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A former Russian defense official is detained in a fraud case, part of an ongoing military probe
Read full article: A former Russian defense official is detained in a fraud case, part of an ongoing military probeRussian news reports say a former Defense Ministry official has been detained in a fraud case, the latest high-profile arrest of a senior military official.
The head of Russia's military park and a top Defense Ministry official are arrested for fraud
Read full article: The head of Russia's military park and a top Defense Ministry official are arrested for fraudThe director of a park showcasing Russia's military might was arrested on fraud charges, along with a top Defense Ministry official, part of a sweeping investigation into abuse of office in the top echelons of the military leadership.
International court seeks arrest of Russian officials over attacks on Ukrainian power plants
Read full article: International court seeks arrest of Russian officials over attacks on Ukrainian power plantsThe International Criminal Court says it has issued arrest warrants for Russiaโs former defense minister and its military chief of staff for attacks on Ukraineโs power plants.
Deputy Russian military chief of staff jailed for bribery in latest arrest of high defense official
Read full article: Deputy Russian military chief of staff jailed for bribery in latest arrest of high defense officialRussian news reports say a deputy chief of the military general staff has been arrested on charges of large-scale bribery.
Another top Russian Defense Ministry official is arrested on bribery charges amid Kremlin shake-up
Read full article: Another top Russian Defense Ministry official is arrested on bribery charges amid Kremlin shake-upRussian authorities have arrested a second senior Defense Ministry official on bribery charges days after President Vladimir Putin replaced the defense minister in a Cabinet shake-up.
A Kremlin shake-up of Russia's Defense Ministry comes at a key moment in the Ukraine war
Read full article: A Kremlin shake-up of Russia's Defense Ministry comes at a key moment in the Ukraine warOver the weekend, President Vladimir Putin replaced Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu โ the longest serving member of his Cabinet at 11 1/2 years โ in a rare Kremlin shake-up that came even as a Russian offensive in Ukraine is making gains.
Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term
Read full article: Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th termRussian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office.
Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense minister
Read full article: Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense ministerMoscow's court service says a third man has been detained in a major bribery case involving one of Russian's most senior defense officials.
Russian missiles slam into a Ukraine city and kill 17 people as the war approaches a critical stage
Read full article: Russian missiles slam into a Ukraine city and kill 17 people as the war approaches a critical stageLocal officials say three Russian missiles have slammed into the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, hitting an apartment building and killing at least 17 people.
In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine
Read full article: In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to UkraineRussiaโs defense minister has warned his French counterpart against deploying troops to Ukraine in a rare phone call and noted that Moscow stands ready to take part in talks to end the fighting.
Ukraine claims it downed another Russian early warning and control plane in a major blow to Moscow
Read full article: Ukraine claims it downed another Russian early warning and control plane in a major blow to MoscowUkrainian forces have downed a Russian early warning and control aircraft in a major win for the country as it fights back persistent Russian attacks along the front line.
Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space, denying US claims
Read full article: Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space, denying US claimsRussian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Moscow has no intention to deploy nuclear weapons in space, claiming that the country only has developed space capabilities similar to what the U.S. has.
Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the city's capture
Read full article: Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the city's captureThe Russian military says its forces have completed their takeover of Avdiivka by eliminating the last pocket of resistance at the eastern Ukraine cityโs huge coke plant.
Putin claims Russia's military has the momentum in Ukraine and is poised to meet Moscow's goals
Read full article: Putin claims Russia's military has the momentum in Ukraine and is poised to meet Moscow's goalsRussian President Vladimir Putin has declared that his country's military is well positioned to meet Moscow's goals in Ukraine.
Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 million
Read full article: Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 millionRussian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to increase the number of troops by nearly 170,000 to a total of 1.32 million.
The White House is concerned Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine
Read full article: The White House is concerned Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use against UkraineThe White House says it's very concerned that Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine.
Putin and top military leaders visit southern military headquarters to assess his war in Ukraine
Read full article: Putin and top military leaders visit southern military headquarters to assess his war in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin has visited his southern military headquarters as he assesses the state of his country's forces in Ukraine as the war drags on toward winter.
Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions
Read full article: Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensionsSingaporeโs defense minister has urged China as a dominant power in Asia to take the lead in reducing tensions in the region, warning that a military conflict like the one in Ukraine or the Israel-Hamas war would be devastating for the continent and its future.
Russian forces simulate nuclear strike as upper house rescinds ratification of test ban treaty
Read full article: Russian forces simulate nuclear strike as upper house rescinds ratification of test ban treatyRussiaโs military has simulated a nuclear strike in a drill overseen by President Vladimir Putin.
Russia's foreign minister thanks North Korea for 'unwavering' support of its war in Ukraine
Read full article: Russia's foreign minister thanks North Korea for 'unwavering' support of its war in UkraineRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has thanked North Korea for its support for Russiaโs war on Ukraine as he arrived in Pyongyang.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his way home after concluding a trip to Russia's Far East
Read full article: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his way home after concluding a trip to Russia's Far EastNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on his way home from Russia at the end of a six-day trip that triggered global concerns about weapons transfer deals between the two countries locked in separate standoffs with the West.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers and a warship on a visit to Russia's Far East
Read full article: North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers and a warship on a visit to Russia's Far EastNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected Russiaโs nuclear-capable bombers, hypersonic missiles and an advanced warship on a trip to Russiaโs Far East that has sparked concerns about an arms alliance that could fuel President Vladimir Putinโs war on Ukraine.
Russia is turning to old ally North Korea to resupply its arsenal for the war in Ukraine
Read full article: Russia is turning to old ally North Korea to resupply its arsenal for the war in UkraineAfter a year and a half of fighting in Ukraine, Russia needs to replenish its supplies of ammunition for what could be a long war of attrition.
Russia says southeast Ukraine is now the main focus of fighting in the war
Read full article: Russia says southeast Ukraine is now the main focus of fighting in the warRussia's defense minister says southeast Ukraine has become the most recent hot spot for battles in the 18-month war as Kyivโs forces press ahead with their counteroffensive.
White House says Putin and Kim Jong Un traded letters as Russia looks for munitions from North Korea
Read full article: White House says Putin and Kim Jong Un traded letters as Russia looks for munitions from North KoreaThe United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea and Japan are urging North Korea to halt arms negotiations with Russia following revelations Russian and North Korean talks on a weapons sale are advancing.
Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin in a brief mutiny
Read full article: Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin in a brief mutinyYevgeny Prigozhin made his name as the profane and brutal mercenary boss who mounted an armed rebellion that was the most severe and shocking challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putinโs rule.
White House says top Russian official pitched North Korea on increasing sale of munitions to Moscow
Read full article: White House says top Russian official pitched North Korea on increasing sale of munitions to MoscowThe White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has made a pitch to North Korean officials to increase the sale of munitions to Moscow.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with Russian defense minister to discuss military cooperation
Read full article: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with Russian defense minister to discuss military cooperationNorth Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has met with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu for discussions on military issues and the regional security environment.
Rival Koreas mark armistice anniversary in two different ways that highlight rising tensions
Read full article: Rival Koreas mark armistice anniversary in two different ways that highlight rising tensionsThe truce that stopped the bloodshed in the Korean War turns 70 on Thursday and the two Koreas are marking the anniversary in starkly different ways, underscoring their deepening nuclear tensions.
Armed rebellion by Wagner chief Prigozhin underscores erosion of Russian legal system
Read full article: Armed rebellion by Wagner chief Prigozhin underscores erosion of Russian legal systemRussiaโs rebellious mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin walked free from prosecution for his June 24 armed mutiny, and itโs still unclear if anyone will face any charges in the brief uprising against the military or for the deaths of the soldiers killed in it.
The key players in last weekend's armed rebellion in Russia
Read full article: The key players in last weekend's armed rebellion in RussiaKey players in events stemming from last weekend's armed rebellion in Russia include mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and Gen. Sergei Surovikin.
A week after an armed rebellion rattled Russia, key details about it are still shrouded in mystery
Read full article: A week after an armed rebellion rattled Russia, key details about it are still shrouded in mysteryA week after the mutiny raised the most daunting challenge to President Vladimir Putinโs rule in over two decades, key details about the uprising remain shrouded in mystery.
Russian general is believed to be detained in aftermath of Wagner mutiny, AP sources say
Read full article: Russian general is believed to be detained in aftermath of Wagner mutiny, AP sources sayGen. Sergei Surovikin, the deputy commander of the Russian group of forces fighting in Ukraine, has been detained days after mercenaries staged a revolt inside Russia.
Recapping the revolt in Russia, through the words of 4 presidents and a mutinous warlord
Read full article: Recapping the revolt in Russia, through the words of 4 presidents and a mutinous warlordThe dramatic rebellion by a mercenary warlord in Russia that challenged President Vladimir Putin was punctuated by dramatic language of the key protagonists โ and some long silences.
Putin says the aborted rebellion played into the hands of Russia's enemies
Read full article: Putin says the aborted rebellion played into the hands of Russia's enemiesRussian President Vladimir Putin on Monday blasted organizers of a weekend revolt as traitors who played into the hands of Ukraineโs government and its allies.
With Russia revolt over, mercenaries' future and direction of Ukraine war remain uncertain
Read full article: With Russia revolt over, mercenaries' future and direction of Ukraine war remain uncertainThe rebellious mercenary soldiers who briefly took over a Russian military headquarters on an ominous march toward Moscow are gone.
Live Updates | Armed rebellion by Russian mercenary chief
Read full article: Live Updates | Armed rebellion by Russian mercenary chiefThe rebellious Russian mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow says he was responding to an attack on his camps in Ukraine on Friday by rival forces from the Russian military.
Who is the head of the mercenary group calling for an armed rebellion in Russia?
Read full article: Who is the head of the mercenary group calling for an armed rebellion in Russia?The head of the private military contractor Wagner is calling for an armed rebellion to oust Russiaโs defense minister.
Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered city in Russia
Read full article: Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered city in RussiaThe Russian owner of the private military contractor Wagner has made his most direct challenge to the Kremlin yet, calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russiaโs defense minister.
Amid infighting among Putin's lieutenants, head of mercenary force appears to take a step too far
Read full article: Amid infighting among Putin's lieutenants, head of mercenary force appears to take a step too farFor months, the head of the Wagner private military contractor bombarded Russiaโs top military leaders with expletive-ridden insults in a rift that has weakened the countryโs forces amid the war in Ukraine.
Bridge sitting on key Russian supply route near Crimea struck by missiles
Read full article: Bridge sitting on key Russian supply route near Crimea struck by missilesRussia-appointed officials in Moscow-annexed Crimea say that a bridge between the Black Sea peninsula and Russia-occupied areas in southern Ukraine has been hit by Ukrainian missiles.
Major dam collapses in southern Ukraine, flooding villages as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame
Read full article: Major dam collapses in southern Ukraine, flooding villages as Moscow and Kyiv trade blameA major dam in southern Ukraine has collapsed, flooding villages, endangering crops in the countryโs breadbasket and threatening drinking water supplies.
Russia signs deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Read full article: Russia signs deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in BelarusRussia and Belarus signed a deal formalizing the deployment of Moscowโs tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of its ally, although control of the weapons remains in the Kremlin.
Chinese minister's tour underscores closer ties with Russia
Read full article: Chinese minister's tour underscores closer ties with RussiaChinaโs defense minister has toured the top Russian military academy on a visit to the Russian capital that underscores the increasingly close ties between Moscow and Beijing amid the fighting in Ukraine.
Putin hails Russian navy's performance in Pacific drills
Read full article: Putin hails Russian navy's performance in Pacific drillsRussian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the militaryโs performance during massive naval drills that involve the entire Russian Pacific Fleet in a show of force amid the tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine.
US, Russian military chiefs resume contact to discuss drone
Read full article: US, Russian military chiefs resume contact to discuss droneDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley have spoken to their Russian counterparts about the destruction of a U.S. drone over the Black Sea after an encounter with Russian fighter jets.
Wagner owner blasts 'treason' of Russian military chiefs
Read full article: Wagner owner blasts 'treason' of Russian military chiefsThe owner of the Russian private military company, Wagner, has accused Russiaโs defense minister and chief of general staff of starving his fighters in Ukraine of ammunition.
Ukrainians hail Zelenskyy after US visit dismissed by Putin
Read full article: Ukrainians hail Zelenskyy after US visit dismissed by PutinUkrainians hailed President Volodymyr Zelenskyyโs wartime visit to the United States as a success, while Russian officials said Thursday that it only fueled the conflict.
Where's Putin? Leader leaves bad news on Ukraine to others
Read full article: Where's Putin? Leader leaves bad news on Ukraine to othersPresident Vladimir Putin wasnโt present when his top military officials announced on television that Russia was withdrawing from the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine.
UN nuclear agency to probe Russia claim of `dirty bombs'
Read full article: UN nuclear agency to probe Russia claim of `dirty bombs'The U_N_ nuclear chief says he is sending inspectors to two locations in Ukraine where Russia alleged that activities related to the possible production of โdirty bombsโ was taking place and expects them to reach a conclusion โin days -- very fast.โ.
Putin monitors practice launches by Russia's nuclear forces
Read full article: Putin monitors practice launches by Russia's nuclear forcesRussian President Vladimir Putin has monitored drills of the countryโs strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles.
Russia's chaotic draft leaves some out in cold, without gear
Read full article: Russia's chaotic draft leaves some out in cold, without gearSince Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his army mobilization for the war in Ukraine, independent media outlets, human rights activists and draftees themselves have painted a bleak picture.
Putin scrambles to boost weapons production for Ukraine war
Read full article: Putin scrambles to boost weapons production for Ukraine warFacing production delays and mounting losses, Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged his government to cut through bureaucracy to crank out enough weapons and military supplies to feed the war in Ukraine.
Russia's defense chief warns of 'dirty bomb' provocation
Read full article: Russia's defense chief warns of 'dirty bomb' provocationRussiaโs defense chief has alleged that Ukraine was preparing a โprovocationโ involving a radioactive device, a stark claim that was strongly rejected by Ukrainian and British officials amid soaring tensions as Moscow struggles to stem Ukrainian advances.
Russia's call-up splits EU; Ukraine says it shows weakness
Read full article: Russia's call-up splits EU; Ukraine says it shows weaknessUkraine's president says Russiaโs rush to mobilize hundreds of thousands of recruits to staunch stinging losses is a tacit acknowledgement that its โarmy is not able to fight."
Russians rush for flights out amid partial reservist call-up
Read full article: Russians rush for flights out amid partial reservist call-upLarge numbers of Russians have rushed to book one-way tickets out of the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.
Putin orders troop replenishment in face of Ukraine losses
Read full article: Putin orders troop replenishment in face of Ukraine lossesRussian President Vladimir Putin appears to be moving to replenish the depleted ranks of the Russian military by ordering a 13% increase in the countryโs troop strength by Jan. 1.
UN nuclear agency again asks to visit Ukraine nuclear plant
Read full article: UN nuclear agency again asks to visit Ukraine nuclear plantThe U.N. nuclear agency is renewing its request to assess the safety and security at Europeโs largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine which Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of shelling.
Putin blasts US 'hegemony,' predicts end to 'unipolar' world
Read full article: Putin blasts US 'hegemony,' predicts end to 'unipolar' worldRussian President Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. of trying to encourage extended hostilities in Ukraine as part of what he described as part of Washingtonโs alleged efforts to maintain its global hegemony.
Ukrainian governor urges evacuation of 350,000 residents
Read full article: Ukrainian governor urges evacuation of 350,000 residentsThe governor of the last remaining eastern province partly under Ukraine's control urged his more than 350,000 residents to flee as Russian troops escalated their offensive.
Putin declares victory in eastern Ukraine region of Luhansk
Read full article: Putin declares victory in eastern Ukraine region of LuhanskRussian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared victory in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, one day after Ukrainian forces withdrew from their last remaining bulwark of resistance in the province.
Russia claims advances in Ukraine amid fierce fighting
Read full article: Russia claims advances in Ukraine amid fierce fightingRussia claims to have taken control of 97% of one of the two provinces that make up Ukraineโs Donbas, bringing the Kremlin closer to its goal of fully capturing the eastern industrial heartland of coal mines and factories.
'Seemed like goodbye': Mariupol defenders make their stand
Read full article: 'Seemed like goodbye': Mariupol defenders make their standUkrainian fighters at Mariupolโs pulverized steel plant are holding out against Russian troops in an increasingly desperate effort to keep Moscow from taking the strategic port city.
EXPLAINER: Why is Russia attacking Ukraine's railway system?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why is Russia attacking Ukraine's railway system?Russiaโs military has launched a string of attacks on Ukraineโs railway network, which has been vital for moving Western arms to Ukrainian forces, evacuating refugees and exporting food.
Ukraine: Russians shift elite units to the new battleground
Read full article: Ukraine: Russians shift elite units to the new battlegroundUkrainian authorities say Russia has shifted a dozen crack units from the shattered port of Mariupol to eastern Ukraine and is pounding away at cities across the region.
EXPLAINER: Why the battle for Mariupol's steel mill matters
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why the battle for Mariupol's steel mill mattersRussian President Vladimir Putin is claiming control over Ukraineโs seaside city of Mariupol even as its defenders are holding out inside a massive steel mill near the water.
Generals say Afghanistan, Somalia pullouts hurt terror fight
Read full article: Generals say Afghanistan, Somalia pullouts hurt terror fightSenior U.S. commanders tell Congress that the complete U.S. military withdrawals from Afghanistan and Somalia last year have made it more difficult for the U.S. to counter terror groups that aspire to attack America and its allies.