spending $22M Per Day on Military Recruitment – Analysis

Most of the costs of paying sign-on bonuses to new recruits are shouldered by regional governments.

Moscow Renews Military Recruitment Efforts Despite U.S. Push for Peace Talks – Vyorstka

The report comes despite the United States pushing for a negotiated end to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

So You’ve Been Drafted Into the Russian Army. What Does That Mean?

Putin ordered the conscription of 160,000 men for this spring's draft, marking the largest campaign in 14 years.

United Russia Seeks to Curb Ukraine War Focus, Militant Rhetoric Ahead of WWII Victory Anniversary

Veterans of Russia’s past military campaigns argue that the ruling party has focused too much on soldiers who fought in Ukraine.

In Armenia's Second City, Russian Military Outpost With a Dark Past Faces a Precarious Future

Russia’s base in Gyumri is its last major outpost of military influence in Armenia. But amid changing geopolitical tides, are its days numbered?

Russian Army’s Use of Donkeys in Ukraine Underscores a Staggering Equipment Shortage

Evidence of soldiers using donkeys, horses and even camels to transport supplies raises questions about the army's ability to recover from its losses.

Trump Eyes Summit With Xi-Putin, Shaking Up World Order

"When we straighten it all out, then I want one of the first meetings I have is with President Xi of China, President Putin of Russia," said Trump.

Russian Soldier Found Dead in Armenia – Reports

The death appears to be the first instance of a Russian soldier dying in Armenia since Yerevan started publicly distancing itself from Moscow in 2023.

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