July 2013 - Russia Special Weapons News

Syrian Fighters Tell North Caucasus Muslims 'Wage Jihad at Home!' RFE/RL 31 Jul 2013 -- A group of Syrian fighters has appealed to Muslims in the North Caucasus to wage jihad in Russia rather than travel to Syria to participate in the fighting there.
Iran Not in S-300 Missile Replacement Talks – Envoy RIA Novosti 31 Jul 2013 -- Iran and Russia have not discussed Moscow’s tentative offer to supply Tehran with Antei-2500 surface-to-air missile systems instead of the S-300.
Russia to Strengthen Airborne Forces With 3 Brigades RIA Novosti 31 Jul 2013 -- The Russian military is to assign an additional three air assault brigades to the Airborne Forces .
Russia Set to Create National Defense Center RIA Novosti 31 Jul 2013 -- The Russian military has started work on the creation of the National Defense Center, which will enhance the operational management of the armed forces.
Russian Armed Forces to Start Mornings With Anthem RIA Novosti 31 Jul 2013 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that all Russian military units should begin their mornings by singing the national anthem.
Indian Aircraft Carrier Passes Engine Tests in Russian Sea Trials RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2013 -- A Russian-built aircraft carrier due to be delivered to the Indian Navy following a much-delayed refit has successfully passed engine tests during the first stage of final sea trials.
Russia Develops Silent Robotic Armored Vehicle RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s Military-Industrial Company has developed and tested a hybrid-powered silent armored personnel carrier that could eventually be remotely operated.
Russian PM Approves Aviation Industry Development Plan RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2013 -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has approved a plan to implement a state program on aviation industry development in 2013-2015.
Ukraine Denies Refuge to Russian Opposition Activist RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2013 -- Ukraine’s migration authorities have refused to grant political asylum to a Russian opposition activist.
Putin Warns of Warship Building Delays RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- Delivery of some new ships to the Russian Navy due after 2015 under the current procurement program, could be delayed until 2025.
State Defense Orders 85% Fulfilled This Year – Putin RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- Contracts have been placed with industry for more than 85 percent of the state defense procurement plan so far this year.
Chinese soldiers leave for anti-terror drills in Russia People's Daily 29 Jul 2013 -- China began to send military personnel and armaments to Russia, where they will join 20-day joint anti-terrorism drills held by both parties.
Russia to Hand Over ‘Black Hole’ Sub to Vietnam in November RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- The first of six Russian submarines, dubbed by the US Navy as “black holes in the ocean” because they are nearly undetectable when submerged, will be delivered to Vietnam in November.
Russian Gov’t OKs Military Collaboration Deal With Spain RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- The Russian government has approved a defense collaboration agreement with Spain.
Japan Rejects Russian Proposal on Disputed Islands - Agency RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- Japan has rejected Russia’s proposal to engage in joint projects in the disputed Kuril Islands.
Russia Begins Inspection Flights Over United States RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2013 -- Russian military inspectors will begin on Sunday a series of monitoring flights over the United States under the international Open Skies Treaty, a Russian nuclear security official said.
Russia's Mediterranean Fleet Foreign Policy Tool - Ex-Navy Chief RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2013 -- Russia's task force created in the Mediterranean Sea should be an effective tool of the country's foreign policy, an ex-navy chief said on Sunday.
Russia to Reply to US Attorney General's Snowden Letter RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Justice Ministry is preparing a reply to the US attorney general's letter seeking the return of fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden to America to face espionage charges, the Justice Ministry's press office said on Sunday.
Russian Defense Ministry Signs $100 Mln Deal to Overhaul 3 Tu-160 Bombers RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Defense Ministry has signed a 3.4 billion ruble ($103 million) contract with the Tupolev design bureau and Kazan Aircraft Plant to upgrade three Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers, Tupolev said Friday.
New Russian Attack Sub to Have Advanced Sensors RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2013 -- Russia's latest Project 885M Yasen-class attack submarine will have an advanced sonar system allowing it to detect enemy ships at an early stage, the submarine's engineering bureau said on Friday.
European Court Says Khodorkovsky Trial Not Political, But Flawed RFE/RL 25 Jul 2013 -- The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that jailed former tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky's trial was not politically motivated, but that Russian court procedures violated his rights.
Russia Lays Down New Stealth Corvette RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Severnaya Verf laid down a new Gremyashchy class corvette Thursday at its St. Petersburg shipyard, the company said.
Yukos Trial Not Political, But Not Fair - European Court RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2013 -- The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Thursday that the 2005 conviction against Russian businessmen Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev was based on legitimate charges, dismissing their complaint that their prosecution was politically motivated, but found that the hearing of their case was unfair.
Russia Slams 'Cold War' Spirit NATO Exercise RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2013 -- The scenario for a forthcoming NATO exercise in the ex-Soviet Baltic republics and Poland, in which those nations face invasion by a foreign power, is reminiscent of the Cold War period, Russia's Deputy Defense Minister said Thursday.
Snowden Russia asylum still under review Iran Press TV 25 Jul 2013 -- American whistleblower Edward Snowden should remain at Russia's Sheremetyevo International Airport for a little longer as his asylum plea is still under review by Russian immigration authorities, his lawyer says.
US officials warn Russia against giving refuge to Edward Snowden Iran Press TV 25 Jul 2013 -- US officials have warned Russia against giving refuge to American intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, after reports that he has been given documents to leave Moscow's main airport.
US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions on Nations Helping Snowden RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2013 -- US lawmakers on Thursday gave preliminary approval to a measure requiring the federal government to discuss possible sanctions against Russia or any other nation that provides asylum to fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who is currently holed up in a Moscow airport while seeking temporary refugee status in Russia.
Russia's Ex-Defense Minister Questioned, Lawyers Slam Leaks RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- Lawyers acting for former Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov have criticized media leaks about an investigation into their client, as investigators questioned him yet again Tuesday over a major corruption scandal involving real estate sales, the RAPSI legal news agency reported Wednesday.
Izhmash to Make Missiles With Other Kalashnikov Corp. Firms RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Izhmash arms factory, manufacturer of the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle, will produce high-precision antitank missiles in close collaboration with other companies under the umbrella of the future Kalashnikov Corporation, the company said Wednesday.
Russia's Arms Disposal Program Unsuccessful - Audit Chamber RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- Russia's arms disposal program has failed to meet any of its declared goals in the past two years, the government's financial controller said Wednesday.
Russian Aircraft Makers Need New Recovery Strategy - Deputy PM RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- The Russian aircraft industry must implement a new development strategy to conquer lost markets, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Wednesday.
Russian Missile Forces Holding Snap-Check Drills RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2013 -- The headquarters and two missile divisions of the Orenburg Missile Army in Russia's Urals region have been put on high-alert as part of snap combat readiness drills, the Defense Ministry said.
Russian Investigators Open New Defense Property Corruption Cases RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Investigative Committee opened two new criminal cases Tuesday into sales of Defense Ministry real estate, part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption at the ministry's property service company Oboronservis that has implicated high-level government officials.
Russia's Strategic Missile Forces Start Snap Combat Drills RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2013 -- Over 2,500 servicemen and 350 weapons systems are involved in snap combat readiness drills for Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN), a Defense Ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
Landing Accident Disrupts Superjet Test Flight in Iceland RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2013 -- A Russian-made Sukhoi Superjet 100 made a belly landing in Iceland while performing a test flight on Sunday, officials said.
Russia concludes massive military exercises Iran Press TV 22 Jul 2013 -- Russian military has concluded one its largest war games in recent history in the nation's far eastern and central region, describing the results as more than satisfactory.
Russian Armed Forces Complete Combat Readiness Snap Check RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2013 -- A snap check of combat readiness of unprecedented scale in Russia's Far Eastern and Central military districts ended on Sunday.
Kremlin Denies That Putin Played Role in Navalny's Release RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2013 -- The Kremlin's spokesman on Monday said President Vladimir Putin had played no role in opposition leader Alexei Navalny's sudden release from jail last week.
Kalashnikov Gun Maker Lands $400 Mln Missile Contract RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Izhmash arms factory, manufacturer of the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle, has won a 13 billion ruble (about $400 million) Defense Ministry tender for antitank missiles, the company said Monday, in one of its "largest state orders in recent years."
Syria says Russia committed to S-300 systems contract Iran Press TV 22 Jul 2013 -- Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Qadri Jamil says Russia's contract to supply Syria with the sophisticated S-300 air defense systems is still in place.
Turkish, US Military Inspectors to Fly Over Russia RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2013 -- Military inspectors from Turkey and the United States will fly over Russia's territory starting from Monday as part of the international Open Skies Treaty, Russia's Defense Ministry said.
Russian opposition leader vows to go ahead with Moscow mayor bid Iran Press TV 20 Jul 2013 -- A day after being released from prison, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has arrived in Moscow, vowing to push ahead with a bid to become the capital's mayor.
Navalny Arrives In Moscow, Vows To Win Mayoral Election RFE/RL 20 Jul 2013 -- Convicted Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny has arrived in Moscow after being released on bail while he appeals his conviction on embezzlement charges.
Navalny Returns to Moscow, Confirms Bid For Mayor RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2013 -- Convicted Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was freed by a court on Friday pending appeal, arrived back in his home city of Moscow by train Saturday morning and told a cheering crowd of supporters that he will run for mayor of the Russian capital in an upcoming election.
Navalny Returns to Moscow to Run for Mayor VOA 20 Jul 2013 -- Anti-corruption blogger Alexei Navalny is back in Moscow after being freed on bail pending an appeal of his theft conviction. The opposition leader says he is ready to campaign for Moscow's upcoming mayoral election.
Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet to get first new warships since 1991 Iran Press TV 19 Jul 2013 -- The Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet is due to receive new warships in 2014, reportedly for the first time since the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, commanders say.
Kirov Judge Orders Navalny's Release RFE/RL 19 Jul 2013 -- A judge in Kirov, Russia, has ordered the release of jailed opposition leader Aleksei Navalny a day after his conviction and sentencing to five years in prison on embezzlement charges.
News Analysis: Twists In Navalny Case Leave Heads Spinning RFE/RL 19 Jul 2013 -- The world did a double-take watching prosecutors in Russia's Kirov Oblast do their own about-face on July 19 by requesting that opposition politician Aleksei Navalny be released from custody pending an appeal against his embezzlement conviction.
Russia's Pacific Fleet to Receive New Warships in 2014 RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2013 -- The Russian Pacific Fleet will start receiving new warships in 2014 for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the fleet's commanders said.
Russian Court Releases Navalny From Custody Pending Appeal RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2013 -- A Russian court released opposition leader and anti-corruption blogger Alexei Navalny from custody Friday, as the five-year prison sentence handed down to him the day before will only come in force in ten days, after his appeal is heard.
Kremlin Critic Navalny Jailed For Five Years For Embezzlement RFE/RL 18 Jul 2013 -- A Russian court has sentenced opposition activist Aleksei Navalny to five years in prison on embezzlement charges in a closely watched trial that could deepen political divides exposed by Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin.
Russian Opposition Leader Sentenced to 5 Years VOA 18 Jul 2013 -- A Kirov-based court on Thursday found opposition leader Alexei Navalny guilty of embezzlement and sentenced him to five years in prison.
Russian Opposition Leader Sentenced to 5 Years RIA Novosti 18 Jul 2013 -- A Russian court handed down a guilty verdict Thursday morning for opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a Moscow mayoral candidate and vocal Kremlin critic, sentencing him to five years in jail on embezzlement charges.
Russian Police and Opposition Supporters Face Off at Protests RIA Novosti 18 Jul 2013 -- Thousands of supporters of opposition leader Alexei Navalny gathered around a central square in Moscow on Thursday evening to protest his sentencing that day to five years in prison.
Putin Approves 'Unmatched' Far East Exercise Results RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2013 -- President Vladimir Putin praised the Russian military's performance Wednesday in an extensive snap check of combat readiness of unprecedented scale in Russia's Far East this week.
Over 40 Aircraft Start War Games in W. Russia RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Air Force has begun a large-scale exercise in the west of the country involving the 'biggest-ever deployment of the service's new Sukhoi Su-34 strike aircraft,' a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.
Lawyer Says Snowden Could Seek Russian Citizenship VOA 17 Jul 2013 -- Edward Snowden's attorney says the fugitive U.S. intelligence leaker has not ruled out the possibility of seeking Russian citizenship.
Putin Says U.S. Ties More Important Than Snowden 'Squabbles' RFE/RL 17 Jul 2013 -- President Vladimir Putin says Russian-American ties are more important than the issue of the fugitive former U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, who is currently sheltering at a Moscow airport.
US Sends Extradition Requests for Snowden - WikiLeaks RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2013 -- The United States sent extradition requests for former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden to five countries, WikiLeaks said in its Twitter account on Wednesday.
US-Russia Relations Bigger Than Snowden Affair Says Putin RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin praised relations between Russia and the United States Wednesday, saying they are more important than any intelligence scandal.
White House Again Urges Russia to Reject Snowden Asylum Bid RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2013 -- The White House on Tuesday dismissed allegations that former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden is being persecuted by the US government and again called on Moscow to reject his request for asylum and send him back to the United States to stand trial on charges of espionage and theft.
Combat Aircraft Remain Key Russian Arms Exports – Official RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2013 -- Combat aircraft took a 40-percent share in overall Russian arms exports in 2012, keeping a trend that has become prominent in the past few years, a senior defense official said.
Putin Oversees Massive Far East Military Drills RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw military maneuvers in the country's Far East on Tuesday as part of the largest snap check of combat readiness of the Russian military in the post-Soviet period.
Putin: U.S. Trapping Snowden In Russia RFE/RL 16 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of trapping American intelligence leaker Edward Snowden at a Moscow airport.
Snowden Seeks Temporary Asylum In Russia RFE/RL 16 Jul 2013 -- The head of Russia's Federal Migration Service has confirmed that the fugitive U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has requested temporary asylum in Russia.
Snowden Requests Asylum in Russia – Lawyer RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has submitted an official request for temporary asylum in Russia, a lawyer who provided him with legal assistance said Tuesday.
Snowden Files Request for Temporary Russian Asylum VOA 16 Jul 2013 -- A Russian lawyer says that former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has applied for temporary asylum in Russia.
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden requests asylum in Russia Iran Press TV 16 Jul 2013 -- American whistleblower Edward Snowden has submitted a request for temporary asylum in Russia, saying he faces persecution including torture and death by the US government.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Track Russian Bombers RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2013 -- Japan's Air Self-Defense Force had to scramble fighter jets in response to flights by Russian military aircraft near Japanese airspace and over the disputed Kuril Islands on Monday, local media reported.
Britain refuses public inquiry into Litvinenko death Iran Press TV 16 Jul 2013 -- The British government has dismissed calls for a public inquiry into the poisoning of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko, a coroner has said.
Romanian, US Military Inspectors to Fly Over Russia, Belarus RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2013 -- Romanian and US military inspectors will make surveillance flights over the territories of Russia and Belarus under the international Open Skies Treaty starting on Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Russia Seeks to Swap Spies Jailed in Germany - Report RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2013 -- Moscow is holding talks with Berlin over the possible exchange of a married couple convicted in Germany earlier this month of being Russian intelligence agents, a newspaper report said on Monday.
Massive Military Drill Under Way In Russia's Far East RFE/RL 14 Jul 2013 -- A massive military-readiness drill has been taking place in Russia's Far East.
Pacific Fleet Ships Deployed in Sea of Okhotsk Amid Snap Drills RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2013 -- Six naval task forces from Russia's Pacific Fleet were deployed in the Sea of Okhotsk on Saturday evening amid a large-scale surprise combat readiness check, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Russia Readies Strategic Bombers in Snap Far East Military Drills RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2013 -- Russia's air base of Tu-95MS Bear-H strategic bombers in the Amur Region is switching to full combat readiness as part of massive snap drills in the Eastern Military District, the Defense Ministry's press office reported on Sunday.
Russian Military Inspectors to Fly Over Estonia, Finland RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2013 -- Russian military inspectors will make surveillance flights over the territories of Estonia and Finland under the international Open Skies Treaty starting from Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
'Russia stages large-scale military drills' Iran Press TV 13 Jul 2013 -- Russia has staged large-scale military exercises in the country's Eastern military district aimed at enhancing the defense capabilities of its armed forces, Defense Ministry says.
Massive Snap Military Drills Begin in Eastern Russia RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2013 -- The Russian military began early on Saturday large-scale exercises in the Eastern Military District aimed at improving combat readiness of the Russian armed forces, the Defense Ministry said.
Russia's Snap Military Drills Expand – Defense Minister RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2013 -- Russia's defense minister on Saturday said that up to 160,000 servicemen are involved in the large-scale exercises in the Eastern Military District, double the number initially reported.
Russia Lays Down New Frigate for Black Sea Fleet RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2013 -- The Yantar shipyard in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad has launched construction of a new Project 11356 frigate for the Russian navy, local media reported.
Putin Affirms Russia's Focus on High-Precision Weaponry RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2013 -- Russia will prioritize the development of powerful high-accuracy weapons whose combat capabilities would be comparable to those of weapons of mass destruction, President Vladimir Putin said.
Russia Says No Asylum Application Received Yet From Snowden RFE/RL 13 Jul 2013 -- Russian authorities say fugitive U.S. whistle-blower Edward Snowden has not yet submitted an official request for asylum.
Putin, Obama Discussed Snowden Over Phone – Kremlin RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama have discussed by phone urgent bilateral relations issues as well as the situation around fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, the Kremlin said Saturday.
No Asylum Application from Snowden – Russian Migration Officials RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2013 -- Russian immigration officials pledged to consider an asylum application from CIA leaker Edward Snowden – as soon as they get one.
Russia: No Asylum Request From Snowden VOA 13 Jul 2013 -- Russian officials say they have not received a formal request for asylum from fugitive U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.
Putin Orders Snap Combat-Readiness Check in Eastern Russia RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a snap check of combat readiness to begin that night in the Eastern Military District.
Russia Angered by US Talk of Magnitsky List Expansion RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s Foreign Ministry reacted angrily to statements from US officials this week that Washington could expand the so-called Magnitsky List.
Russia Has No Plans to Use Nitka Pilot Training Site in 2013 RIA Novosti 11 Jul 2013 -- Moscow has officially informed Kiev that it will not use a carrier-deck pilot training site in Crimea this year.
Russia to Offer Post-Sales Services for Malaysia Jet Deal - Minister RIA Novosti 11 Jul 2013 -- Russia is interested in adding post-sales maintenance and training to future arms contracts with Malaysia, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Adoption of Russia’s New Combat Gear Delayed RIA Novosti 11 Jul 2013 -- Russian soldiers’ cutting-edge combat gear has not been put into service yet due to delays in the fine-tuning of the new set’s light weapons.
Soviet Moon Rover Drove Farther than Thought RIA Novosti 11 Jul 2013 -- The Soviet rover went 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) farther on the moon than previously thought.
US Slams Posthumous Magnitsky Conviction RIA Novosti 11 Jul 2013 -- The United States condemned Russia’s conviction of deceased whistleblowing lawyer Sergei Magnitsky on tax evasion charges.
As Russia Counterattacks, Magnitsky-List Supporters Remain Optimistic RFE/RL 11 Jul 2013 -- Proponents of internationally blacklisting Russian officials implicated in the 2009 death of whistle-blowing lawyer Sergei Magnitsky know they face a determined foe in Moscow.
Russian Whistleblower Posthumously Convicted VOA 11 Jul 2013 -- A Moscow court has convicted lawyer Sergei Magnitsky of tax evasion, more than three years after he died in jail, in a case that strained U.S.-Russian ties.
Magnitsky Found Guilty In Posthumous Trial; Ex-Boss Also Convicted RFE/RL 11 Jul 2013 -- A Moscow court has found late whistle-blowing lawyer Sergei Magnitsky and his former boss guilty of tax evasion.
China, Russia Complete Extensive Naval Exercise RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- China and Russia on Wednesday completed an extensive naval exercise in the Far East, said a representative of Russia’s Pacific Fleet.
Russia to Get New Jets Within 3 Years RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- New MiG-35 and Su-35 fighter jets will be delivered to the Russian Air Force in large numbers within the next three years.
Russian Military Unit to Combat 'History Falsification' RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s Defense Ministry plans to create a special military unit to work with archives and monitor the "falsification of history."
Proton Rocket to Stay in Demand Despite Accidents RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s Proton-M heavy carrier rocket will remain a key space launch vehicle despite its rather poor safety record.
Navalny Submits Application to Run for Moscow Mayor RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny submitted a complete package of documents necessary to be registered as a candidate for the post of Moscow mayor.
Court Upholds 'Foreign Agent' Order For Russian Monitor NGO RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- A Moscow court upheld a previous order by prosecutors instructing Russian election-monitoring NGO Golos to register as a “foreign agent” in line with a controversial new law.
UK Officials Try to Clear Up Magnitsky List Reports RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- The British parliament’s official record has been changed after the original record was interpreted as suggesting that the UK had banned certain Russian officials from visiting the country.
New Russian Air Defense System to Detect Missiles at Blastoff RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s new aerospace defense system will ensure guaranteed detection of enemy ballistic and long-range cruise missiles at blastoff.
Russian Leadership to Get Sneak Preview of New Armata Tank RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2013 -- Several prototypes of the Armata, to become Russia’s main battle tank, will be privately shown to the country’s leadership during an arms expo in September.
First 2 Russian Student Military R&D Units Begin Service RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s first two military research units made up of science students have taken up their posts.
Russia to Launch 2 Glonass Satellites After Proton Disaster RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2013 -- Russia will launch two Glonass navigation satellites later this year to make up for the loss of three satellites in the recent Proton rocket explosion.
Russia Denies UK Notified it of ‘Magnitsky List’ Visa Ban RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2013 -- Moscow has not received any official notification from Britain that Russian officials suspected of involvement in the death in custody of a high-profile lawyer have been banned from entering the UK.
Polish Military Inspectors to Fly Over Russia, Belarus RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2013 -- Polish military inspectors will make surveillance flights over the territories of Russia and Belarus under the international Open Skies Treaty.
Investigators Probe Ex-Defense Minister’s Land Sales RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2013 -- Russian military investigators have launched a probe into the sale of forest land outside Moscow sanctioned by ex-Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov.
Russia plans to build floating nuclear power plant PressTV 08 Jul 2013-- Russia plans to build the world’s first floating nuclear power plant that will be capable of providing energy and heat to remote areas and drinking water to barren regions.
Russian Navy to Receive 36 Warships in 2013 RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2013 -- The Russian Navy will receive 36 warships in 2013, an unprecedented number in Russia’s history.
Iran, Russia urge cooperation to ensure Caspian Sea security PressTV 07 Jul 2013 -- Iranian and Russian Navy commanders have highlighted the significance of strengthening joint cooperation to ensure the security of the Caspian Sea.
Billionaire Prokhorov Says Party Not in Moscow Governor Race RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2013 -- Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov’s Civic Platform political party will not field a candidate for governor of the Moscow Region.
Navalny Blasts Russia’s ‘Feudal System’ in Court Remarks RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s opposition figurehead and anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny came down on the country’s “feudal system.”
China Starts Largest-Ever Foreign Naval Drill With Russia RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- China began its largest-ever naval exercises with a foreign power on Friday, launching a week of fleet drills with Russia in the Sea of Japan.
Russia, China kick off 'biggest-ever" naval drills in Sea of Japan PressTV 05 Jul 2013 -- China and Russia have begun their biggest-ever joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan amid growing indications of a broad-based enhancement of ties between former Cold War rivals.
Russia to Field 30 Times More Cruise Missiles by 2020 RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- Russia will increase its number of cruise missiles by 30 times by the end of the current decade.
Russian Shipyard Confirms Delivery of 3 Nuclear Subs in 2013 RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s Sevmash shipyard confirmed earlier announced plans to deliver three nuclear-powered submarines to the Russian Navy by the end of this year.
Indian Carrier Starts Final Trials in White Sea RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- A Russian-built aircraft carrier refitted for the Indian navy started final sea trials on Friday in the White Sea.
Italy, Russia to Modernize Diesel Submarine Project RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- Russia and Italy have decided to optimize their joint next-generation diesel submarine project.
Early Launch Seen as Likely Cause of Proton-M Failure RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- Early launch is seen among the most probable causes of the recent Proton-M rocket failure and the loss of three satellites.
Russia Will Launch Space Freighter on Schedule RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- Russia will launch the next cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station on schedule, despite a recent accident.
Prosecutor Seeks Six-Year Jail Term As Navalny Trial Concludes RFE/RL 05 Jul 2013 -- Russian prosecutors have demanded a six-year jail sentence for opposition leader Aleksei Navalny.
Russian DefMin Wants More Spending on R&D Divisions RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that his ministry must spend more money on scientific research divisions.
Russia to Lay Down 3rd Yasen Class Nuclear Sub on July 26 RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- Russia on July 26 will begin constructing the third of at least eight nuclear-powered submarines to make up the core of its underwater attack fleet.
Russian Air Force to Get Su-30SM Fighter Jets in Bulk RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- Sukhoi Su-30SM multirole fighter jets will be delivered to the Russian Air Force as fully equipped squadrons, rather than “piecemeal.”
Russian Military to Get Unified Simulation Training by 2015 RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- A unified simulation training system will be created in the Russian Armed Forces by 2015.
Russia’s Space Program Is Ineffective – Audit Chamber RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s Federal Space Program is ineffective, largely due to poor management of space activities and budget funds.
Russia Investigates Failed Proton Rocket Launch RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- Russia has launched a criminal investigation into the failed launch earlier this week of a Proton-M space rocket.
Russian Opposition Mayor Charged With Corruption RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- An opposition politician who won a rare landslide victory against the ruling United Russia party in a mayoral election last year was charged with extorting a bribe.
Charges Filed Against Yaroslavl Mayor RFE/RL 04 Jul 2013 -- Russian investigators have filed corruption charges against Kremlin foe and Yaroslavl Mayor Yevgeny Urlashov along with four of his subordinates.
Russian NGO Law Needs to be Reviewed – PACE Co-Rapporteur RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- A Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe co-rapporteur has called for a thorough review of Russia’s “foreign agents” NGO law.
Obama Proposal Could Help US-Russian Ties VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has proposed deep cuts in the American and Russian nuclear arsenals.
Indian Carrier Sails From Russia for Final Sea Trials RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2013 -- A Russian-built aircraft carrier refitted for the Indian navy has set sail for final sea trials prior to handover.
Russia, China will hold joint naval drills in Sea of Japan PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- Russian and Chinese naval forces have reportedly planned a major joint military exercise in the Sea of Japan in the upcoming week.
Russia’s Weaponry Exporter Reports $34Bln in Orders RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s state arms exporter said Wednesday that its order portfolio stood at $34 billion as of June 1.
Next US-Russia Arms Talks Could Involve Short-Range Nuclear Weapons VOA 02 Jul 2013 -- President Barack Obama has made reducing nuclear weapons worldwide a priority of his administration.
Russia Hands Over New Stealth Frigate to India RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2013 -- Russia has delivered the last in a series of three frigates built for the Indian Navy.
German Court Sends ‘Russian Spies’ to Jail RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2013 -- A German court has delivered its verdict in an international espionage case, finding a couple guilty of spying for Russia and sentencing them to over five years behind bars.
Russia Loses $200 Million in Satellites as Launch Crashes VOA 02 Jul 2013 -- A Russian booster rocket carrying three navigation satellites worth around $200 million crashed shortly after lift-off.
Russian Rocket Crashes Seconds After Launch RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2013 -- A Russian Proton-M rocket carrying three Glonass satellites veered off course seconds after launch.
Unmanned Russian Rocket Crashes In Kazakhstan RFE/RL 02 Jul 2013 -- An unmanned Russian rocket carrying three satellites has crashed shortly after liftoff at the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan.
Russia, China Set Dates for Summer Joint Military Exercises RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2013 -- Russia and China have set dates for joint military exercises to be held this summer.
Russian Military Inspectors to Fly Over Norway RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2013 -- Russian military inspectors will make surveillance flights over the territory of Norway under the international Open Skies Treaty.
The Big Chill: Critics Say Kremlin Waging A War On Ideas RFE/RL 01 Jul 2013 -- Offending somebody's religious sensibilities could get you prosecuted according to legislation signed this weekend by President Vladimir Putin.

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