Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners
Russia has returned 84 of its captured troops from Ukrainian territory and handed over the same number of Ukrainian troops in exchange, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Russian-Iranian military exercises to be held in Caspian Sea
Russia and Iran will begin joint military exercises in the Caspian Sea tomorrow. They will last for several days.
Russian, Chinese and Iranian navies to hold exercises near Chabahar
The next joint naval exercises of the Russian, Chinese and Iranian navies will take place next week. The eastern Iranian port of Chabahar has been designated as the meeting point.
Russian and Uzbek Defense Ministers agree on cooperation
The plan for military cooperation between Russia and Uzbekistan for 2025 and the strategic partnership program in the military sector for …
First military training center opened in Karachay-Cherkessia
33 cadets were selected for the training in the military center
Russian Caspian Flotilla warships sail out of Baku port
Volgodonsk small artillery and Anatoly Gujvin hydrographic ships of the Caspian Flotilla of Russian Navy, who were in Azerbaijan on an unofficial friendly visit, have left the Baku port on June 30, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry's …
Russian-Turkish monitoring center in Aghdam to stop its activity
The activity of the Turkish-Russian Joint Monitoring Center in Azerbaijan's Aghdam will be stopped, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported. The process is being coordinated by Moscow and Baku. The joint …
Putin approves spring conscription of 150 thousand people into army
The spring conscription starts tomorrow in the Russian Federation. This will be the first time that people under the age of 30 can be called up for service.
Azerbaijan ranks among strongest armies of the world
Azerbaijan took 59th place in the Global Firepower's World Military Strength Ranking for 2024. The United States ranks first on the list. Other countries in the top ten are Russia, China, India, South Korea, the UK, Japan, Turkey, …
Russia and UAE to widen military-technical cooperation
The United Arab Emirates is a reliable partner of Russia in the sphere of military-technical cooperation and both countries discuss the prospects of …
Pashinyan sees no advantages in Russian military bases in Armenia
The Armenian Prime Minister is doubtful about the need for Russian bases on the territory of Armenia
New missile corvette joins Russia's Black Sea Fleet
The missile corvette Tsiklon built at the Zaliv Shipyard in Kerch has joined the Russian Navy on July 12, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. "An official ceremony took place at the Shipyard named after Butoma in …
Russian Armed Forces guarantee peace in Syria, Karabakh - Defense Minister
Russian troops stationed in Syria and in Nagorno-Karabakh are a guarantee of preserving peace in these regions, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Wednesday. "For over a year, Russian peacekeepers have been ensuring the …
Russia proposes measures for unconditional compliance with BWC
Russia put forward three proposals to increase the transparency of national biological programs and to comply with the requirements of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Biological and Toxin …
Putin signs decree on conscripting foreign citizens
Russian citizens who also have a foreign citizenship or a residence permit of another country can be drafted into the Russian army, as follows from President Vladimir Putin’s decree issued on Monday. The decree amends some provisions …
Putin declares partial mobilization in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin supported the proposal of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the RF Armed Forces to conduct partial mobilization in the country. In this regard, he signed a corresponding decree. "I …
Azerbaijani army positions in Kalbajar and Lachin again under fire
Positions of Azerbaijani army came under fire, according to the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan. "On the night of September 13-14 and today in the morning, the Armenian armed forces once again violated the ceasefire agreement and …
Kremlin: mobilization in Russia not on agenda
Mobilization in Russia is not on the current agenda, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media. "At this moment - no, it is not on the agenda," Peskov said, when asked if the authorities were considering full …
Medvedev praised Russian defense capability
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday said, after touring a military equipment display at Patriot Park, he was confident in Russia’s high defense capabilities. "I have visited the international …
Defense Ministry to sign contracts for production of UAVs at Army-2022 forum - source
Russia’s Defense Ministry will sign several contracts for the production of batches of strike and reconnaissance-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Army-2022 forum, a source in the military-industrial complex told TASS on the …
