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Articles with tag "National Guard"
increased armament
Russia Backs Bill to Arm National Guard with Heavy Weapons
The National Guard, which answers directly to Putin, will be able to possess military-grade weapons if the bill is passed.
new arms
Russian National Guard Eyes Tanks After Wagner Mutiny
Rosgvardiya, which answers to the Kremlin, has taken on a broader role since its founding including by joining the offensive on Ukraine.
1 Min read
Ukraine Casualties
Russian National Guard Spokesman Killed in Ukraine
Col. Sergei Postnov served as a war correspondent in the National Guard’s “information response group.”
safety first
Russian Guard to Train Journalism Students on Protest Coverage – Reports
The National Guard will train student reporters after widespread reports of journalists being beaten and detained at protests nationwide.
loyalty check
Putin Recreates Soviet-Era Political Supervision Over National Guards
Putin's decree creates a new post in Russia’s National Guard to ensure ideological education and political unity.
Breaking rank
Russian National Guardsman Asks Colleagues to Disobey ‘Criminal Orders’ to Detain Protesters
He called the detentions “repressions that have engulfed our city” and called for the release of “political prisoners.”
Help wanted
Russian Riot Police Launch Recruitment Drive 'To Suppress Uprisings' in Moscow
The search for new recruits across the country comes amid a summer of mass opposition protests that have rocked Moscow.
Housing conflict
Russian Riot Police Complain of Evictions in Video to Putin
More than 20 retired officers, some of whom had career-ending injuries, are reportedly at risk of becoming homeless.
National Guard
Russian National Guard Officers Injured in Grenade Attack in Ingushetia
Two suspects opened fire and threw a grenade at the officers in a shopping mall in Ingushetia on Wednesday.
National Guard
Gunman Killed After Attacking Russian National Guard Troops in Krasnodar
National Guard troops were previously targeted in a series of attacks in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region in 2017.
Protest
Russia's National Guard Buys Laser-Equipped Vans to Disperse Protesters
The service bought two minivans fitted with laser dazzlers capable of incapacitating their target, according procurement data.
Oligarchs
Russia to Subsidize Purchase of Vehicles From Sanctioned Oligarch’s Carmaking Giant
Deripaska was named in a list of sweeping U.S. sanctions against major Russian businessmen and structures last April for “malign activities.”
Navalny
Russian Security Chief Snubs Navalny’s Debate Challenge
Navalny challenged Zolotov on Thursday to a live “verbal duel” on state television.
National Guard
Navalny Accepts Putin Ex-Bodyguard’s Duel Challenge
Navalny, in turn, challenged Zolotov to a live debate on state television and gave him a one-week deadline to reply.
Navalny
Of Meat and Men
To understand Russian politics, sometimes you need a culinary education. I'm on it.
opinion
Tatiana Stanovaya
Vladimir Putin's Inner Circle Is Splintering (Op-ed)
Viktor Zolotov’s video message to Alexei Navalny shows that, increasingly, it's every man for himself.
Duma
Russian Deputy Submits Bill to Regulate Duels
The so-called “Code on Dueling” limits handgun, sword and epee combat strictly to state officials.
Social media
Zolotov vs. Navalny Showdown, in Memes
The head of Russia's National Guard challenged opposition politician Alexei Navalny to a fight over an anti-corruption video on Tuesday.
Protest
Russia’s National Guard Promises ‘Tough Response’ to Election Disturbances
Alexei Navalny has called on supporters to lead a mass boycott of the presidential elections in March.
Chechnya
Chechen Girl Killed by Stray Bullet on New Year’s Eve
The teenager was killed by a bullet shot into the air in celebration of the coming New Year.
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