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Russia commits significant forces to stop Ukrainian offensives – ISW
In its update on the Russo-Ukrainian war, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assessed the progress…
July 1 deadline looms as turning point in Prigozhin-MoD feud over Wagner’s absorption by MoD – UK intel
The UK defense ministry tweeted: “On 10 June 2023, the Russian MoD demanded that members of ‘volunteers formations’…
Belarus now has aircraft, missile systems capable of delivering tactical nuclear strikes – Russian Defense Minister
Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that Belarus now has access to assault aircraft and Iskander-M missile systems…
Russian defense minister wants army increased to 1.5 mn troops which is unlikely in short run – ISW
[editorial]In its December 21 Russian offensive campaign assessment, the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) notes…
Russia’s Defense Minister announces end of mobilization in Russia, decree not signed yet
The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu reported that the partial mobilization has apparently ended…
Is Shoygu preparing to become Russian President?
Shoygu first addressed the problem of developing Siberia and about a possible move of the Russian capital, and…
MH17 trial: Donbas “rebels” sent targets for Russia’s artillery attacks on Ukrainian bases
The regular court hearing in The Netherlands in the case of the downing of flight MH17 where these…
Threat of major Russian military operation against Ukraine and West hasn’t disappeared, Felgengauer says
In an interview taken by Rosbalt journalist Aleksandr Zhelenin, the independent Moscow military analyst says that not only…
Intercepted phone calls show MH17 suspects’ connections to Russian military and Kremlin
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down on its way from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur five years ago…
Kremlin planning to avoid transition of power, not to arrange it, Shklyarov says
There are at least two reasons why the Kremlin is working to avoid any transition of power from…
Hollow ‘paper divisions’ are ever larger portion of Russian army, Golts says
By the end of next year, Moscow will have formed 40 new brigades and divisions while cutting the…
Russian military having serious problems retaining contract soldiers, new data show
Vladimir Putin said this week that he remains committed to moving to an all-volunteer military, even though budgetary…
Putin regime now ‘one grandiose fake’ from top to bottom, Eidman says
Vladimir Putin’s use of a video showing American planes to impress Oliver Stone of the power of Russian…
Putin regime now entering its fifth and final phase, Yakovenko says
Vladimir Putin’s regime, which has always been authoritarian and kleptocratic, nonetheless has evolved over the course of the…
Russia can no longer afford a blue water navy, defense minister suggests
Sergey Shoygu, Russia’s defense minister, says that Moscow will still build submarines – a giant one was launched…
Russia’s interest in Libya
While US President Donald Trump is doing its best to prove that Russia is going to become a…
Ten types of Russian weapons didn’t work well in Syria, the Russian defense minister says
Russian forces demonstrated their prowess in the destruction of the opponents of the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad,…
MH17 report may lead Moscow to use military force against Belarus, Minsk analyst says
The reactions to the international report that Russia was behind the shooting down of the Malaysian jetliner have…
Truth and insanity in Moscow
The world is dealing with dangerous criminals in Moscow who maintain that truth is insanity. Vladimir Markin, a…
Moscow analyst: the search for Putin’s successor is on
Even though many of those around Vladimir Putin fear that his ouster would lead to a new Time…