June 2014 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russian Experts Arrive in Iraq to Help Army Fight Sunni Extremists - Reports RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2014 -- Russian experts arrived in Iraq Sunday to get Sukhoi jets, purchased by Baghdad, into the fight against the militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS), the New York Times reported Monday citing sources in Iraq's government.
Russia Sees No Progress in GLONASS Talks with US RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2014 -- The United States has shown no interest in negotiations on the deployment of GLONASS navigation stations in the US, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos Oleg Ostapenko said Monday.
'Angara' Launch Postponed Due to Loss of Pressure in Fuel System RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2014 -- The test launch of Russia's new 'environmentally friendly' Angara rocket was postponed due to the loss of pressure in one of the valves within the fuel flow system, a source in the Russian space industry told RIA Novosti Monday.
US Rethinks Reduction of Russian Rocket Engine Deliveries - Russian Deputy Prime Minister RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2014 -- The United States "has come to its senses after its sanction fever" and is prepared to increase its purchases of Russian rocket engines, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Monday.
Crimea Sees Creation of First CBRN Defense Unit RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2014 -- A new CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) defense unit was established in Sevastopol, a spokesperson for Russia's Southern Military District said Monday.
Target ISIS: First batch of Russian fighter jets arrives in Iraq RT 29 Jun 2014 -- The first delivery of Russian Sukhoi fighter jets arrived in Iraq on Saturday, the country's Defense Ministry said. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is hoping the jets will make a key difference in the fight against ISIS.
After EU-Russia-Ukraine talks Poroshenko orders Border Service to consult with Russian counterparts VoR 29 Jun 2014 -- Ukrainian President Petr Poroshenko has instructed State Border Service head Mykola Litvyn, to hold urgent consultations with Russian Border Service officials to negotiate a mechanism of ensuring effective control over the Ukrainian-Russian border, reports Interfax.
Russia: US Pushing for Ukraine Confrontation VOA 28 Jun 2014 -- Russia's foreign minister has accused the United States of encouraging Ukraine to challenge Moscow.
Ukraine shells hit Russia territory: Moscow Iran Press TV 28 Jun 2014 -- Moscow says Ukrainian troops have fired three shells into the Russian territory, causing damage but no casualties.
Russia Seeks Common Ground with EU on Ukraine Association – Foreign Ministry RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2014 -- Russia expects the forthcoming expert-level consultations and ministerial talks with Ukraine and the EU on Kiev's association with the bloc will be a step toward reaching common ground, a deputy Russian foreign minister said Friday.
Test Launch of Russian Angara Space Rocket Aborted, Putin Demands Explanation RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2014 -- Friday's test launch of Russia's new eco-friendly Angara rocket was automatically terminated, according to the commander of the Aerospace Defense Forces, Major-General Alexander Golovko.
EU Gives Russia Three Days to De-Escalate Ukraine Crisis, Threatens Sanctions RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2014 -- The European Council on Friday said it would give Moscow three days to de-escalate the situation in Ukraine, or it will impose new sanctions against Russia, according to a statement published Friday.
Thirty Minesweepers to Join Russian Navy by 2050 RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2014 -- Around 30 minesweepers are expected to join Russia's Navy by 2050, a deputy Russian defense minister said Friday.
Russia to Remain Reliable Supplier of Energy Resources to Europe - Putin RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2014 -- Russia has always been and remains a reliable supplier of energy resources to Europe and is prepared to fulfill its obligations in the future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday.
Interview: Ukraine FM Says Russia Has No Prospects in Crimea VOA 26 Jun 2014 -- Questioning the viability of long-term political and economic goals Russia has set for itself in Crimea, Ukraine's new foreign minister says that Moscow has no chance of implementing them on the annexed peninsula.
Ukraine President Calls on Russia to Show Commitment to Peace VOA 26 Jun 2014 -- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called on Russia Thursday to support his peace plan for eastern Ukraine with "actions, not words,' accusing Moscow of 'aggression.'
10,000 Ukrainian citizens ask for refugee status, temporary asylum in Russia VoR 26 Jun 2014 -- Around 10,000 Ukrainian citizens asked for refugee status or temporary asylum in Russia, deputy head of the Federal Migration Service's department in Moscow Marina Kapustina said in a public advisory council on Thursday. 'More than 9,600 Ukrainian citizens asked for refugee status or temporary asylum,' she said.
US Refusal to Host Russian Navigation Stations 'Political' - GLONASS Chief RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2014 -- The refusal by the US to set up transmitters for Russia's GLONASS system is more of a political than a technical move, GLONASS CEO Alexander Gurko said Thursday.
Russia in Continued Military Overhaul - Putin RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday it was his government's priority to defend the nation against potential military threats, with the help of improved armed forces.
Russian Military's High Professionalism Secured Peaceful Referendum in Crimea – Putin RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2014 -- Russian President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the Russian military's high moral and professional skills ensured a peaceful referendum in Crimea.
Russian Navy to Receive Four New Minesweepers by 2019 – Defense Ministry RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2014 -- Russia's Navy is to receive four new minesweepers by 2019 under Project 12700, with the first to be put into service in late 2015, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday.
Interview: 'It's Easier To Beat Up A New EU Member State Than An Old One' RFE/RL 25 Jun 2014 -- Russian gas monopoly Gazprom this week inked a landmark deal with Austria's OMV energy firm to build the country's section of the controversial South Stream natural-gas pipeline, which would pump gas from the Black Sea to Austria.
Russia calls off mandate to send troops to Ukraine Iran Press TV 25 Jun 2014 -- Russia's upper house of parliament has voted to call off a resolution allowing President Vladimir Putin to deploy troops to Ukraine.
Russia's Upper House Rescinds Right To Intervene Militarily In Ukraine RFE/RL 25 Jun 2014 -- Russia's upper house of parliament has voted overwhelmingly to revoke authorization for Russian military intervention in Ukraine.
Russian Parliament Revokes Permission to Send Troops VOA 25 Jun 2014 -- In Moscow Wednesday, Russia's upper house of parliament voted to withdraw permission for Russian troops to go into Ukraine, fulfilling a request made by President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to cancel that permission.
Putin Wants To Revoke Mandate Sanctioning Use Of Force In Ukraine RFE/RL 24 Jun 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked the Federation Council to revoke the authorization it granted for military forces to intervene in Ukraine.
EU Attempts to Punish Crimea for Reunification with Russia Unacceptable - Moscow RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2014 -- The European Union's attempts to punish Crimea for its reunifying with Russia is completely unacceptable, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement Tuesday.
EU Actions Undermine Partnership With Russia RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2014 -- The latest actions of the European Union cast doubt on the strategic nature of its relations with Russia, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement Tuesday.
Russian Troops Return to Permanent Bases After Military Exercise in Country's West RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2014 -- Troops of the Western Military District have returned to their respective sites of permanent deployment having completed exercise in Kaliningrad, spokesman for the Western Military District, Col. Oleg Kochetkov said Tuesday.
Russia to Substitute 95% of Ukrainian Defense Imports RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2014 -- Russian Defense Ministry is planning to substitute 95 percent of imports from Ukraine, Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said Tuesday.
Russian Expats Wrestle With Dual-Citizenship Dilemma RFE/RL 23 Jun 2014 -- A new Russian law criminalizing the failure to declare foreign passports has raised fears of a fresh Kremlin crackdown on opponents at home, but Russian expatriates technically excluded from the statute are now scrambling to determine whether they must comply as well.
Radar Station in Russia's Kaliningrad Goes on Experimental Combat Duty RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2014 -- Russia has put the Kaliningrad early warning radar station on experimental combat duty, the press service of the Federal Agency for Special Construction (Spetsstroy) told RIA Novosti Monday.
Drones to Assess Combat Readiness of Russia's Central Military District RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2014 -- Drones are to be deployed for a snap check of combat readiness in Russia's Central Military District, a spokesman for the Central Military District, Colonel Yaroslav Roshchupkin told journalists Monday.
Source: Russia Offered Baltics Cheaper Gas for NATO Exit VOA 23 Jun 2014 -- Lithuania's president says that Russia, in an effort to maintain influence over territories that were once part of the Soviet Union, has set out to make the Baltic states "unreliable partners" for NATO and the European Union.
Putin Repeats Call for Political Compromise in Ukraine VOA 22 Jun 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday again called for political compromise in Ukraine, saying a peace deal should ensure the rights of all Russian-speaking people in Ukraine's east.
Putin Calls for 'Comprehensive' Dialogue With Ukraine VOA 22 Jun 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a 'comprehensive' dialogue among all the conflicting parties in the crisis in eastern Ukraine that has killed hundreds.
Russia's Air Force starts large-scale troop transfer in combat readiness check - Defense Ministry VoR 22 Jun 2014 -- The Russian Air Force has stared large-scale airlifting of personnel and materiel in a combat readiness check for troops in the Central Military District, the Defense Ministry press service report. The combat readiness test will last from June 21 to 28. The task set by the president is to assess the military's ability to perform their duties within existing time standards over the first 24 hours, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu said.
President Putin orders Russian forces on 'full combat alert' Iran Press TV 21 Jun 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered military forces in central Russia on "full combat alert" for snap drill, Russia's defense minister says.
30 new warships to be delivered to Russia's Black Sea Fleet in next 6 years VoR 21 Jun 2014 -- Russia's Black Sea Fleet will get about 30 new warships in the next six years, Navy Commander-in-Chief Viktor Chirkov said on Saturday, June 21. 'The Black Sea Fleet will receive six Project 636 submarines by 2016 and the first of the six Project 1135.6 escort ships in 2015. The Fleet will also get six Project 22160 patrol boats for patrolling territorial waters and the 200-mile exclusive economic zone, escorting ships at sea and protecting naval bases and water areas to warn about enemy attacks,' he said.
S-400 Air Defense Systems to Protect Russia's Kamchatka RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2014 -- Anti-aircraft defense in Kamchatka will be reinforced with new S-400 Triumf systems, the Ministry of Defense said Friday.
Kremlin Says No Russian Military Buildup Near Ukraine, Only Enhanced Border Security RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2014 -- Moscow is surprised by allegations of a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine, saying it is only taking measures backed by European leaders to better protect its border, a Kremlin spokesman said Friday.
Russia Continues Military Exercise near EU Border, 'Eliminates' Militant Group RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2014 -- Paratroopers and coastal troops taking part in a large scale exercise in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad successfully "eliminated" a group of militants, according to the Russian Baltic Fleet's press office.
No Russian troops near Ukrainian border - Putin's aide VoR 20 Jun 2014 -- Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov has refuted the allegations that Russia is moving troops towards the Ukrainian border. 'There is no enlargement [of the military contingent] there. There is only a certain saturation of the border factor,' Ushakov told a press briefing on Friday. He said that was done because the Russian administration was concerned about the border situation.
Typhoons intercept Russian bombers, fighters: Report Iran Press TV 19 Jun 2014 -- UK's Ministry of Defense (MoD) announces that it has scrambled typhoon jet fighters to intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic airspace.
Russia's contribution to UN humanitarian motion on Syria will rule out military measures VoR 19 Jun 2014 -- While Moscow has agreed to work over a United Nations Security Council's (UN SC) draft resolution on humanitarian access to Syria, authored by Australia, Jordan, Luxembourg, it warned against attempts to pass military measures in conducting humanitarian operations in that country.
Russia to Test New Mobile Communications System during Vostok-2014 Exercise RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2014 -- The Russian military is to test its new mobile communications system, which is superior to its foreign alternatives, during the Vostok-2014 strategic exercise in Russia's Eastern Military District, the Defense Ministry announced Thursday.
Poroshenko And Putin Hold Talks RFE/RL 18 Jun 2014 -- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have spoken about a possible ceasefire in eastern Ukraine where Ukrainian forces have been clashing with pro-Russian separatists.
Russia Receives Foreign Orders for S-400 Anti-Aircraft Systems RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2014 -- Orders from abroad for S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft weapons systems are being processed, Igor Sevastyanov, the head of the Russian delegation to the Eurosatory 2014 international military exhibition, told journalists Wednesday.
NATO's Expansion Policy to Lead to New Divisional Lines in Europe – Russian Envoy RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2014 -- NATO's continuing expansion policy that ignores equal and indivisible security will lead to the emergence of new divisional lines in Europe, Russia's envoy to the alliance, Alexander Grushko said Wednesday.
Russian Army Ready for Any Developments in Ukraine, World RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2014 -- The Russian Army is ready for any developments in Ukraine or anywhere in the world and Russian defense industry can quickly replace any imports, including those from Ukraine, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a State Duma meeting behind closed doors.
Russian Navy to Equip Fifth-Generation Submarines With Military Robots RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2014 -- Russian fifth-generation submarines will be armed with military robots, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy said.
Nuclear forces reduced while modernizations continue, says SIPRI SIPRI 16 Jun 2014 -- Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today launches its annual nuclear forces data, which assesses the current trends and developments in world nuclear arsenals. The data shows that while the overall number of nuclear weapons in the world continues to decline, none of the nuclear weapon-possessing states are prepared to give up their nuclear arsenals for the foreseeable future.
Physical Gas Reverse to Ukraine From EU Impossible - Gazprom RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2014 -- European suppliers are unable to provide physical reverse deliveries of gas to Ukraine, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said Monday.
Ukraine Threatens to Siphon off Russian Gas if Not Satisfied by Russian Price – Gazprom RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2014 -- Ukraine said that if Russia refused to grant Ukraine a 'super-low' gas price, it would tap Russia's Europe-bound gas for free, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said at a meeting with the Russian Prime Minister Monday.
Russia's Medvedev Says Kiev Creating Artificial Gas Crisis RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2014 -- The authorities in Kiev have created artificially the gas crisis that essentially affects the Ukrainian economy, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday.
Ukraine Asks European Commission for Larger Gas Reversal as Russia Suspends Supplies RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2014 -- Head of Ukraine's Naftogaz Andriy Kobolev addressed the European Commission Monday with a request to increase reverse supplies after Russia had suspended all of its supplies for the country.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister's Remarks 'Inadequate' - Medvedev RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2014 -- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Deshchytsia behaved inadequately when he shouted offensive remarks directed against the Russian president near the Russian embassy, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday.
Russia's Gazprom Sues Ukraine's Naftogaz over Gas Debt RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2014 -- Ukraine's Naftogaz unpaid debt for Russian gas giant Gazprom exceeds $4.4 billion, Gazprom Spokesman Sergei Kuprianov said Monday.
Gazprom Implements Prepayment Delivery Scheme For Russian Gas to Ukraine Over Arrears RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2014 -- Russian gas giant Gazprom at 10:00 a.m. local time (06:00 a.m. GMT) implemented a prepayment plan for the delivery of Russian fuel to Ukraine's Naftogaz, according to a company statement on Monday.
Russian Military Equipment 'Extremely Reliable' – Deputy Prime Minister RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2014 -- Russian military equipment is extremely reliable, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Facebook.
Russian Exports of Precision Weapons Unaffected by Western Sanctions – Arms Manufacturer RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2014 -- All contracts with foreign partners to supply high-precision weapons remain in force, despite the anti-Russian sanctions, CEO of Russian arms manufacturing company said.
Russia Tests Pantsir Air Defense Systems in Arctic RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2014 -- Russia is testing its Pantsir S-1 short-range air defense system in the Arctic to ensure security in the resource-rich region, which is soon expected to become the centre of oil and gas exploration for the country, Alexander Denisov, head of the High-Precision Systems holding told RIA Novosti Monday.
Soyuz кocket puts Russian GLONASS-M navigation satellite into orbit VoR 15 Jun 2014 -- The Soyuz-2.1b rocket with GLONASS-M navigation satellite on board has been successfully launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, Aerospace Defense Forces spokesman Colonel Alexei Zolotukhin said.
Russia proposes UN Security Council to condemn attack on Russian Embassy VoR 14 Jun 2014 -- Russia has proposed to UN Security Council a draft of a statement with condemnation of the attack on the Russian Embassy in Kiev, said in a draft received at the disposal of journalists. 'The members of the UN Security Council strongly condemned the mob attack on June 14, 2014 on the Russian Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine, causing damage of construction and property of the Embassy, jeopardizing the lives of its staff,' - draft document said.
NATO Releases Imagery: Raises Questions on Russia's Role in Providing Tanks to Ukraine NATO ACO 14 Jun 2014 -- NATO is providing a series of images (see below) to the public in order to inform debate regarding recent events in the border region of Russia and Ukraine.
US must press Ukraine to end offensive: Russia FM Iran Press TV 14 Jun 2014 -- Russia's foreign minister has demanded the United States put pressure on Ukrainian officials to immediately stop their military operations against protesters in eastern and southern provinces.
US must urge Ukraine to end military campaign - Lavrov VoR 14 Jun 2014 -- Russia's foreign minister urged US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday to use his influence over Ukraine's leaders to convince them to suspend a military offensive in the separatist east. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov 'urged the United States to use its influence with the Kiev authorities to nudge them toward a more realistic assessment of the situation, making them realize the hopelessness of using force to resolve a domestic conflict,' the Russian foreign ministry said after the two diplomats spoke by telephone.
Russia's FM warns Ukraine against state border violations VoR 14 Jun 2014 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed serious concern about 'the significant aggravation in recent times of the situation on several sections of the Russian-Ukrainian state border resulting from the provocative actions of the Ukrainian side.' The ministry issued a statement saying that on June 5 a Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft penetrated the Russian air space to the depth of 1.5 kilometers in the area of Kuibyshevo, according to Interfax.
Russia demands reports of prohibited weapons use by Kiev to be thoroughly studied VoR 14 Jun 2014 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry urges that 'the reports on the use by Ukraine of types of weapons prohibited by international law need to be studied thoroughly.'
NATO: Photos Confirm Russian Tanks Near Ukraine VOA 13 Jun 2014 -- NATO on Saturday released photos that it said showed recent Russian tank movements near the Ukrainian border, one day after the U.S. State Department asserted Russia had sent tanks and heavy weaponry to separatists in Ukraine.
US: Russia Sends Tanks to Rebels in Ukraine VOA 13 Jun 2014 -- The U.S. State Department has confirmed that Russia has sent tanks and other heavy weapons to separatists in Ukraine.
Ukrainian military violates Russian border, Kremlin says VoR 13 Jun 2014 -- Russia on Friday claimed that the Ukrainian military had violated its border with at least one infantry combat vehicle. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Interfax news agency that the incursion took place on Friday, a day after Ukraine hit out over an alleged border violation by Russian tanks. President Vladimir Putin 'has told the foreign ministry to contact the Ukrainian side on the issue of the border violation by Ukrainian troops,' Peskov said.
Explainer: Is South Stream The Latest Victim Of the Ukraine Crisis? RFE/RL 11 Jun 2014 -- The Ukraine crisis keeps having unintended consequences. The latest is a setback for South Stream, Russia's planned pipeline to bypass Ukraine when exporting gas to Europe. Here are five things to know about the story.
Russia Ready to Review Ukraine's Gas Debt, Scrap Prepayment Scheme – Energy Minister RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2014 -- Russia will not introduce advance gas payments for Ukraine and review its gas debt downwards if Kiev pays off $2 billion of its gas debt by June 16 and clears arrears in full by June 26, Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday.
Gazprom Offers Ukraine Same Gas Deal Under Yanukovych – Putin RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday Gazprom proposed Ukraine to return to the same gas payment scheme that was used during the rule of ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.
Russia Playing 'Pivotal Role' In Democracy Decline, Says New Report RFE/RL 11 Jun 2014 -- In a new report, Freedom House says Russia is playing a 'pivotal role' in a continuing decline in democracy among the countries of the post-Soviet sphere.
Equal Troops Deployed in Russian, NATO Military Exercises RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2014 -- Russia deployed a number of troops in the military exercise in Kaliningrad Region comparable to the number of NATO drill participants in the Baltic region, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported Wednesday.
Russian Corvette Successfully Tests Missile in Baltic Sea RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2014 -- A Russian anti-aircraft missile corvette has engaged and successfully destroyed a sea target imitating an enemy warship in the Baltic Sea, Captain Vladimir Matveyev of the Russian Baltic Fleet said Wednesday.
Putin: Ukraine Gas Price Demands a 'Dead End' VOA 11 Jun 2014 -- President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine Wednesday of pushing gas talks toward a "dead-end" by asking for additional discounts.
Ukraine to shut down border with Russia, considers using land mines VoR 11 Jun 2014 -- Ukraine intents to close off its border with Russia in the east, advisor to Ukraine's minister of the interior Anton Gerashenko said. Earlier the Ukrainian government decided to partially close off the border in the eastern part of the country where the fighting between Ukrainian military and local militia continues unabated. At the moment a total of eight border entry points were shut down.
NATO's expansion eastward is counterproductive - FM Lavrov VoR 10 Jun 2014 -- 'There are the same criteria in the military-political sphere as in economy or humanitarian sphere: the need to meet the commitments one has undertaken. All Euro-Atlantic states have an obligation to ensure indivisible security in the region and an OSCE commitment not to ensure the security of one state at the expense of other countries,' Lavrov said on Monday after meeting Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja.
Russia starts maneuvers to counter NATO drills Iran Press TV 10 Jun 2014 -- The Kremlin has launched military maneuvers in response to war games by a Western military alliance near the Russian border as tensions simmer between Moscow and NATO.
Russia warns against NATO eastward expansion Iran Press TV 10 Jun 2014 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any eastward expansion or military build-up by the NATO alliance near Russia's borders will be counterproductive.
T-50 Fighter Jet Fire Near Moscow Not to Affect Test Run RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2014 -- An accident with an advanced Russian T-50 fifth-generation fighter jet, which briefly caught on fire while landing near Moscow, will not affect the schedule of planes' test runs, Sukhoi company said Tuesday.
Russian Paratroopers Test Multi-Purpose Armored Vehicles RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2014 -- The Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) have started testing eight advanced multi-purpose Rakushka armored personnel carriers in field conditions, military spokesman Yevgeny Meshkov said Tuesday.
Twenty SU-27 Fighter Jets to Be Based at Crimea's Belbek Airbase RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2014 -- Twenty SU-27 fighter jets are to be relocated to Belbek airbase in Crimea by the end of 2014, a source at the Russian Ministry of Defense told RIA Novosti Tuesday.
Military Drills Underway in Russia's Western Kaliningrad Region RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2014 -- Military drills involving Russian airborne troops and forces from the Baltic Fleet began in the Kaliningrad region under the command of the Russian Western Military District commander, the Russian Defense Ministry's press service said.
Russia starts military drills simultaneously with NATO maneuvers VoR 10 Jun 2014 -- Russia starts military drills in Kaliningrad Region simultaneously with NATO's maneuvers. Military drills are being held under command of Western Military District troops commander.
Hillary Clinton Urges Tougher Line On Putin RFE/RL 09 Jun 2014 -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called for a 'new course' on U.S.-Russian relations with a tougher line against President Vladimir Putin.
French-Russian Mistral Ship Deal Continuing as Planned – Kremlin RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2014 -- The Kremlin believes that the Mistral warships deal with France is continuing as planned and scheduled, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.
Serbia Says It Will Be Forced To Suspend South Stream Construction RFE/RL 09 Jun 2014 -- Serbia says it may have to suspend construction of the South Stream gas pipeline through its territory, after Bulgaria said it was halting work on its segment of the pipeline.
Serbia Suspends Works on South Stream Project Over Bulgaria's Stance RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2014 -- Serbia is putting its participation in the South Stream pipeline project on hold due to Bulgaria's decision to suspend its involvement, Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Construction Zorana Mihajlović said Monday.
Russia to Allocate $26 Billion to Atomic Energy Complex Development RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2014 -- The Russian government has approved a state program on the development of an atomic energy complex by 2020, with total funding of about 900 billion rubles or $26 billion, a decree on Russia's official legal information website indicates.
Russia considers NATO buildup near its borders as demonstration of hostility - deputy FM VoR 09 Jun 2014 -- Russia views the NATO buildup near its borders as a demonstration of hostile intentions and the deployment of additional forces in Central and Eastern Europe as a violation of the Founding Act and promises to retaliate against that move.
India-Russia Missile Successfully Test Fired from Indian Warship RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2014 -- India's armed forces successfully test launched a BrahMos supersonic anti-ship cruise missile, developed jointly with Russia, from the country's newest warship INS Kolkata, the PTI news agency reported Monday quoting Indian defense officials.
NATO Commander: Alliance Must Reconsider Russia Relationship VOA 06 Jun 2014 -- NATO's military commander says the alliance must reconsider its force positioning and readiness because of Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region.
Russia, China to Create New Long-Range Plane and Helicopter – Rogozin RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2014 -- Russia has reached an agreement with China on the joint construction of a long-range, wide-body passenger plane and a modern helicopter, with a cargo capacity of up to 15 tons, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Friday.
Putin Meets Obama, Poroshenko on D-Day Event Sidelines VOA 06 Jun 2014 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin held brief talks on the sidelines of D-Day anniversary celebrations in Normandy, France, on Friday.
Obama told Putin he must de-escalate Ukraine tensions VoR 06 Jun 2014 -- President Barack Obama personally told Vladimir Putin Friday he must de-escalate tensions in Ukraine or face deeper international isolation.
Putin, Poroshenko urge end to violence in Ukraine Iran Press TV 06 Jun 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's President-elect Petro Poroshenko have called for a quick end to hostilities in southeastern Ukraine.
Putin, Poroshenko Call For Quick End To Ukraine Bloodshed RFE/RL 06 Jun 2014 -- The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President-elect Petro Poroshenko have both called for a quick end to bloodshed in eastern Ukraine.
Putin, Poroshenko Favor Quick End to Ukrainian Violence – Kremlin RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President-elect Petro Poroshenko, who met Friday during the D-Day celebrations in Normandy, France, spoke in favor of ceasing the violence in eastern Ukraine as soon as possible.
Putin, Obama Exchange Views on Ukraine Crisis, Call to End Hostilities – Kremlin RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin had a brief conversation on Ukraine with his US counterpart Barack Obama in Normandy, France on Friday, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
GLONASS Chipsets to be Made in Russia – Deputy Prime Minister RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2014 -- GLONASS receivers are to be produced in Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Friday.
Russia Gives US Three Months to Station GLONASS on Its Territory RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2014 -- Moscow expects Washington to take reciprocal steps toward the deployment of GLONASS navigation stations in the US by August 31, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said at the Tekhnoprom forum in Novosibirsk on Friday.
Russia Says GLONASS Accuracy Could Be Boosted to Two Feet RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2014 -- GLONASS accuracy could be boosted from nine to two feet by 2020, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said at the 'Tekhnoprom' forum in Novosibirsk.
Russia's Central Military District to Receive Ten Armored 'Tigers' RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2014 -- Russia's Central Military District (CMD) is to receive ten new armored 'Tiger' vehicles, Colonel Jaroslav Roschupkin said Friday.
Armed Russian jet buzzed US spy plane: Pentagon Iran Press TV 05 Jun 2014 -- An armed Russian fighter jet buzzed dangerously close to a US military spy plane in late April, triggering private US protests to Moscow, the Pentagon said.
Russia urges US to stop involvement of mercenaries in conflict in Ukraine VoR 05 Jun 2014 -- Russia is calling on the United States to take steps to curb involvement of foreign mercenaries in the ongoing military operation in Ukraine, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.
Russia's premier raps G7 for backing Kiev Iran Press TV 05 Jun 2014 -- Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has slammed the group of seven developed countries, also known as the G7, for backing Ukraine's military actions in the country's eastern parts.
Obama Calls On Russia To Open Talks With Ukraine RFE/RL 05 Jun 2014 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has urged Moscow to engage with Ukrainian President-elect Petro Poroshenko.
Russia Says Ukraine Refuses to Return Advance Payments for Defense Contracts RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2014 -- Kiev does not intend to refund Moscow's prepayments for Russian defense orders placed with Ukrainian enterprises, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Thursday.
Russia Blasts UN's Western Members for Closing Eyes to Ukrainian Humanitarian Issues RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2014 -- The West's denial of humanitarian problems in Ukraine reflects its double standards, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said Thursday.
Russia Rejects Ukraine's Arms Traffic Claims RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2014 -- Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Alexander Lukashevich has dismissed as "baseless" Kiev's allegations of Russian arms supplies to independence supporters in eastern Ukraine.
Around 4,000 Refugees Flee from Ukraine to Russia – Medvedev RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2014 -- Russia has already received around 4,000 Ukrainian refugees as Kiev turned a blind eye to the looming humanitarian crisis in the violence-hit east, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday.
Russia Mulls Privatizing ERA-GLONASS Emergency Network RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2014 -- The Russian government will consider privatizing the state-owned ERA-GLONASS emergency calls network, according to the Russian newspaper Kommersant.
G7 Warns Of Tougher Russian Sanctions RFE/RL 05 Jun 2014 -- The Group of Seven (G7) has warned that it could escalate sanctions against Russia if the situation in eastern Ukraine spins further out of control.
Obama: Russia Must Work With New Ukraine Leader VOA 05 Jun 2014 -- U.S. President Barack Obama said that Russian President Vladimir Putin must recognize and work with Ukraine's newly-elected government and stop 'provocations' along its border, or face tougher sanctions from members of the Group of Seven nations.
Russia never annexed Crimea, no plans to intervene Ukraine, it's Western delusion - Putin VoR 05 Jun 2014 -- On June 6 Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. Ahead of his visit to France Russian leader gave an extensive interview to Radio Europe 1 news program author and frontman Jean-Pierre Elkabbach and anchor of the evening news on TF1 TV channel Gilles Bouleau covering burning issues from Ukraine and Crimea to the US foreign policy. The interview was recorded on June 3 in Sochi.
Kremlin Calls NATO's Eastern Advance Destalilizing RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2014 -- NATO's advance to the East is of a destabilizing nature, head of Russia's Presidential Administration Sergei Ivanov said Wednesday, after United States' President Barack Obama called for greater military cooperation of the alliance's members to resist possible threats during his visit to Poland this week.
NATO Grapples With Russian Moves in Ukraine VOA 04 Jun 2014 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says Russia's annexation of Crimea and involvement in eastern Ukraine are the biggest threat to European security since the end of the Cold War, and he called on NATO allies to respond.
US does everything to prevent potential for alliance between Russia and EU - Lavrov VoR 04 Jun 2014 -- The United States leads the way in limiting Russia's opportunities and does everything to prevent the potential for alliance between Russia and the EU, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. 'One gets the impression that Russia came under fire for most actively expressing an independent point of view in the world today, finding an independent policy its natural right. Naturally this line does not fit together with anyone's claims for being exceptional,' Lavrov said.
Russia, US resume talks on new joint projects for ISS VoR 04 Jun 2014 -- Russia and the US have resumed talks on new joint projects regarding the International Space Station (ISS), the Russian daily Izvestia writes on Wednesday, referring to Oleg Orlov, First Deputy Director of the Institute for Medico-Biological Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Ukraine must not be 'muscle-flexing' exercise for US - Russian envoy to UN VoR 03 Jun 2014 -- The situation in Ukraine must not be used by the United States to build up its global military presence, said Vitaly Churkin, Russia's Ambassador to the United Nations. 'If politics consists of taking advantage of the situation in Ukraine in order to flex muscles, this will only hurt the common international cooperation,' Churkin told reporters on Tuesday.
Russia has all arguments against Ukraine at European Court VoR 03 Jun 2014 -- Arseniy Yatsenyuk said Ukraine had filed a suit against Russia with the European Court of Human Rights over Crimea's accession to Russia, according to Russia's ITAR-TASS news agency. Russia has all the arguments and possibilities to defend its positions at the European Court of Human Right in a possible litigation over Ukraine's lawsuit, chairman of the committee on civil, criminal and arbitration legislation of the Russian State Duma lower parliament house Pavel Krasheninnikov told the agency on Tuesday.
Putin to instruct his office, gov't to provide assistance to refugees from Ukraine VoR 03 Jun 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to issue instructions to his secretariat and the government on providing assistance to refugees from the southeastern regions of Ukraine and residents of Crimea experiencing difficulties with acquiring Russian citizenship due to problems with residency registration.
Russia submits draft resolution on Ukraine Iran Press TV 03 Jun 2014 -- Russia has submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling for an immediate ceasefire and a humanitarian corridor in Ukraine.
Most Russia troops withdraw from Ukraine border: NATO Iran Press TV 03 Jun 2014 -- NATO says Russia has withdrawn most of the approximately 40,000 troops amassed along the Ukraine border, calling on Moscow to pull out the rest.
Russia Reinstates Readiness to Send Ukraine Humanitarian Aid - Emergency Ministry RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2014 -- Russia's Emergency Ministry is ready to assist Ukraine with humanitarian aid but has not had a request from the Ukrainian authorities, Russian Emergency Minister Vladimir Puchkov said Tuesday.
Gazprom Says Ukraine Still Has to Pay for Almost 10 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2014 -- As of today, Ukraine's state energy company Naftogaz still has not paid for 9.839 billion cubic meters of Russian gas supplies, Sergei Kuprianov, a spokesman for Gazprom, said Tuesday.
NATO Defense Chiefs To Eye Expanding Forces Eastward RFE/RL 02 Jun 2014 -- Defense ministers from NATO member states this week are set to discuss the possible stationing of permanent forces in Eastern Europe in response to Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea territory and a pro-Moscow rebellion in eastern Ukraine.
Russia, NATO Spar Over Military Forces in Central Europe VOA 02 Jun 2014 -- With Russia pulling most of its roughly 40,000 troops away from its border with Ukraine, NATO and Russia have started sparring over the nation's new cross-border tactic.
Cold Reception For Russia Resolution At UN Security Council RFE/RL 02 Jun 2014 -- A Russian draft resolution calling for an immediate end to the fighting in eastern Ukraine and a humanitarian corridor met with a cool response at the Security Council on June 2.
Russia Proposes Humanitarian Corridors for Ukraine VOA 02 Jun 2014 -- Russia on Monday circulated its proposal for a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for humanitarian corridors and a cease-fire in southeastern Ukraine. The draft text was met with skepticism from several Council members.
Secretary General sets out NATO's position on Russia-Ukraine crisis NATO 02 Jun 2014
Lavrov Criticizes West for Media Spin, Blackout on Ukraine RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2014 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday voiced his surprise at the Western media's spin of the ongoing bloodshed in southeastern Ukraine and the fact that they either hushed up the real situation or showed "different pictures" instead.
Russia Confirms Ukraine Made First Payment Towards Gas Debt RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2014 -- The Russian Energy Ministry confirmed Monday it had received $786.4 million from Ukraine as payment for gas deliveries in February and March, a ministry spokesman told RIA Novosti.
Russian Missile Troops Test-Fire Iskander Systems During Military Drills RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2014 -- Russian armed forces are conducting a routine check of the military units in the country's Western Military District, equipped with long-range high-precision Iskander missiles, the Ministry of Defense stated Monday.
Russia's Strategic Missile Troops to Conduct 120 drills, Test 12 ICBMs by 2015 RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2014 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Troops (RVSN) will conduct around 120 drills and training exercises over the next six months, Col. Igor Yegorov from Defense Ministry Press Office department for RVSN told the press on Monday.
Russian Air Force Unveils Arms Procurement Plan RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2014 -- Russia's Air Force is set to receive new aircraft and anti-missile defense systems, as well as to stage large-scale drills by the end of 2014, a Russian Defense Ministry's Air Force spokesman said.
Russia to take necessary measures if NATO military potential comes closer to its borders - envoy VoR 02 Jun 2014 -- NATO was and is a leading military organization in the European-Atlantic region - that is why, while developing cooperation with it in spheres of common interest, Russia paid special attention to ensuring appropriate defense levels amid any scenarios, Russia's Permanent Representative to NATO Alexander Grushko told Interfax.
Russia Scraps Arms Trade Embargo on Pakistan RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2014 -- Russia has lifted an embargo on sales of weapons and military hardware to Pakistan and is planning to supply Islamabad with attack helicopters, the head of Russia's state defense corporation Rostec said Monday.
Russian inspectors to carry out observation flights over Latvia, Lithuania VoR 01 Jun 2014 -- Russian inspectors will carry out an observation flight over the territories of Latvia and Lithuania this week under the Open Skies Treaty, Ruslan Shishin, the acting head of the national nuclear risk reduction center, told Itar-Tass.

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