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Russia-North Korea Defense Pact Enters Into Force

The treaty obligates both states to provide military assistance “without delay” in the case of an attack on the other.

Russian Lawmakers Pass Spending Bill With Record Defense Budget

The three-year budget allocates a record $133.63 billion to national defense in 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of the government’s total spending.

Putin Finalizes North Korea Defense Deal

The deal comes amid reports that Pyongyang has dispatched thousands of troops to fight against Ukraine.

Russian Senators Ratify Defense Treaty With North Korea

“I believe this treaty is very timely,” Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko told lawmakers ahead of the vote.

Kremlin Says Defense Pact With North Korea 'Unambiguous'

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the wording in the mutual defense treaty signed by Moscow and Pyongyang this summer "does not need to be clarified."

U.S. Charges 5 Russian Military Officers Over Ukraine Cyberattacks

The officers are accused of conducting cyberattacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine ahead of the Russian invasion.

Deputy Commander of Leningrad Military District Arrested on Bribery Charges

Mumindzhanov is accused of accepting more than $223,325 in bribes in exchange for helping companies secure government contracts.

U.S. Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia’s Defense Sector

The Treasury Department's sanctions targeted nearly 400 individuals and entities "whose products and services enable Russia to sustain its war effort and...

Senior Russian Official in Tehran To Deepen Security Ties

Sergei Shoigu's visit comes amid fears of a wider war in the region following last week's killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

Russia, North Korea Sign Mutual Defense Deal as Kim Pledges Support for Ukraine Invasion

The pledge of military cooperation was part of a strategic treaty signed at a summit in Pyongyang, where Putin was making his first visit in 24 years.

Russia Expels U.K. Defense Attache in Tit-For-Tat Move

The U.K. had earlier accused Moscow's defense attache of being "an undeclared military intelligence officer," a charge Moscow called a lie.

How Delayed U.S. Aid Expanded the War in Ukraine’s Skies

As Congress held up vital aid for half a year, Russia exploited Ukraine’s dwindling supplies to bombard the country from the air to deadly effect.

Russia Nationalized 15 Defense Firms Since 2023 – Top Prosecutor

Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov valued the enterprises at a total value of 333 billion rubles.

Niger Regime Chief Talks ‘Security Cooperation’ With Putin

Niger has embraced Russia as a fledgling defense partner since the elected president was ousted last year.

‘Alcoholics and Criminals’ Dominate Russian Army Recruits, Says Siberian City MP

“Over the last year our contract soldiers were mostly alcoholics, homeless people, derelicts, prisoners and others.”

Russia Has Created 520K New Defense Jobs, Putin Says

The defense sector accounts for much of the sanctions-hit economy's growth.

Baltic Nations to Build Defense Network Along Borders With Russia, Belarus

Estonia's Defense Minister said Russia's invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the need for “physical defensive installations on the border.”

Russia Boosts Troop Numbers by 15%

The army said the increase was "due to growing threats to our country linked with the special military operation and the continuing expansion of NATO."...

Russian Lawmakers Back Massive Military Spending Increase

Parliamentarians in the State Duma voted to approve Russia's spending plans for 2024-26, including a 68% increase in military spending next year.

Russia and Kyrgyzstan to Create Shared Air Defense System

Russia has similar agreements with other allied countries including Kazakhstan, Belarus and Tajikistan.

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