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Articles with tag "Shoigu"

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Putin Meets Senior Chinese General, Hails Growing Military Ties

"Our contacts in the military and military-technology spheres are becoming increasingly important," Putin told Zhang Youxia, a high-ranking general and...
vostok command

Russian Defense Minister Orders Winter Readiness in Visit to Frontline

Shoigu was briefed about preparations for winter combat, signaling Moscow's determination to continue waging war into next year. 
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'no statute of limitations'

Russia Seeks Extradition of Ukrainian Nazi Veteran From Canada

Shoigu claimed Yaroslav Hunka had “direct participation” in the genocide of Poles and Jews in the Lviv region of Soviet Ukraine.
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HOLD POSITIONS

Shoigu Says ‘Confident’ in Situation in Ukraine

The Defense Minister said that despite Ukrainian counteroffensives, the Russian army were continuing to implement their objectives.
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su-34s in demand

Russian Defense Minister Calls to Speed Up Bomber Production

The Kremlin has announced a massive spending hike to accommodate its military needs in Ukraine as its large-scale offensive approaches its second year...
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strengthening alliance

Russia Defense Chief Shoigu Makes Iran Visit

The visit "will contribute to strengthening Russian-Iranian military ties and will be an important stage in the development of cooperation between the...
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extended tour

North Korea's Kim Inspects Key Weapons, Warship With Russian Defense Chief

Shoigu showed Kim the Kinzhal missile system on the MiG-31I missile carrier. They then boarded frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov with anti-submarine weapons...
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banned weapons

Russian Defense Minister Threatens Use of Cluster Munitions in Ukraine

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed Moscow has so far refrained from using cluster munitions out of “humanitarian” concerns.
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frontier troubles

Russia Vows Response to ‘Threats’ on Western Border

"Threats to the military security of the Russian Federation have multiplied in the western and northwestern strategic areas," Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu...
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frontline trip

Russian Defense Minister Visits War Zone in Ukraine

Video showed Shoigu boarding a helicopter, meeting with officers and inspecting a Swedish armored combat vehicle captured by Russian forces. 
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residential strike

6 Killed in Сentral Ukraine as Moscow Says Intensified Strikes

Among the dead in Kryvyi Rih were a 10-year-old girl and her 45-year-old mother, while 64 people were injured, according to local authorities.
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arms assistance

U.S. Says Shoigu Looking for Weapons in North Korea

"We're seeing Russia desperately looking for support, for weapons," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
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Red carpet

Russia Defense Minister Says N.Korea 'An Important Partner' During Visit

The Russian delegation's meeting with defense officials in Pyongyang would "contribute to strengthening cooperation between our ministries of defense,"...
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slow movement

Moscow Says Russian Forces Advanced 1.5 Km in Eastern Ukraine

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed that Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian offensive near the town of Lyman.
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military oath

Shoigu Praises Army 'Loyalty' During Mutiny

In his first public comments since Wagner's failed revolt, the Russian defense minister sought to shore up support for the military.
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Web of intrigue

Senior Russian General Knew About Wagner Leader’s Mutiny Plans – NYT

Anonymous U.S. officials said Prigozhin would not have launched his revolt unless he believed others in positions of power would come to his aid.
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Back in action

Russian Defense Minister Makes First Appearance After Wagner Revolt

Defense Ministry video showed Shoigu visiting a "forward command post" in Ukraine, but the date and exact location of the visit were not specified.
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fall from grace

Future of Putin Pal Shoigu on Line After Wagner Revolt

The minister of defense has, for the moment, completely vanished from public view.
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Formalizing hierarchy

20 Russian Volunteer Units Sign Military Contracts – Defense Ministry

The Defense Ministry has said the contracts signed with volunteer fighter detachments would improve combat effectiveness.
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new accusations

Moscow Warns Kyiv Against Targeting Crimea with Western Arms

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed Ukrainian forces were planning to use Western-supplied missiles to strike targets inside Russia and annexed Crimea...
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