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Russian Studio Mosfilm Donates 36 Soviet-Era Tanks to Army

Mosfilm CEO Karen Shakhnazarov also boasted that the film studio had donated around $60,00 for Russia’s war needs so far in 2024.

Car Blast Kills Soldier in Annexed Crimea, Russian Officials Say

Police investigators launched a terrorism investigation into the incident, saying that the blast was likely caused by an explosive device.

Indonesia, Russia Kick Off First Joint Naval Drills

Russia has sent three corvette class warships, a medium tanker ship, a military helicopter, and a tug boat for five-day maneuvers in two phases.

Russia Claims Captured Ukraine Village Near Logistics Hub: Defense Ministry

By capturing Vishneve, the Kremlin is one step closer to sieging Pokrovsk, an important logistical hub in eastern occupied Ukraine

Russian Military Releases 85 Indian Nationals, New Delhi Says More Remain

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to raise the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday at the BRICS summit.

Russia, China Hold Joint Navy Patrol in the Pacific

Russian and Chinese navy ships practiced anti-submarine tactics in the northeast of the Pacific Ocean.

Russia Says Captured Another Village in Eastern Ukraine

As Russian army's gradual advance in Ukraine's Donetsk region continues, five more civilians have been killed in the country's south and east

Russia Plans 30% Defense Spending Hike in 2025

According to a draft budget sent to Russia's parliament, defense spending is set to be more than twice the amount of social spending.

Russian Military to Draft 133K Conscripts in Fall Call-Up

The Russian Defense Ministry assured that the newly drafted conscripts will not be deployed to fight on the front lines in Ukraine.

Russian Military to Have Authority Over Nuclear Strike Conditions, Kremlin Says

“This is the prerogative of our specialists... who are closely monitoring the weapons used and how they are being employed,” Moscow said.

Russia Delays Launch of Digital Military Summons Until 2025, Lawmaker Says

State Duma member Andrei Kartapolov said there would be no “mixed” system of paper and electronic summonses for the fall conscription drive.

Russian Army Knew of Possible Ukrainian Incursion Into Kursk Months in Advance – The Guardian

A document from Feb. 19 reportedly predicted “a rapid push from the Sumy region into Russian territory, up to a depth of 80 kilometers.”

Putin Orders Russian Army to Increase Troop Size by 180K

The decree, which takes effect Dec. 1, sets the overall number of personnel within the military at 2,389,139, including 1.5 million servicemen.

Russia, China Kick Off ‘Ocean 2024’ Joint Naval Exercises

More than 400 warships, submarines and support vessels are expected to be deployed in waters across the globe between Sept. 10 and Sept. 16.

Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Arrested for Fraud in Russian Military Theme Park Scandal

Pavel Popov is accused of coercing Patriot Park’s contract workers into performing unpaid construction work at his private property.

Russia, Mongolia Hold Joint Military Drills

Monday’s main phase of the ongoing exercises simulated a “joint Russian-Mongolian group of troops” liberating a settlement taken by “illegal armed...

Russian Strategic Bomber Crashes in Siberia, Killing 1 Crew Member

Regional authorities said all four crew members of the bomber managed to parachute to safety,

Russian Army Employee Arrested for Allegedly Passing Secrets to Kyiv

The woman, whose name and job title were not disclosed, was accused of gathering “information on arsenals, bases and depots.”

Russian Territorial Gains in July Roughly the Size of Washington D.C. – AFP

The analysis shows an increase over the previous month but a noticeable slowdown compared to May.

Ex-Russian Military Construction Head Arrested for Abuse of Power – Kommersant

The reported arrest comes just months after a larger shake-up in the Russian military, which saw the removal of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

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