Russian armed forces

Russian armed forces

• Putin attends military exercise in southern Russia

  Thousands of Russian troops participated in a military exercise in the Black Sea on Friday, aimed at showcasing Russia's resurgent military might. 

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  Putin calls for upgrade of Russian army

  Russian President Vladimir Putin told the country's top brass on Wednesday to drastically upgrade the armed forces in the next few years as part of ... 

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  Russia: no plan for massive evacuation from Syria

  Russia announced for the first time Wednesday that it has evacuated families of its diplomats in Syria some time ago but said it is not planning a ... 

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  Russia's Syria evacuation reflects doubts on Assad

  The Kremlin's evacuation of Russians from Syria on Tuesday marks a turning point in its view of the civil war, representing increasing doubts about ... 

• Russian soldiers to trade foot wraps for socks

  A Russian official says it's time for the nation's soldiers to switch from foot wraps to socks. Since the late 17th century, Russian soldiers have ... 

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  New Russian nuclear submarine enters service

  The Russian navy on Thursday hoisted its flag on a new nuclear powered submarine intended to form a key part of the country's future nuclear deterrent 

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  Russia sends navy squadron to Mediterranean

  A Russian navy squadron has set off for the Mediterranean amid official talk about a possible evacuation of Russians from Syria. The Defense Ministry ... 

• Russian ex-defense minister's confidant charged

  A close associate of a former Russian defense minister was placed under house arrest Friday on charges of defrauding the state of millions of dollars.