Zapad is not just military theater, it affirms that years of defense modernization and reform have made the Russian military a force with increased capability...

Russia's military posture appears to be primarily coercive and demonstrative in nature.

It would be a mistake for great and middle powers to ignore the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

The much-touted Avangard system became operational at the end of last year.

The picture is far from rosy.

Not only is the Russian military actually unlikely to withdraw from Syria, it will probably continue operations there.

The Defense Ministry has a new plan to modernize Russia's armed forces through 2025.