Putin Orders Snap Military Exercise in Central Russia
Moscow (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered snap checks on troop combat readiness in Russia’s central military district, the defence ministry said.
Tag: Russia
World View: Russia May Be Building a New Military Base in Syria
In what is potentially a major escalation in the growing sectarian wars in the Mideast, intelligence officials are saying that Russia appears to be building a new military base in Syria, in the Mediterranean port city of Latakia, with an airfield and prefabricated housing units for up to 1,000 personnel.
Iran’s Def Chief: Russia Will Deliver S-300 Missile System by the End of 2015
Iran’s Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan said Russia has agreed to deliver the S-300 surface-to-air missile system by the end of year, despite concerns expressed by the Pentagon over the sale of the advanced air defense system, reports Tehran Times.
U.S. Spots Russian Spy Ship Near Georgia Coast
The U.S. military discovered a Russian intelligence ship near Kings Bay, GA, on its way to Cuba. Kings Bay hosts the U.S. Navy’s East Coast ballistic missile submarine fleet.
Putin Invites Khamenei, Rouhani to Moscow Opening of Grand Mosque
Ali Khamenei, the theocratic dictator of Iran, and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani have been invited to Russia to attend the opening of the Moscow Grand Mosque.
Putin: US to Blame For The Migrant Crisis In The Mediterranean
The Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the migrant crisis emanating from the Middle East on America. He also blamed European states for backing US efforts to spread democracy, which he said were responsible for the current exodus of people
World View: China Displays Belligerence, Militarism in WWII Victory Parade
Contents: China displays belligerence, militarism in WW II victory parade; China’s weaponry highlighted by the anti-American ‘carrier killer’; Many world leaders snub China’s WW II victory parade; China sends warships to Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska; China rewrites history of WW II by giving credit to Mao instead of Chiang
Russia Denies Sending Troops to Syria
Russian officials denied reports that the government placed Russian soldiers in Syria and deployed fighter jets. Reports of Russian activity in the war-torn country swarmed the internet this week.
Revealed: How George W. Bush Saved Georgia From Russia
Earlier this month, coinciding with the seventh anniversary of Russia’s war on Georgia, Dmitri Shashkin, former Georgian defense minister, revealed the role of the Bush administration in stopping the Russian invaders from conquering the whole of the former Soviet Captive Nation.
China Holds Massive Parade to Celebrate 70th Anniversary of Victory Against Japan
China is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the defeat of Japan in World War II today, and what state outlet Xinhua calls the “Chinese People’s War Against Japanese Aggression” that happened alongside it. The nation has organized a massive parade featuring an international coalition of leftist allies.
Mission Creep: Russian Troops Alongside Assad’s Army Fighting Syria Rebels
Russian soldiers and light armoured vehicles have been fighting alongside President Bashar al-Assad’s troops according to state-run Syrian TV. Vision has been released claiming to show troops and a Russian armoured vehicle taking on Syrian rebels in Latakia. It is reportedly possible to
U.S. Considers Cyberwar Sanctions Against Russia, China
Hard on the heels of reports that China and Russia are busy using stolen U.S. government data to identify American intelligence officers and assets, comes word that the Obama administration is considering retaliatory sanctions against Russian and Chinese targets.
Think Tank: Iran Begins Military Shopping Spree in Russia
Iran has embarked upon a shopping spree, heavily focused on its military, ahead of the billions of dollars in sanctions relief funds it expects to receive, courtesy of the nuclear deal it reached with the U.S and five other world powers, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank points out.
Abandon Your ‘Messianic’ Project Of Exporting Democracy, Russia Tells EU
The European Union has been told to abandon its “messianic” project of exporting democracy by Russia. A prominent diplomat has said the EU should instead seek to solve its problems in partnership with Russia, not at its expense. Speaking at
World View: Kiev Violence Triggered by Proposal to Give East Ukraine More Autonomy
Contents: Kiev violence triggered by proposal to give east Ukraine more autonomy; Troops from Chechnya fighting on both sides in Ukraine
Russians Protest Demolition of Demon Mephistopheles Statue
Hundreds of Russians descended upon Saint Petersburg to protest the destruction of a century bas-relief that depicted the demon Mephistopheles. Some fear religious intolerance is growing under President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine: Kiev Parliament Bombed, Dozens Injured
Violence erupted in front of the Ukrainian parliament after a protester threw a grenade at National Guard servicemen and policemen who stood guard outside the building. The explosion killed one person and injured hundreds of policemen.
China and Russia Build Massive Database from Hacks to Use Against America
According to U.S. officials cited by the L.A. Times, China and Russia are cross-indexing the mountain of data stolen in the Office of Personnel Management hack earlier this year with other major data breaches, including stolen airline bookings and the Ashley Madison subscriber database, to identify intelligence officials, their agents, and assets.
Putin Pumps Iron to Show Russians His Healthy, Wholesome Side
From Reuters The Kremlin has released pictures of Russian President Vladimir Putin working out at the gym with Prime Minister Dmitrty Medvedev, images apparently aimed at shoring up Putin’s rugged, masculine image as his popularity dips. Wearing a white T-shirt,
Estonia to Build Fence on Russian Border
Estonia announced plans to build a fence on their border with Russia for extra protection. In the past year, the former Soviet republic often voiced fears they might be Russia’s next target after the Kremlin targeted Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin’s Approval Dips, but Remains High
A poll from the Public Opinion Foundation found Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating is slightly down, but still “extremely high” despite a failing Russian economy.
EU Finally Stands Up to Russia: Hires Crack ‘PR Professionals’ For Brussels
Vladimir Putin, you have been warned. The European Union’s foreign affairs department is ready to launch what it calls a ‘rapid-response team’ to counter Russian aggression in eastern Europe and the Baltic states. Troops and warplanes will not be part of
Report: War Between Russia, NATO Almost Broke Out 66 Times in Past Year
Experts believe a war between NATO and Russia almost broke out 66 times in the past year as tensions continue to escalate after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea. Russian diplomats only made matters worse with threats against former Soviet Union republics and current NATO members.
Shock Video: Anti-Russia Girl Pledges to ISIS, Nazis
Multiple videos have emerged of a toddler doing a Nazi salute while at the same time appearing to pledge allegiance to the Islamic State terror group.
U.S. To Deploy F-22 Warplanes to Europe As Part of Ukraine Response
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States is set to deploy F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets to Europe very soon to show its “commitments to the security and stability” of its European allies, said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James.
