North Korea to send 6,000 more troops to Russia under Kursk “restoration” label
Russian Security Council claims deployment will aid infrastructure efforts in Kursk Oblast.
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Kim Jong Un reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Shoigu conveyed Putin's gratitude for Pyongyang's "solidarity with Russia's position on all critical geopolitical issues, particularly on the Ukrainian issue."
“Crimes against humanity”: International Court issues arrest warrants for Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov
The International Criminal Court (ICC) found reasonable grounds to believe that Russia's former Defense Minister Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov intentionally caused great suffering and serious injury to Ukrainian civilians by directing a series of missile strikes against Ukraine's electric infrastructure.
UK intel: No shift on war in Ukraine expected after Russia replaced Shoigu with Belousov as defense minister
Russia's appointment of economist Belousov as new defense minister, replacing Shoigu, is unlikely to have major immediate effect on Russia's approach to war in Ukraine, per UK intelligence.
ISW: Putin punishing Shoigu for failing to achieve Kremlin’s military goals in Ukraine
This follows the arrest of a deputy defense minister & suggests Putin blames Shoigu for failing to meet military goals in Ukraine. However, Shoigu's dismissal seems unlikely in 2024.
Russia arrests ally of Defense Minister Shoigu over Ukrainian cyber attack, not bribery – Media
Timur Ivanov, who has served as a deputy to Sergey Shoigu since 2016, was arrested on 23 April.
No sense in talking to Russia, Europe must support Ukraine, French FM says
French FM Séjourné is skeptical about dialog with Russia, highlights Europe's crucial role in providing long-term aid to ensure Ukraine's victory against the Russian invasion, emphasizing the importance of European unity and commitment.
Shoigu warns France against deploying troops to Ukraine in rare phone call
The Russian defense minister stated Macron's idea would "create problems for France" in his first such call in 20 months.
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
Shoigu publicly presented a series of proposed Russian defense policy changes to significantly increase the size of the…
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…