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Combat readiness inspection kicks off in Russia’s south

Combat readiness inspection kicks off in Russia’s south

Military units of Russia’s Southern Military District were put on high alert within a combat readiness inspection, the District’s press office told journalists Tuesday, adding that over 6,000 servicemen were dispatched to proving …

Kiev sees no threat of Russian invasion in near future

Kiev sees no threat of Russian invasion in near future

Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexey Reznikov said early on Tuesday he had received no information so far indicating the possibility of Russia’s invasion of his country in the near future. "As of today, the armed forces of …

Last CSTO peacekeepers depart from Kazakhstan

Last CSTO peacekeepers depart from Kazakhstan

The last units of the Russian peacekeepers led by Colonel-General Andrey Serdyukov have departed from Kazakhstan for Moscow to wrap up the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) peacekeeping mission in the Central Asian country, …

CSTO begins pullback from Kazakhstan

CSTO begins pullback from Kazakhstan

CSTO forces have begun their gradual withdrawal from Kazakhstan after it was gripped by anti-government rallies that spilled into deadly violence this month, the Russian military announced Thursday. Russia’s Defense …

Russian paratroopers to hold large-scale drills in Crimea

Russian paratroopers to hold large-scale drills in Crimea

Russia’s Airborne Force will hold large-scale drills in Crimea and the southern Krasnodar Region, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Thursday. The drills are commencing today at the Opuk military training ground in Crimea. …

Putin: Russia to keep improving, reinforcing its armed forces

Putin: Russia to keep improving, reinforcing its armed forces

Russia will continue improving and reinforcing its armed forces, using its strong scientific and technological groundwork, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Defense Ministry expanded board meeting Tuesday. "Based on the …

Russia and India sign agreements on defense cooperation

Russia and India sign agreements on defense cooperation

Russia and India have signed a number of agreements and contracts concerning small arms and defense cooperation, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Twitter on Monday. "Glad that a number of agreements, contracts, …

Russian military monitors U.S. destroyer in Black Sea

Russian military monitors U.S. destroyer in Black Sea

The Russian military has begun to monitor the U.S. missile destroyer The USS Arleigh Burke in the Black Sea, the National Defense Command Center told the media on Thursday. "The Black Sea Fleet’s forces have begun to monitor …

Russian and Turkish defense ministers discuss Syria

Russian and Turkish defense ministers discuss Syria

The Russian and Turkish defense ministers, Sergey Shoigu and Hulusi Akar, held telephone talks on Monday, the Turkish Defense Ministry reported. During their phone call, the ministers "exchanged opinions on bilateral and regional …