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crime and punishment

In Russia, Conscription Is a Weapon for Silencing Dissent

Three prominent allies of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny have been sent to the army against their will in the past five years.

UKRAINIAN CONFLICT

Explainer: Why Are Tensions Between Russia and Ukraine Ratcheting Up?

Warnings and statements coming from Moscow, Kiev and Washington are the most serious and strongly worded in months.

Russian Soldier Given Lengthy Prison Term for Mass Shooting of Fellow Conscripts

Ramil Shamsutdinov has said his actions were retaliation to hazing and bullying.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Russian Military Helicopter Crashes, Killing Crew

Three crew members were killed in the incident, which occurred outside Moscow on Tuesday evening.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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