January 2012 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia to Modernize 30 Tu-22M3 Bombers by 2020 RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- About 30 Tu-22M3 strategic bombers from Russia's Long Range Aviation fleet will be modernized by 2020.
Russia to Field Air-Launched Missiles for T-50 by 2014 RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- Russia will complete development of advanced tactical air-launched missile systems for the Sukhoi T-50 fifth-generation fighter within the next two years.
Russia to Sell 60 Armored Vehicles to Indonesia RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- Russia is set to sell up to 60 infantry fighting vehicles to Indonesia in a deal worth more than $100 million.
Russian Missile Maker Lost $790 mln over Libya War RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- Russian air-launched missile maker Russian Tactical Missiles suffered a loss of $791.22 million worth of contracts with Libya in 2011 due to the civil war there.
Armored Vehicles to Blend with Traffic RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- Russia's Interior Troops, whose duties include dispersing mass protests, will switch to a new type of armored vehicle that allows for swift deployment.
Japanese Media Distort Lavrov Statement on Kurils RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- Japanese media have largely misinterpreted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s statement on the referendum over the disputed Kuril Islands.
Russian Naval Task Force Visits Philippines RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- A Pacific Fleet task force led by the Admiral Panteleyev destroyer arrived on Tuesday in the capital of Philippines, Manila, on a friendly visit.
U.S. Police to Buy Izhmash Shotguns RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- Izhmash will supply Saiga-12 semi-automatic smoothbore shotguns to a number of police forces in the U.S.
Russia May Run Repeat Mission to Phobos RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- Russia will send another sample mission to the Martian moon Phobos if the European Space Agency decides not to include Russia in its ExoMars program.
Russia Blames Radiation for Mars Probe Failure VOA 31 Jan 2012 -- Russia's space agency says cosmic radiation caused its Phobos-Grunt Mars probe to fail.
Space Radiation Blamed for Phobos-Grunt Crash RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- Space radiation triggered a glitch in the on-board computer system causing the recent crash of Russia’s Mars probe.
Program Glitch Led to Russian Mars Probe Failure – Paper RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- A government commission has blamed Russian programmers for the recent failure of Russia’s Phobos-Grunt Mars probe.
Engine Failure Behind Meridian Satellite Crash RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- The crash of Russia’s Meridian communication satellite late last year was caused by the destruction of one of the Soyuz-2 carrier rocket’s engines.
Launch of Space Station Crews Delayed 45 Days RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2012 -- The launch of two new crews to the International Space Stationwill be postponed by about 45 days over the need to build a reserve capsule.
Russia Pulls Out of S.Korea Fighter Tender RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2012 -- Russia's main military aircraft maker has decided not to take part in South Korea’s largest-ever arms tender, for a new fighter aircraft.
Russia to Start Construction of Two New Warships RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2012 -- Two new warships will be laid down for the Russian Navy.
Russian Bombers Complete 16-Hour Arctic Patrol RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2012 -- Two Tu-95MS strategic bombers have successfully completed a routine patrol mission over the Arctic Ocean.
Russia, Mongolia Plan Joint Military Drills RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2012 -- A Russian Army delegation has started a five-day visit to Mongolia to discuss preparations for a joint exercise.
Monitoring Group Reports ‘Intimidation’ Ahead of Polls RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2012 -- Russia’s largest independent election monitoring group, Golos, said it was being pressured by the authorities ahead of presidential polls.
Churov Accused of Spying for Britain RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2012 -- A group of Communist lawmakers asked the Federal Security Service to check the country’s election tsar for ties to British intelligence.
Russia: Kuril Islands Row Should Be Settled in Referendum RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2012 -- The fate of the disputed Kuril islands in the Pacific Ocean should be decided in a referendum, Russia's foreign minister said during a visit to Japan on Sunday.
Russia, Japan Ready to Seek Compromise on Peace Treaty RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2012 -- Moscow and Tokyo are ready to seek compromise on the conclusion of a bilateral World War II peace treaty, despite the fact that their stances on its possible conditions are different, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
13 Killed In Russia's Volatile North Caucasus RFE/RL 27 Jan 2012 -- Russian officials say at least eight Islamist militants, four Russian servicemen, and possibly a civilian have been killed in three separate incidents in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region.
Russia Revives Production of Flarecraft RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2012 -- Russia's Federal Border Guard Service is planning to build a center for the production of flarecraft to improve protection of the country's maritime borders.
Rogozin Proposes State Body on Aerospace Defenses RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2012 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin on Friday proposed setting up a government body responsible for consolidating efforts aimed at the creation of an effective aerospace defense network in the country.
Legislators Face Check Over British 'Spy' Ties RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2012 -- Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, will investigate lawmakers who had contacts with alleged British intelligence agent Marc Doe, deputy Alexander Khinshtein said on Friday.
Russia Unveils New Kalashnikov Assault Rifle RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2012 -- Russia's largest firearms manufacturer, Izhmash, has unveiled a prototype of its new Kalasnikov assault rifle with improved ergonomics and tactical flexibility.
Russian Military to Beef Up Special Forces in N. Caucasus RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2012 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will deploy additional units of Special Forces (spetsnaz) to the North Caucasus to strengthen security in the region, the ministry said on Thursday.
Russia to Modernize All Military Airfields by 2020 RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2012 -- All of Russia's military airfields will be upgraded and modernized by 2020, Defense Ministry spokesman Col Vladimir Drik said on Thursday.
Russia Slammed At UN For Supplying Arms To Syria RFE/RL 25 Jan 2012 -- British, French, and American representatives to the UN have slammed Russia for supplying arms to Syria.
Kalashnikov Rifle Maker Sales up 57.4% in 2011 RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2012 -- Izhmash, the manufacturer of Kalashnikov AK assault rifles, said its sales were up 57.4 percent last year.
Russia Orbits Chibis Microsatellite RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2012 -- Russia’s Chibis (Peewit) microsatellite, which studies gamma-radiation generated by lightning in the atmosphere, was put into orbit.
Proton-M, Dutch Satellite Taken to Launch Pad RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2012 -- The Proton-M carrier rocket with the Dutch SES-4 (NSS-14) satellite was installed on a launch pad at the Baikonur space center.
Russian Space Freighter to be Buried in Pacific RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2012 -- The Progress M-13M cargo spacecraft will be sunk in a remote area in the Pacific Ocean after deploying a micro-satellite.
McFaul Pledges To Continue Reset, Not Support Revolution RFE/RL 25 Jan 2012 -- Washington's new envoy to Russia has dismissed as "nonsense" suggestions that he was sent to Moscow to promote a revolution.
U.S. May Lift Russia Trade Restrictions This Year - Envoy RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2012 -- The United States may scrap Cold-War era trade restrictions on Russia in the very near future, U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul said.
McFaul Denies U.S. Involvement in Opposition Rallies RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2012 -- The United States is not involved in any opposition rallies in Russia, U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul said.
Golos Election Group Vows Strong Monitoring Effort, Despite Pressure RFE/RL 25 Jan 2012 -- Russia’s only independent election monitor announced that it plans to deploy 2,000 observers during presidential election.
Prokhorov Allowed To Run For President, Medvedev May Run Again After Putin RFE/RL 25 Jan 2012 -- Russia’s Central Election Commission has registered Mikhail Prokhorov as a presidential candidate.
Most Poll ‘Violations’ False - Election Commission RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2012 -- Russia’s Central Election Commission: Almost 90% of the 1,686 violation reports it received after the December 4 State Duma elections proved to be untrue.
Russian Military to Buy 60 Italian Tactical Vehicles RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2012 -- Russia signed a deal with Italy in December on the semi-knocked down assembly of 60 Lynx light multirole armored vehicles (LMV) from Iveco, Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said on Tuesday.
France to Lay Down First Mistral for Russia in February RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2012 -- The first Mistral class amphibious assault ship for Russia will be laid down at the start of February in a French shipyard, a military industry official told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.
Russian Peacekeepers to Pull Out of South Sudan RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2012 -- Russia is to withdraw its peacekeeping troops from South Sudan, the Kremlin website reported on Tuesday.
Kalashnikov to Advise Russian Deputy PM RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2012 -- Legendary Russian gun designer Mikhail Kalashnikov agreed on Tuesday to become an aide to Dmitry Rogozin, the newly appointed deputy prime minister in charge of the country's defense industry, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
Life Terms Sought in Russia Train Bombing RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2012 -- Life sentences are being sought for four men accused in the 2009 bombing of a Russian train that killed 27 people and injured more than 100, the Prosecutor General's Office said on Tuesday.
Defense Ministry Signs Bulava Missile Contract RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2012 -- Russia's Defense Ministry has signed a contract for the manufacture of Bulava submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles through 2020, First Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said on Tuesday.
Russia Spared Militant Leader’s Promised Year of Sorrow RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2012
Russian Air Force Tests New Air-to-Air Missile RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2012 -- The Russian Air Force is testing and will soon deploy an advanced tactical air-to-air missile that will greatly enhance its operational effectiveness, the service's commander Col Gen Alexander Zelin said on Tuesday.
Putin: Ethnic Tensions could 'Destroy' Russia RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2012 -- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin combined on Monday a stark warning that rising nationalism poses a threat to Russia’s very future with calls for a clampdown on “disrespectful” internal migrants.
Russia to Receive 30 Vityaz Air Defense Systems by 2020 RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2012 -- The Russian Air Force will receive over 30 Vityaz and 100 Pantsir-S air defense systems by 2020, spokesman Col. Vladimir Drik said on Monday.
Russian Helicopters Delivers First Mi-171A2 Fuselage RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2012 -- Russian Helicopters' Ulan Ude factory has delivered the first fuselage for the Mil Mi-171A2 to its Mil Moscow plant for completion of one of two test aircraft, the company said on Monday.
Russian Army Buys Cutting-Edge Mine Detectors RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2012 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has begun buying a new mine-detection device able to spot inactivated mines, hidden underground or inside buildings, Southern Military District spokesman Colonel Igor Gorbul said on Monday.
Officer Jailed for Burning Paper-Wrapped Soldier RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2012 -- A commander of a Russian military unit who wrapped a soldier in toilet paper from head to toe and then set him on fire was found guilty by a Kursk Region court, a military investigation department said on Monday.
Russia Hands Over Nerpa Nuclear Sub to India RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2012 -- Russia's K-152 Nerpa nuclear-powered attack submarine has been handed over to the Indian Navy, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Monday.
Russian Destroyer Escorts Commercial Vessels in Gulf of Aden RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2012 -- A new task force from Russia's Pacific Fleet has escorted its first convoy of commercial vessels along the designated safety corridor after its recent arrival to the Gulf of Aden, the fleet's spokesman said on Sunday.
Russia Keeps 30 MiG-31 Interceptors on High-Alert Duty RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2012 -- More than 30 MiG-31 Foxhound supersonic interceptor aircraft are on round-the-clock high-alert duty every day protecting the Russian airspace from airborne threats, Air Force spokesman Col. Vladimir Drik said.
Russia 'Gave Finger' to Taliban's 2001 Alliance Offer RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2012 -- Russia gave the Taliban 'the finger' when the Islamist Afghan regime proposed in 2001 that Russia join in an anti-U.S. alliance, former Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov told BBC in a documentary broadcast on Thursday.
U.S. Seeks Russia's Explanation on Syria-Bound Weapons Ship RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2012 -- The U.S. Department of State said it was seeking explanations from Moscow over a ship that probably headed from Russia with a cargo of weapons to Syria.
Russia's Bulava Carrying Sub to Enter Service by June RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2012 -- Russia's newest nuclear-powered submarine, the Yury Dolgoruky, will be put into operation in the second quarter of the year, the United Shipbuilding Corporation said on Friday.
Aerospace Defense Holding Proposed for Russia RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2012 -- The expert council on Russia's Aerospace Defense System (ADS) has proposed consolidating all the related defense-industry enterprises into a single holding, council executive director Boris Cheltsov said on Friday.
Russian Air Force Gets First An-140 Passenger Plane RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2012 -- The Russian Air Force took delivery of the first Antonov An-140-100 passenger/transport plane on Friday, Defense Ministry spokesman Col Vladimir Drik said.
Aviastar to Build 'Dozens' of Il-476 Transports by 2020 RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2012 -- Aviastar SP, one of Russia's largest aircraft-building enterprises, is to build 10 super-heavy Antonov An-124 and dozens of Ilyushin Il-476 cargo aircraft by 2020, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Friday at a meeting of the United Aircraft Corporation on military aviation.
Russia Denies Paying Fine on Iran Missile Contract RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2012 -- Russia has returned a prepayment it received for S-300 surface-to-air missile systems it ultimately refused to deliver to Iran but has paid no penalty, Russian Technologies chief Sergei Chemezov said on Friday.
Moscow Denies Canada Expelled Diplomats RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2012 -- The Foreign Ministry in Moscow denied on Friday reports that four Russian embassy staff in Ottawa were expelled following the arrest of of a Canadian military officer accused of spying for Russia.
Ex-Official Says Britain Used Fake Rock To Spy On Russia RFE/RL 19 Jan 2012 -- A former British official has admitted for the first time that Britain did use a fake rock fitted with electronic equipment to spy on Russia.
Britain Admits Moscow Spy Rock RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2012 -- Britain has for the first time admitted it was spying when the FSB accused British diplomats of using a transceiver hidden inside a rock on a Moscow street.
Russian Military Intelligence Targets Terrorism Hot Spots RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2012 -- Russia’s military intelligence has focused its activity on terrorism, crisis regions, and the prevention of nuclear proliferation.
Russia's Pacific Fleet Task Force Pays Visit to Indonesia RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2012 -- A Pacific Fleet task force led by the Admiral Panteleyev destroyer docked at the Indonesian port of Surabaya.
Russia to Spend $280 Mln on New Planes for Kremlin Fleet RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2012 -- Russia’s presidential administration is placing a tender on the delivery of three modified Tu-214 passenger jets.
Russian Knights to Display New Program at Bahrain Air Show RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2012 -- The Russkiye Vityazi aerial display team will perform a new program at the 2012 Bahrain Air Show.
Space Agency Boss Blames Makers for Satellite Crash RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2012 -- A Russian government commission looking into the crash of Phobos-Grunt probe says engineering flaws were the main cause.
Roscosmos Revives Permanent Moon Base Plans RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2012 -- Russian Space Agency Roscosmos is in talks with its European and U.S. partners on the creation of manned bases on the Moon.
Election Chief Prevails in No-Confidence Challenge RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2012 -- Russian Central Election Commission head Vladimir Churov challenged the commission to discuss his dismissal.
Putin Says He Doubts Opposition Wants Dialogue RFE/RL 19 Jan 2012 -- Russian PM Putin says he’s ready for dialogue with Russian opposition forces - but says he doubts whether their leaders really want to talk to him.
Russia to Train Contract Soldiers for Yars Missile Systems RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2012 -- More than 4,000 contracted soldiers will take training courses in 2012 to be able to operate the new Yars missile systems.
Russia Allocates $160 Mln for Drone Development RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2012 -- Russian Helicopters has received $160 mln from the federal budget for the development of three types of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Russia Faces Shortage of Military Draftees RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2012 -- Russia is facing a serious shortage of new recruits during the spring military draft.
New U.S. Ambassador To Russia Gets Frosty Reception RFE/RL 18 Jan 2012 -- In a program aired late on January 17, Russia's state-owned Channel One accused the new U.S. ambassador, Michael McFaul, of being deployed to sow instability in the country.
Russian Police Detain Suspect in 1999 FSB Blast RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2012 -- Moscow police have detained a 29-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of involvement in a bombing that damaged the former headquarters building of the KGB in Moscow in 1999.
Alleged 'Russian' Spy Arrested in Canada RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2012 -- A Canadian military intelligence officer has been arrested on charges of alleged espionage on behalf of Russia.
Russian Missile Forces Hold High Alert Drills RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2012 -- Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces are holding a series of exercises to practice putting road-mobile missile systems on high alert.
Carrier Ready for India After Eight Year Wait RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2012 -- A Russian aircraft carrier being refurbished for the Indian Navy will begin sea trials in May for the first time in two decades.
Russia’s 3rd Su-35S fighter starts test flights RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2012 -- Russia's Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer started test flights of its third series-produced Su-35S Flanker-E multirole fighter.
New AWACS Plane Enters Russian Air Force Service RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2012 -- A modernized A-50U airborne warning and control system aircraft entered service with the Russian Air Force.
Russia May Pull Peacekeepers out of South Sudan RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2012 -- Russia may withdraw its helicopters servicing UN peacekeepers in South Sudan amid concerns over the safety of its personnel.
Russian Scientists Mock U.S. Radar Theory on Mars Probe RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2012 -- The theory that Russia’s Mars mission failed due to a U.S. radar is extremely “exotic,” Russian scientists said.
Russia to Test if U.S. Radar Downed Phobos Probe RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2012 -- A Russian government commission inquiring into why the Phobos-Grunt Mars probe crashed this week is to test whether it was affected after launch by U.S. radars.
U.S. Radar May Have Damaged Russian Mars Probe RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2012 -- A powerful electromagnetic emission from a U.S. radar in the Pacific could have caused the malfunctioning of the Russian Phobos-Grunt probe.
Repair, modernization of fire-damaged sub may cost $30 mln RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2012 -- The cost to repair and modernize the Yekaterinburg could total 900 million rubles.
Russian air force to buy 30 Ka-226 helicopters by 2020 RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2012 -- The Russian Air Force is to acquire up to 30 Kamov Ka-226 light helicopters for courier and communications duties by 2020.
Russian assault rifle parts found in Urals dump RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2012 -- Police have found functional gun parts at a dumping ground for destroyed Kalashnikov automatic rifles in the Urals republic of Udmurtia.
U.S. says will give no missile defense assurances to Russia RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2012 -- US control official: Obama administration will not give Russia guarantees that US missile defenses will not impact Russia.
Can the Yury Dolgoruky fill the Yekaterinburg’s shoes? RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2012 -- Experts believe that while the Yury Dolgoruky strategic ballistic missile submarine is capable of filling in for the Yekaterinburg.
Russia to test over 70 new missile systems in 2012 RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2012 -- About 70 new rocket and missile systems will be tested at Russia’s Kapustin Yar test range in 2012.
Japanese foreign minister to take close look at Kuril Islands RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2012 -- Japanese FM Gemba is planning to “review” the disputed Kuril Islands, known as the Northern Territories in Japan.
Russia charges former Estonian spy in Arctic Sea hijacking RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2012 -- Investigators in the northern Russian port of Arkhangelsk have charged in absentia Estonia's former spy chief, Eerik-Niiles Kross, with organizing the hijacking of the cargo ship Arctic Sea in 2009.
Putin attends funeral of legendary WWII Soviet spy RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2012 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attended the funeral of a legendary World War II Soviet agent, Gevork Vartanyan.
Russia rotates warships in anti-piracy mission off Somali coast RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2012 -- A new Russian naval task force has arrived in the Gulf of Aden to join the international efforts to fight piracy off the Somali coast.
Russia’s troubled Mars probe to hit Earth on Jan. 15-16 RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2012 -- Russia’s troubled Phobos Grunt spacecraft is expected to fall back to Earth between Sunday and Monday morning.
Russian buys Kalashnikovs as 'firewood' RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2012 -- A retiree in the Udmurtia region of the western Urals has alerted police after finding scores of Ak-47 assault rifles in crates he bought for firewood.
Russia to complete delivery of 21 helicopters to Afghanistan by July RIA Novosti 11 Jan 2012 -- Russia will fulfill a contract to deliver 21 helicopters to Afghanistan in the first half of the year, the Federal Military-Technical Cooperation Service said on Wednesday.
Russia's wayward Mars probe 'may fall Jan.14-16' RIA Novosti 11 Jan 2012 -- Russia's troubled Phobos-Grunt spacecraft will fall back to Earth between January 14 and 16, possibly some place in the Indian Ocean, Federal Space Agency Roscosmos said on Wednesday.
Indonesia signs $500 mln contract to buy six Russian jet fighters RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2012 -- Indonesia has signed a $470 million contract with Russia to buy six Sukhoi Su-30MK2 jet fighters for the Indonesian Air Force, The Jakarta Post daily has reported.
Russia was well aware of Phobos-Grunt mission risks - space chief RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2012 -- Phobos-Grunt, a failed Russian sample mission to a Martian moon, was launched despite risks of which Russian scientists were well aware, the head of the Russian space agency said on Tuesday.
Russia's fire-damaged nuclear sub to be repaired on time - Rogozin RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2012 -- Russia's nuclear submarine damaged by fire in a dry dock in late December will be repaired and put back into combat duty according to schedule, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Tuesday.
Russian warships leave Syrian port of Tartus RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2012 -- A Russian naval task force, led by the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, has left the Syrian port of Tartus after a three-day visit, Russia's Northern Fleet said in a statement on Tuesday.
Russian Air Force completes Su-25UBM flight tests RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2012 -- The Russian Air Force has completed flight tests of the modernized Sukhoi Su-25UBM ground attack-trainer aircraft, Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Vladimir Drik said on Tuesday.
Syria hails visit of Russian warships to Tartus RIA Novosti 09 Jan 2012 -- Syrian authorities have called the visit of a Russian naval task force to the port of Tartus a 'show of solidarity with the Syrian people,' the official SANA news agency reported.
Russia to put new radar on combat duty near Irkutsk in 2012 RIA Novosti 08 Jan 2012 -- A new radar of the fourth Voronezh class will be put into operation near the Siberian city of Irkutsk by the end of this year as part of Russia's early warning system, a missile defense spokesman said on Sunday.
Russia’s election chief says won’t resign RIA Novosti 06 Jan 2012 -- The head of Russia’s Central Election Commission, Vladimir Churov, said he would not resign despite demands by many critics.
Russia’s chief election official pledges transparent ballot boxes RIA Novosti 06 Jan 2012 -- About a third of Russian polling places will be fitted out with transparent ballot boxes, which will complicate ballot stuffing.
Experts find layouts on video clips exposing frauds at Russian parliamentary polls RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2012 -- Russian Interior Ministry’s experts found layouts what could mean the clips had been edited.
Bits Of Russian Space Probe To Fall To Earth On January 15 RFE/RL 04 Jan 2012 -- Russian officials say fragments of a failed space probe are expected to fall to Earth in 11 days.
Russia to monitor Chechen military’s mental health through computer RIA Novosti 03 Jan 2012 -- Russia’s Defense ministry will switch over to computerized tests to assess the mental health of servicemen.
Russia to modernize 60 MiG-31 interceptors by 2020 RIA Novosti 02 Jan 2012 -- The Russian Air Force will receive over 60 modernized MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor aircraft by 2020.

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