Russian Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, held a meeting on increasing the number of Armed Forces to 1.5 million military personnel as part of his work in the joint Special Military Operation (SVO). The meeting was attended by Deputy Defense Ministers, Commanders-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Russia, and commanders on the implementation of the decision
Russian President Addressed Defence Ministry Board
The speech of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, at the meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense this Wednesday, December 21, has been important and quite voluminous. Key statements of the head of the government are given in the list down below. the military potential of almost all major NATO countries is actively used
Almaz-Antey Started Quadrocopters Serial Production
Russian aerospace defense concern “Almaz-Antey” has started serial production of quadrocopters. By the end of the year, about 1,000 drones will be produced at a price “significantly lower than foreign analogues,” as the company’s press service reported. JSC Concern VKO “Almaz-Antey” is a Russian state-owned company in the arms industry, a result of a merger
Russia’s President Allowed Soldiers Serve Under Contract in FSB
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has signed a decree granting Russians the right to sign a contract to serve in the FSB (Federal Security Service). According to the document, conscript soldiers can also serve under contract in the special service and the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation. As reminded, on August 12, Putin also
Russian State Duma Members May Be Mobilized to Defend Motherland
After President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has announced a partial mobilization in Russia that starts today, on September 21, the State Duma deputy, Yuri Shvytkin, decided to support the initiative and his former fellow soldiers, and revealed his desire to join the Russian army. This provoked the speaker of the State Duma, Vyacheslav
Russia’s Defense Ministry to Hold International Anti-Fascist Congress Every Year
The International Anti-fascist Congress will be held annually, as stated by the Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The dicision was made after an International Anti-Fascist Congress held on August 20 at the Patriot Center of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation as part of the Army-2022 forum. “Given the urgency of the issues
Over 50,000 Servicemen Involved in Vostok-2022 Exercises to Be Held in Russia
More than 50 thousand servicemen will be involved in the strategic command and staff exercises “Vostok-2022”, which will be held on September 1-7, 2022, at the training grounds of the Eastern Military District of the Russian Federation, in the waters of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan. “In total, more than 50
Russian ‘Terminators’ Proved Ability to Withstand Javelin Hits
The Russian tank support combat vehicle (BMPT) “Terminator” can withstand a hit by a missile from the American Javelin complex, as reported by an informed source of the RIA Novosti news agency. “The experience of military operations shows that the Terminator BMPT, due to its increased protection, can withstand the hit of the Javelin anti-tank
Russian President Signed Decree on Increasing Military Personnel Number
The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, signed a decree on increasing the staffing of the Russian Armed Forces by 137 thousand servicemen. The relevant document is posted on the country’s legal information portal. “To establish the full-time strength of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the amount of 2,039,758 units, including
Ukrainian Ombudsman Fired for Fakes About Russian Army
Yesterday, on May 31, 2022, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine dismissed the Commissioner for Human Rights, Lyudmila Denisova, with 234 deputies voted for the decision. A kindergarten teacher in her first specialty, Denisova worked by profession for three years, and then received a law degree and began working as a consultant and secretary in court.
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry Announced Delay From Army for IT Specialists
The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation announced the start of accepting applications for a delay from the army for IT specialists through the “State Services” portal. “State Services has started accepting applications for a delay from the army for IT specialists. Accredited IT companies from April 19 can
ArMI-2021: Russia Won Horse Marathon Military Competition [Video]
Russian team won the cup of the International Army Games-2021 (“ArMI-2021”) in the Equestrian Marathon competition held in the Republic of Tyva, TASS reports with reference to the press service of the Central Military District. It is noted that according to the results of two stages (“Horse Marathon for a Long-Distance” and “Mixed Relay for
Russia Took 1st Place at ‘Safe Route’ Military Competition
The Russian team of specialists of the engineering troops won the competition “Safe Route”, which ended on August 29 at the Andreevsky training ground in the Tyumen region, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defence reports. It is specified that the teams of Russia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and Belarus, which showed the best time