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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.

Russia Deploys First Hypersonic Avangard ICBM Missile

Officials say the ICBM flies 27 times faster than the speed of sound.

'Triumph' for purchase

Putin Proposes Russian Weapons for Saudi Arabia After Oil Industry Attacks

These Russian weapons would protect any infrastructure facilities of Saudi Arabia, Putin said.

Arctic militarization

Russia Delivers Weapons to New Arctic Garrison

Ships delivered 175 units of weaponry to the new air defense base in Tiksi in the Far East.

‘Paralyzer’ Laser Drones Developed for the Russian Military – Reports

Russian security forces have been increasingly turning to laser technologies over the past year.

Putin Says Russia Suspends INF Nuclear Deal With U.S.

President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russia has suspended the Cold War-era INF treaty.

Russia Says it Won't Let U.S. Inspect Missile at Heart of Nuclear Dispute

The United States issued Russia a 60-day ultimatum earlier this month to come clean about the alleged missile violation.

Russia's New Laser Weapons Systems Enter Into Service, Military Says

The new system was named "Peresvet" in an online vote earlier this year, in honor of a medieval Russian warrior monk.

Britain Could Have 'Easily' Developed Nerve Agent Linked to Ex-Spy's Poisoning, Russian Scientist Says

Rink says he worked on the Novichok chemical weapons program in the Soviet Union.

U.S. and U.K. Developed 'Novichok' Nerve Agent Linked to Ex-Spy's Poisoning, Russian Official Claims

"There has never been a ‘Novichok’ research project conducted in Russia," the official said.

How the Collapse of the Soviet Union Could Have Helped Skripal's Attackers

The nerve agent used to attack Sergei Skripal could have gotten into the hands of people not acting for the Russian state.

Nigerian Student Hospitalized After Knife Attack in Southern Russia

The 21-year-old student was stabbed in the neck.

Moscow Tests Anti-Missile Shield with Rocket Launch

The shield is designed to intercept missiles targeting Moscow.

Russian Post Office Intercepts Attempt to Mail AK-47 to Siberia

Postal employees discovered two units of firearms in the postal division: a rifle and a Kalashnikov.

Is the U.S. Really Targeting Russians With Bio Weapons?

One expert says there are easier ways to kill off a population

Russia Signs S-400 Missiles Deal With Saudi Arabia

Russia has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia for the delivery of anti-aircraft missiles

Blasting U.S., Putin Orders Destruction of Russia's Last Chemical Weapons

In a state-televised broadcast, President Vladimir Putin oversees the destruction of Russia's last chemical weapons.

Russian Weapons Collector Dies Dismantling Mortar

A World War II-era mortar exploded when the collector tried to saw it apart

Turkey Says Purchase of Russian Missiles 'Not a Concern' for U.S.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said there is no reason for the United States to worry following reports that Turkey is negotiating the purchase...

Growth in Russia's Arms Exports Predicted After 5-Year Lull

Russia’s arms exports are projected to grow in 2017 for the first time in five years

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