Russian military
Updates on the Russian military. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is the world's fifth-largest military force and Russian President Vladimir Putin is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. With a budget of nearly $70 billion, Russia's armed forces holds the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world and the world's second largest fleet of ballistic submarines.
Zelensky says Trump's "unpredictability" could end war with Russia
During his campaign, Trump claimed he could end the nearly three-year-long conflict in Ukraine within a single day.
How Russia's military has changed ahead of 2025
Nearly three years of war have devastated much of Moscow's military, but its other forces, like its naval fleet and air force, remain strong.
Russian commanders refusing "suicidal" orders to cross Dnieper River—Report
Officers are defying orders and pushing back on crossing the Dnieper River to seize territory in an offensive.
Russia holds interest rates at 21% amid inflation
Contributing factors to inflation include increased military production, labor shortages, and a weakening ruble.
North Koreans 'cannon fodder' as report says over 1,000 killed and injured
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Pyongyang has sent 11,000 troops to fight against Kyiv's forces.
Putin goads US to deploy THAAD in Ukraine: 'See what our boys can learn'
Russia's President Putin has released a statement apparently goading the U.S. to deploy THAAD in Ukraine.
Putin reveals when Russia may use nuclear weapons under new doctrine
Vladimir Putin addressed Russia's recent change of nuclear doctrine while speaking to TV audiences at his annual Q&A, issuing a warning to the West.
Putin refuses to give deadline on liberating Kursk
Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to provide a specific timeline for when Ukrainian forces might be expelled from Russia's Kursk region.
Four Russian aircraft intercepted near Alaska
The North American Aerospace Defense Command tracked four Russian military aircraft operating within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on Tuesday.
Russia arrests suspect in senior general's scooter bomb killing
The suspect, described as an Uzbek citizen born in 1995, was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence, according to Russia's Federal Security Service.
Russian chemical weapons general killed by bomb in scooter
Lt. General Igor Kirillov was charged in Ukraine in absentia on Monday for the use of banned chemical weapons and had been sanctioned by other countries.
Photos show F-35 jets intercepting Russian aircraft in "NATO Lake"
Two Dutch stealth fighter jets intercepted three Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea last week.
Russian attack submarine calls at Chinese port
The Russian submarine is capable of launching Kalibr cruise missiles that have seen extensive use in strikes against Ukraine.
Russian Tor-M2 system blown up in strike: Video
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Force Command posted the video on its official Facebook page on Saturday morning.
Russia's weapons exports plunge 93 percent in three years
Earlier this year, data showed that the country had fallen to third place on the list of the world's top arms exporters for the first time.
War between Russia and US will take 'nuclear character', Lavrov warns
Russia's Foreign Secretary said any attacks on Russian territory with Western-supplied weapons would trigger severe retaliation.
Video shows Russian warships arriving at Chinese port
The visiting Russian naval officers and sailors will meet with their Chinese counterparts to discuss professional skills.
US ally tracks Russian submarine near territory
Japan said the Russian sub and a rescue towboat did not sail into Japan's territorial waters or conduct any dangerous behavior.
Russia seizes Ukraine territory the size of Singapore
It is believed that Ukraine will continue to experience some tough months ahead as Russian forces continue to make gains over the winter.
Russian attack submarine intercepted in South China Sea
The submarine is capable of firing Kalibr cruise missiles that have seen extensive use in strikes against Ukraine.
Russia and China issue update after nuclear bomber patrol near US allies
China claimed the flights did not target any third party, while Russia said there was no foreign airspace violation.
Ukraine destroys Russia's prized $24m 'Zoopark' radar
Soldiers of the Kryla unit, in the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine's Active Operations Department, discovered and hit the radar station.
Russia's daily losses in Ukraine pass grim new milestone: Kyiv
If accurate, the latest casualty figures make grim reading for Vladimir Putin, with record daily and monthly losses recorded.
Ukraine destroys 88 Russian drones in huge overnight attack
A recent report said that Ukraine had been redirecting Russian explosive drones back toward Russia and Belarus by confusing their navigation systems.
Russia and China stage nuclear bomber exercise near US allies
South Korean fighter jets were scrambled as Russian and Chinese bombers entered the country's air-defense zone.
Zelensky demands air defense, Russian assault leaves 1 million in the dark
Explosions were reported in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Rivne, Khmelnytskyi, Lutsk, and many other cities in central and western Ukraine.
Russian spy ship sighted in NATO waters near US aircraft carrier
The vessel is known for researching critical underwater infrastructure, the Portuguese navy said,
Russia loses 1,480 troops, 19 artillery systems in a day: Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities issued a fresh update on Tuesday morning.
Russia loses 1,610 troops, 22 artillery systems in a day: Ukraine
Kyiv's latest update follows reports earlier this month that Russian casualties have hit grim records in the ongoing war with Ukraine.
Russia's "shadow fleet" hit with new wave of sanctions
The U.K. has imposed a new wave of sanctions designed to choke Russian oil revenues and constrain the Kremlin's ability to fund its war in Ukraine.
