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Putin Oversees Launch of New Russian Submarine and Warships

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday oversaw the commissioning of several new warships and a nuclear-powered submarine as he vowed to further strengthen...

Russian Jailed 12 Years in Crimea for Sharing Naval Info With Ukraine

A court in Moscow-annexed Crimea has sentenced a Russian citizen to 12 years in prison on charges of sharing details about the Russian Navy with Ukrainian...

Recovered debris

Russia Says Crimea Attack Drones Used Grain Corridor ‘Safe Zone’

Russia said Sunday it recovered debris from drones that attacked its fleet in Sevastopol, exploiting the "safe zone" of a grain corridor, and could have...

China, Russia Stage Pacific Navy Drills

Russian and Chinese destroyers and other warships carried out live fire training and helicopter deck flights.

Russia Stages Showcase Naval Parade in St. Petersburg: In Photos

Russia's naval forces went on display amid the country's ongoing offensive in Ukraine.

out of commission

Russia to Scrap World’s Largest Nuclear Sub – Reports

The 175-meter Dmitry Donskoy served in the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet since 1980.

Surviving Moskva Sailors Could Face Redeployment – Novaya Gazeta

The sailors' parents reportedly penned a letter to authorities to protest their sons' redeployment.

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Missing Moskva Conscript’s Father Says Questioned By Russian Security Services

Dmitry Shkrebets was one of the first and most vocal parents of the Moskva crew to search for answers about their sons’ fate.

actionable intelligence

Pentagon Denies Helping Ukraine Sink Moskva

"We did not provide Ukraine with specific targeting information for the Moskva," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

First admission

Russia Admits 1 Dead, 27 Missing After Moskva Cruiser Sinking

This marks Moscow's first admission of the losses following the tragedy.

Photos Appear to Show Stricken Moskva Missile Cruiser

Two low-resolution photos taken from different angles showed a large warship engulfed in smoke.

Russia Hits Kyiv Missile Factory After Moskva Flagship Sinks

The Moskva missile cruiser had been at the forefront of Russia's naval effort in the seven-week conflict.

Russian Flagship ‘Remains Afloat’ After Munitions Explosion – Ministry

The Moskva gained notoriety when it called on Ukrainian border troops to surrender, only to be defiantly refused.

Ukraine Says Destroyed Russian Naval Vessel in Azov Sea

Ukraine on Wednesday said it had struck a Russian naval transport vessel docked in the Azov Sea near the besieged port city of Mariupol, a month into the...

Russian Navy Launches Caspian Sea Drills

The Caspian Sea drills are part of the Russian Navy's larger naval drills currently being held in all waters bordering Russian territory.

Russia Readies for ‘Naval Blockade’ of Ukraine Ahead of Missile Drills – Reports

Russia reportedly issued Feb. 13-Feb. 19 air and naval navigation warnings in the Black Sea and the adjacent Sea of Azov.

‘Goodwill gesture’

Russia to Move Naval Drills Out of Ireland Fishing Waters

The planned exercises had had triggered concern in Dublin and other European capitals.

FISHING STANDOFF

Russian Military Drills Off Irish Coast to Go Ahead Despite Ukraine Tensions

The Russian navy is to go ahead with live fire exercises off the coast of Ireland despite heightened tensions with the West over Ukraine, the Irish fishing...

'common security'

Iran, Russia, China to Stage Indian Ocean War Games

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Tehran has "no limits for expanding ties with Russia" on his visit to Moscow this week.

Russian Navy to Stage Massive Drills as Tensions Flare With West

Over 140 warships, 60 aircraft, 1,000 pieces of military equipment and about 10,000 troops will be involved in the exercises.

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