Tag: Russian armed forces
Ukrainian president says Russian troops remain near Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine's president said Wednesday that Russia has maintained a massive military presence near his country's borders.
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Russia to form 20 new military units in west to counter NATO
MOSCOW — The Russian military will form 20 new units in the country's west this year to counter what it claims is a growing...
Russia deploys nuclear-capable bombers to Syria for training
MOSCOW — The Russian military said Tuesday it has deployed three nuclear-capable long-range bombers to its base in Syria, a move that could strengthen...
Top US, Russia diplomats spar firmly but politely in Iceland
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Top diplomats from the United States and Russia sparred politely in Iceland during their first face-to-face encounter, which came as ties...
US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic
REYKJAVIK. Iceland — The Biden administration is leading a campaign against Russian attempts to assert authority over Arctic shipping and reintroduce a military dimension...
US, Russia hold parallel military drills in the Balkans
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia and Russia launched joint military exercises near Serbia's capital Thursday as U.S.-led forces held massive drills in neighboring Balkan states...
US-Russia showdown looms as top diplomats meet in Iceland
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Top diplomats from the United States and Russia are set to square off this week in Iceland for their first face-to-face...
Russia’s northernmost base projects its power across Arctic
NAGURSKOYE, Russia — During the Cold War, Russia's Nagurskoye airbase was little more than a runway, a weather station and a communications outpost in...
Ex-Army Green Beret to be sentenced for Russian espionage
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former Army Green Beret who admitted divulging military secrets to Russia over a 15-year period is scheduled to be sentenced...
Armenia asks for Russian help amid tensions with Azerbaijan
YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia's prime minister said Friday he has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for military assistance amid simmering tensions with Azerbaijan in...
