Primorye
Animals Inside Russia's Whale Jail Could Soon Be Freed
Investigators say the animals are being held in freezing water and cramped pens.
Russians Protest Alleged Election Rigging
Election monitor Golos said the results were swung by "massive falsifications."
Russia Searches for U.S. Plane Lost in World War II
The U.S.-made Catalina seaplane crashed in 1945, but it was not piloted by an American.
Russian Submarines Practice Torpedo Duel in Pacific
In 2017, Russia's warships spent four times longer on deployment and drills in the Pacific Oceans than they were planning to.
Russian Marines Go on Sniper Drill Near North Korea
The Kremlin has vowed it will not be caught off guard if war breaks out.
Russian Forces Near North Korea Border Launch Air Drill
Moscow was flexing its muscles in the border regions in recent months.
Russia Amps Up Pacific Drills Amid North Korea Tensions
One of the most time-consuming areas to guard in 2017 has been Primorye—the only Russian region to border North Korea.
Russia Sends Marines Near North Korea Border for Drill
Russian marines are training in field combat in North Korea, bordering Primorye.
Russia Deploys Marines in North Korea Border Region
Two ships in Russia's Pacific Fleet practiced amphibious landing in Primorye, Russia, and more drills in the country's east will follow.
Why Are Russia and India on Army Drills by North Korea?
Russia is on a courtship mission around the Pacific, and its troops are making their presence known near its short but tense North Korean border.
Russian Forces in Pacific Practice Bombing Submarine
Russian ground, air and sea forces have held a series of drills in the Primorye region bordering North Korea in recent weeks.