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Articles with tag "Defense"
'Arsenal for autocracy'
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.
cut ties
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.
1 Min read
News Analysis
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.
6 Min read
asset seizure
Russia Nationalized 15 Defense Firms Since 2023 – Top Prosecutor
Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov valued the enterprises at a total value of 333 billion rubles.
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junta partnership
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.
2 Min read
socially disadvantaged
‘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.”
1 Min read
militarized economy
Russia Has Created 520K New Defense Jobs, Putin Says
The defense sector accounts for much of the sanctions-hit economy's growth.
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trenchs and bunkers
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.”
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expanded force
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."...
1 Min read
doubling down
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.
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kant military base
Russia and Kyrgyzstan to Create Shared Air Defense System
Russia has similar agreements with other allied countries including Kazakhstan, Belarus and Tajikistan.
2 Min read
compulsory service
Russia to Draft 130K Young Men in Fall Military Call-Up
Combined with the 147,000 men drafted during the spring draft, Russia’s Defense Ministry will field 277,000 conscripts in 2023.
1 Min read
no expense spared
Russia Unveils Huge Spending Hike to Battle 'Hybrid War'
Defense spending was set to jump to almost $111.15 billion, totaling around 6% of GDP — more than spending allocated for social policy.
3 Min read
corruption case
Army General Overseeing Moscow’s Air Defense Charged With Bribery – Kommersant
Major General Konstantin Ogienko is accused of taking a bribe in connection with the expropriation of Defense Ministry-owned land.
1 Min read
hardware relocation
Russia Moves Missile Systems From Island Chain Claimed by Japan – Reports
A University of Tokyo lecturer said the systems may have been redeployed to Russia’s borders with Ukraine “in preparation for a potential attack.”...
2 Min read
heavy damage
Russia’s Tank Losses in Ukraine Surpass 2,000 – OSINT Report
The real number of Russia’s tank losses could be up to 20% higher, analysts told The Moscow Times.
2 Min read
deepening ties
Russia to 'Develop' Its Military Facilities in Kyrgyzstan
The Kremlin said the two countries also expect to "deepen military and technical cooperation" as well as their economic and cultural relations.
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state betrayal
Russia Jails Ex-Soldier 13 Years for Treason – State Agencies
Activists say the number of treason cases in Russia has risen significantly since the country invaded Ukraine.
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bird brained
Russian Lawmaker Calls for 'Squadron of Eagles' to Protect Kremlin
A novel proposal to ensure the Kremlin's safety from future drone strikes was made on Thursday.
1 Min read
News Analysis
Kremlin Drone Strike: Ukrainian Attack or False Flag?
Two main theories have emerged about the drone strike on the Kremlin carried out in the early hours of Wednesday.
5 Min read
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