January 2017 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia in biggest military push in the Arctic Press TV 31 Jan 2017 -- Russia is involved in its biggest military push in the Arctic since the fall of the Soviet Union, pouring in money and missiles and building a new generation of nuclear icebreakers.
Trump Presidency Thus Far? Russia, for One, Is Pleased VOA 31 Jan 2017 -- Russians have largely greeted Donald Trump's ascendancy to the White House with high hopes for a new era of improved relations with the United States. And judging by this week's reaction, the first telephone call between Presidents Trump and Putin has done nothing to diminish those expectations.
Trump-Putin Phone Call: 'A Toe in the Water' VOA 30 Jan 2017 -- Saturday's phone conversation between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has raised the hopes of many Russian politicians for a U.S.-Russian rapprochement. But other observers in Moscow remain more cautious about the prospects for bilateral relations in the Trump era.
Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Destroy Daesh Command Posts, Arms Depots in Deir ez-Zor Sputnik 30 Jan 2017 -- Six Russian Tu-22M3 bombers carried out on Monday airstrikes against new Daesh targets in Syria's Deir ez-Zor province destroying two command posts, arms depots, a large number of military equipment and terrorists, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Three militants, two police officers killed in attack on Chechen police post Press TV 30 Jan 2017 -- A terrorist attack on a police station has left two officers and three militants dead in Russia's Chechnya Republic.
Russia: No 'Moralizing' In Putin-Trump Phone Call RFE/RL 30 Jan 2017 -- Russia's foreign minister is suggesting that U.S. President Donald Trump did not raise the issue of human rights with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their telephone conversation on January 28.
Brand New Russian Corvette Bristling With Advanced Weapons Starts Sea Trials Sputnik 30 Jan 2017 -- The newest Steregushchy-class corvette, the Sovershenny ('Unbeatable') has begun sea trials, the Russian Pacific Fleet reported on Monday. Armed with the latest missile technology and fitted with advanced radar, stealth and electronic warfare systems, the warship is expected to significantly improve the Pacific Fleet's defensive capabilities.
Russia ready to help Iraq fight Daesh: Lavrov Press TV 30 Jan 2017 -- Russia has expressed readiness to provide the Iraqi government with assistance in the country's fight against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
Manila Eager to Sign Military Agreement With Moscow, Eyes Russian Weapons Sputnik 29 Jan 2017 -- The Philippines' military is looking forward to signing a memorandum of understanding with Moscow to allow regular contacts with its Russian counterparts, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. Manila is also pursuing through Russian weapons offerings, and is considering purchasing specialized sniper rifles, UAVs and maybe even submarines.
At Least 2 Policemen, 3 Militants Killed During Operation in Russia's Chechnya Sputnik 30 Jan 2017 -- At least two law enforcement officers and three militants have been killed during a police operation in Russian Chechen Republic.
Russia's Syrian Diaspora Participated in Draft Constitution Elaboration Sputnik 29 Jan 2017 -- Russian Defense Ministry's Deputy Chief of the Main Operational Directorate Gen. Stanislav Gadjimagomedov said that the representatives of the Syrian diaspora in Russia with different political views participated in the elaboration of the Syrian draft constitution.
Putin, Trump express willingness to cooperate: Kremlin People's Daily 29 Jan 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to stabilize and deepen bilateral cooperation during a phone conversation on Saturday, the Kremlin said.
Reading The Readouts: A Closer Look At The Trump-Putin Phone Call RFE/RL 29 Jan 2017 -- For Americans and Russians looking for clues about how relations will shape up under U.S. President Donald Trump, the Kremlin and White House readouts of his first postinauguration phone call with Vladimir Putin had something for everyone - and not quite enough for anyone.
Moscow's Missile Defense System to Receive Upgrade in 2-3 Years Sputnik 28 Jan 2017 -- In two or three years the Moscow's missile defense system will be fully upgraded, according to the Russian Defense Ministry's department of combat programs Ilgar Tagiev.
Trump, Putin Agree to Cooperate on Fighting Terrorism VOA 28 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had lengthy talks by telephone Saturday, and spokesmen in both capitals said they agreed to cooperate on efforts to defeat the Islamic State group and to work together for peace in Syria and throughout the world.
Timeline: Trump's Involvements With Russia VOA 28 Jan 2017
Putin, Trump agree on 'real coordination' against Daesh in Syria Press TV 28 Jan 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held their first phone call since Trump's inauguration.
Republicans to Trump: Don't lift sanctions on Russia Press TV 28 Jan 2017 -- US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan have warned Donald Trump against easing economic sanctions on Russia, ahead of the US president's first official communication with President Vladimir Putin of Russia since Trump's inauguration last week.
White House, Kremlin Say Trump, Putin Agree To Work Together Closely RFE/RL 28 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- their first official contact since Trump's inauguration on January 20.
Trump, Putin Agree on Need for Cooperation in Fighting Terrorism Sputnik 28 Jan 2017 -- In their first conversation since Donald Trump's inauguration as US president, he and President of Russia Vladimir Putin discussed improving cooperation between their countries in the fight against terrorism and the importance of rebuilding bilateral trade and economic ties.
Hollande: Lifting Russian Sanctions Possible After Minsk Accords Implementation Sputnik 28 Jan 2017 -- Hollande has told Trump in a phone call that sanctions against Russia may be lifted only after implementation of Minsk agreements.
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, January 27, 2017 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Jan 2017
Argentina Sends Russia Commercial Offer to Buy 15 MiG-29s Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- Deputy Director of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said that Russia is preparing a response to Argentina's commercial offer on the purchase of over 15 MiG-29 fighter jets.
Statement by SASC Cchairman John McCain on President Trump's Phone Call with Vladimir Putin Senator McCain 27 Jan 2017 -- U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on President Donald Trump's phone call with Vladimir Putin tomorrow
Russia to mass produce multi-role MiG-35 warplane in 2019: Officials Press TV 27 Jan 2017 -- Russia's military plans to mass-produce a new generation of MiG-35 multi-role fighter jets in 2019, a year after the Russian Aerospace Forces will be equipped with the advanced aircraft, officials say.
McCain warns Trump against lifting Russian sanctions Press TV 27 Jan 2017 -- US Republican Senator John McCain has warned President Donald Trump of speculations that the new administration in Washington will lift sanctions against Moscow, describing the move as "reckless."
Trump Says It's 'Very Early' To Discuss Lifting Russia Sanctions RFE/RL 27 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on January 27 said that it is premature to discuss the possibility of lifting sanctions against Russia, though his senior adviser said earlier in the day that such a move was "under consideration."
McCain Vows To Cement Sanctions Against Russia If Trump Tries To Lift Them RFE/RL 27 Jan 2017 -- U.S. Senator John McCain says he will pursue legislation that would cement sanctions against Russia into law if President Donald Trump decides to lift them.
British PM: Engage With Putin 'But Beware' RFE/RL 27 Jan 2017 -- The West should engage with Russia but remain wary about Moscow's intentions, British Prime Minister Theresa May has said in the United States.
US House Speaker Says Anti-Russian Sanctions Should Stay in Place Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- House Speaker Paul Ryan claims that Donald Trump should keep the sanctions against Russia imposed by the administration of former President Barack Obama.
Russia to Set Up MiG-29 Fighter Jet After-Sales Service Center in India in 2017 Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- Vice-president of the United Aircraft Corporation for innovations said that Russia will open an after-sales service center in India for maintenance of the MiG-29 fighter jets.
Russia Starts Work on Boosting BrahMos Missile's Range for India Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- Russian-Indian BrahMos short-range ramjet supersonic cruise missiles, currently produced for India's armed forces, may gain an extended range variant by 2019, the missile's Russian manufacturer said Friday.
Russian Aerospace Forces to Be Armed With MiG-35 Multirole Fighters in 2018 Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- Head of the MiG aircraft corporation said that the Russian Aerospace Forces will be equipped with advanced MiG-35 multirole fighters next year.
Russia to Start Churning Out MiG-35 Fighter Jets in 2019 Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- Russia will begin churning out advanced MiG-35 multipurpose jets in 2019.
Russia Will Replace Entire Fleet of Light Fighters With Cutting-Edge MiG-35 Jets Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- The Russian Aerospace Forces will upgrade the whole fleet of its light fighters to the new MiG-35 aircraft.
Russian Air Defense Units Train Electronic Missile Launches in Abkhazia Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- Press service of the Southern Military District said that Russian Air Defense units carried out electronic missile launches during drills at a military base in Abkhazia.
US President Popular in Russia - With Caveats VOA 27 Jan 2017 -- As President Donald Trump prepares to speak by telephone Saturday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the newly installed U.S. leader finds himself more popular in Russia than in the United States.
Iran, Russia sign roadmap on nuclear fuel production Press TV 27 Jan 2017 -- Iran and Russia have reached an agreement on a roadmap for joint cooperation in the area of nuclear fuel production, a senior nuclear official says.
Russia to Set Up MiG-29 Fighter Jet After-Sales Service Center in India in 2017 Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- Vice-president of the United Aircraft Corporation for innovations said that Russia will open an after-sales service center in India for maintenance of the MiG-29 fighter jets.
Russia Starts Work on Boosting BrahMos Missile's Range for India Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- Russian-Indian BrahMos short-range ramjet supersonic cruise missiles, currently produced for India's armed forces, may gain an extended range variant by 2019, the missile's Russian manufacturer said Friday.
Turkey, Russia Taking Wait-And-See Approach on Trump's Syria Safe Zones VOA 26 Jan 2017 -- Turkey says it is too early to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to establish safe zones in Syria.
Russia urges US to 'weigh consequences' of Syria 'safe zones' plan Press TV 26 Jan 2017 -- Russia has called on the United States to thoroughly consider the outcome of its plan to establish "safe zones" in conflict-ridden Syria, where both sides are engaged in aerial military campaigns.
Putin meets Jordan king, says no military solution to Syria crisis Press TV 26 Jan 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed optimism over cessation of hostilities in Syria and rejected military options as a solution to the crisis.
Kremlin Cautious On U.S. Plan For Syria 'Safe Zones' RFE/RL 26 Jan 2017 -- Russia has reacted cautiously to a U.S. plan for "safe zones" in Syria, saying that Washington did not consult with Moscow on the matter and that all possible consequences should be examined.
Russia, Turkey Exchange Intel Data, Jointly Bomb Daesh in Syria's Al-Bab Sputnik 26 Jan 2017 -- Russia and Turkey conducted a joint aerial operation in Syria's Al-Bab after exchanging intelligence data on Daesh targets, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Reports: Second FSB Agent Arrested; Possible Links To U.S. Election Hacking RFE/RL 26 Jan 2017 -- Russian media have reported that another Federal Security Service (FSB) officer has been arrested on treason charges in a case that may be linked to cyberattacks targeting the U.S. presidential election campaign.
Russian Armed Forces to Receive 50,000 Advanced Ratnik Combat Kits in 2017 Sputnik 26 Jan 2017 -- The Russian Armed Forces will receive 50,000 sets of the second generation Ratnik uniform kit in 2017, Col. Gen. Oleg Salyukov, commander-in-chief of Russia's Land Force said Thursday.
Putin Calls For Strengthening of Russian Armed Forces' Combat Capability Sputnik 26 Jan 2017 -- On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for strengthening of the Russian Armed Forces' combat capability, including shortening the time of military units' deployment.
Serial Purchases of MiG-35 Fighter Jet to Start in 2019 - UAC Sputnik 26 Jan 2017 -- Serial purchases of Russia's advanced MiG-35 (Fulcrum-F) multirole fighter under the state arms procurement program will begin in 2019, President of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Boris Slyusar said Thursday.
UK sends jets, warships to escort Russia's Syria task force Press TV 25 Jan 2017 -- The UK has sent a group of fighter jets and warships to escort a fleet of Russian ships passing through the English Channel.
UK Ships Escort Russian Carrier Group Returning From Syria Via English Channel Sputnik 25 Jan 2017 -- UK warships and the Royal Air Force (RAF) jets are escorting the Russian Northern Fleet carrier group led by the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier returning from Syria to its base in northern Russia via the English Channel, the UK Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
Russia prepares draft constitution for Syrian opposition People's Daily 25 Jan 2017 -- Representatives of Russian delegation who took part in peace talks on Syria on Tuesday presented a draft Constitution to the representatives of the armed opposition of Syria.
Russian Long-Range Bombers Strike Daesh Targets in Deir ez-Zor for Fourth Time Sputnik 25 Jan 2017 -- Russian long-range bombers continued airstrikes on Daesh targets in Syria's Deir ez-Zor on Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Russia reiterates it is ready to restore normal ties with US Press TV 25 Jan 2017 -- Russia's foreign minister has reiterated that Moscow is ready to restore normal ties with Washington under the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Russia 'foiled 70 million cyberattacks in 2016' Press TV 25 Jan 2017 -- Russia's principal security service says the country has fended off 70 million cyberattacks targeting its critical information infrastructure over the past year, mostly from abroad.
EU Court Rejects Russian Missile-Maker's Challenge Against Sanctions RFE/RL 25 Jan 2017 -- A European Union court has rejected a bid by Russian arms maker Almaz-Antey to force the EU to lift sanctions imposed in connection with the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Manager At Russian Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Lab Arrested RFE/RL 25 Jan 2017 -- Prominent Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab says a manager who headed its investigation unit has been arrested.
EU Court Claims of Russia Sending Weapons to Donbass Militias Sputnik 25 Jan 2017 -- The Court of Justice of the European Union's (CJEU) General Court (EGC) on Wednesday upheld in its ruling the European Council's claims that Russia supplied east Ukrainian militias with advanced weapons.
Russia to Continue Reinforcing Troops in South Due to Instability in Ukraine Sputnik 25 Jan 2017 -- Russia will continue reinforcing troops in the Southern Military District because of instability in southeastern Ukraine and the threat of terrorism, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.
Russia to Launch 100 Arctic Military Infrastructure in 2017 Sputnik 25 Jan 2017 -- Russian MoD released on Tuesday that more than 100 capital military infrastructure facilities will be put into operation in the Arctic this year.
Japan Says It Intercepted Three Russian Warplanes Near Its Borders RFE/RL 25 Jan 2017 -- Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept three Russian military aircraft that were approaching the country's borders on January 24, Tokyo's Defense Ministry said.
Iran, Russia, Turkey issue joint statement on Syria IRNA 24 Jan 2017 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and Turkey issued on Tuesday a joint-statement to put an end to current conflicts between Syrian government and political groups.
Russia Not Ruling Out New Guarantors to Syrian Ceasefire Sputnik 24 Jan 2017 -- Russia does not rule out that some other countries may become the new guarantors of the Syrian ceasefire but they must have real influence over the armed opposition, Alexander Lavrentyev, the head of Russian delegation to the Astana talks said Tuesday.
Russia describes 1st day of Astana talks on Syria as 'successful' IRNA 24 Jan 2017 -- Russia's special presidential envoy on the Syria settlement, Alexander Lavrentiev says the first day of Syrian peace talks in Astana was successful.
Kadyrov Says Chechens In Russian Military Police In Syria RFE/RL 24 Jan 2017 -- The head of Russia's North Caucasus region of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has confirmed that men from Chechnya are serving in Syria.
Russia to Boost Far East Missile Defense Amid China's ICBM Deployment - MP Sputnik 24 Jan 2017 -- Russia will not ignore the actions of China, which deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles near the Russian border, Russia's missile defense grouping in the Far East will be strengthened, first deputy chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security Frants Klintsevich said Tuesday.
OPEC, Russia Agree On Method To Monitor Oil Production Cuts RFE/RL 23 Jan 2017 -- Energy ministers from OPEC and Russia say they have agreed on a method to monitor compliance of a deal to slash oil output designed to eliminate a two-year glut and boost market prices.
Moldovan President Says 'Strategic Partnership' With Russia Essential RFE/RL 23 Jan 2017 -- Moldovan President Igor Dodon has said he does not believe his country will ever be part of the European Union and that in order to be fully unified, it is necessary "to find common ground with Russia."
Pentagon Denies Russian Claims About Coordinated Strikes In Syria RFE/RL 23 Jan 2017 -- The Pentagon has denied Russian state-media reports that it provided coordinates for Russian air strikes targeting Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria and that the bombing was a joint mission with U.S.-led coalition forces.
Russian, Turkish Warplanes Conduct Joint Op Against Daesh in Syria's Al-Bab Sputnik 23 Jan 2017 -- Russian and Turkish warplanes conducted a joint operation against Daesh in Al-Bab in Syria's Aleppo province on January 21, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Russia Receives Daesh Coordinates in Al-Bab From US Sputnik 23 Jan 2017 -- Russia has received coordinates of Daesh targets in Al-Bab, Aleppo Province, from the US via the 'direct line,' the Russian Defense Minsitry said Monday.
Russian Military 'Concerned' Over Syrian Army's Sporadic Truce Violations Sputnik 23 Jan 2017 -- The Hmeymim-based Russian center for Syrian reconciliation expressed concern on Monday over sporadic violations of the Syrian ceasefire by government forces and demanded that the Syrian military leadership took appropriate measures to ensure compliance with fragile truce.
Six Russian Tu-22 Long-Range Bombers Strike Daesh Targets in Syrian Deir ez-Zor Sputnik 23 Jan 2017 -- Six Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bombers have launched airstrikes on Daesh targets in Syria's city of Deir ez-Zor, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Adygeya Leadership Change Could Rock Regional Island Of Stability RFE/RL 23 Jan 2017 -- An incipient leadership change in one of the smallest North Caucasus republics could jeopardize the region's reputation as an island of stability in a region plagued by violence and corruption.
S-500 to Strengthen Russia's 'Air Defense System of the 21 Century' Sputnik 23 Jan 2017 -- Russia is in the process of creating an integrated national air defense system, which is expected to become fully operational once the cutting-edge S-500 Prometey surface-to-air missile system, also known as the 55R6M Triumfator-M, enters service, Major General Andrei Cheburin said.
Report: U.S. Counterintelligence Probes Flynn's Russian Contacts RFE/RL 23 Jan 2017 -- The Wall Street Journal reports on January 22 that U.S. counterintelligence agents have investigated communications that President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, had with Russian officials.
US Spy Agencies Probe Trump's National Security Adviser's Ties to Russia Sputnik 23 Jan 2017 -- US counterintelligence agents have looked into the communications between President Donald Trump's national security adviser Gen. Michael Flynn and Russian officials, US media reported.
Medvedev: Russia Should Not Hope for Lifting of Sanctions in Near Future Sputnik 22 Jan 2017 -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that it is time to give up illusions that sanctions against Russia would be lifted soon.
Russia sees Syrian talks in Astana as achievement for Moscow, Tehran and Ankara IRNA 21 Jan 2017 -- Russian Foreign Ministry deputy Sergey Ryabkov has said the talks on Syrian crises in the Kazakh capital is the outcome of the joint efforts by Moscow, Tehran and Ankara to put an end to the ongoing situation in Syria.
Russia says it has lowered oil output by average 100k bpd Press TV 21 Jan 2017 -- Russia says it has lowered its oil output in the wake of a landmark deal struck in November by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to spur prices through reduced production.
Plan B: Russian Defense Ministry Considers Major Overhaul of Its Airliner Fleet Sputnik 21 Jan 2017 -- Following the loss of a Tu-154 plane in a tragic crash that claimed the lives of all 92 people aboard, Russia's Defense Ministry is pondering whether to replace its aging passenger aircraft with new domestically-manufactured models.
PAK DA's Precursor, Russian Tu-160M2 Bomber to Get Universal Anti-Missile Shield Sputnik 21 Jan 2017 -- The newest incarnation of Russia's Tu-160 supersonic variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber/missile carrier, one of Moscow's most formidable weapons, is expected to have double the functionality of its current version.
Lock and Load! Armata Endows Russia's Main Battle Tank With Deadly Cannon Sputnik 21 Jan 2017 -- The latest modernization of Russia's main battle tank, the T-90, will embrace the firepower capabilities of the advanced T-14 Armata. The Uralvagonzavod machine building company recently published the tank's photo for the first time.
Russia to Keep Missiles in Kaliningrad Amid NATO Plans to Create Missile System Sputnik 21 Jan 2017 -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia cannot withdraw missiles in its western Kaliningrad region without knowing that plans for creating entire missile system are to be abolished on the European continent.
Kyiv Urges Trump To Keep Sanctions On Russia RFE/RL 21 Jan 2017 -- KYIV -- Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to continue providing his crisis-stricken country with political and military assistance, urging Trump to continue sanctions against Russia to deter "further escalation" of the war in eastern Ukraine by the Kremlin.
Russia, Turkey Constantly Coordinating Actions Regarding Syria Sputnik 20 Jan 2017 -- The Kremlin spokesman said Russia and Turkey were in contact with each other on Syria on a permanent basis.
Russia, Syria ink agreement on expanding Tartus naval base Press TV 20 Jan 2017 -- Russia and Syria have signed an agreement on the development and modernization of a leased military installation of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean port city of Tartus, and extending operations there to the next decades.
Obama presidency 'shameful' and 'ridiculous,' top Russian official says Press TV 20 Jan 2017 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused outgoing US President Barrack Obama's administration of promising a "respectful" cooperation between Washington and Moscow, but pursuing a master-slave approach in reality.
Russia to Expand Capabilities of Naval Base in Syrian Tartus Sputnik 20 Jan 2017 -- Russia and Syria signed all necessary documents on development and modernization of Russian naval base in Syrian Tartus.
Russian Naval Facility in Tartus Could Be Upgraded to Naval Base in 1.5-2 Years Sputnik 20 Jan 2017 -- A Russian naval repairs and maintenance facility in the Syrian port of Tartus could be overhauled to a full-scale naval base capable of hosting large warships, including aircraft carriers, within two years, a senior Russian lawmaker said Friday.
Russia to Deploy Aircraft at Hmeymim Airbase in Syria Free of Charge Sputnik 20 Jan 2017 -- According to the document posted on the Russian government's legal information portal, Russia and Syria have signed a protocol to the agreement on the Russian Aerospace Forces' airbase in Syria, which envisions deployment of Russian aircraft free of charge at a section of the Hmeymim airfield.
Russia-Syria Agreement on Naval Facility in Tartus Defensive in Nature Sputnik 20 Jan 2017 -- The presence of the Russian naval maintenance facility on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic meets the objectives of maintaining peace and stability in the region, is defensive in nature and is not directed against other states, according to official document.
Russia, Syria Agree Expansion, Overhaul of Tartus Naval Facility Sputnik 20 Jan 2017 -- Russia and Syria have signed an agreement on the expansion and modernization of the Russian naval maintenance facility in the Syrian port of Tartus, according to the document posted on the Russian government's legal information portal on Friday.
'Trump is Not Our Man, He is American Man, President of US' - Kremlin Spokesman Sputnik 20 Jan 2017 -- Donald Trump is not "our man", he is a US president, the Kremlin spokesman said.
Soviet Jokes for the DDCI CIA 20 Jan 2017
Report: Probe Launched Into Possible Links Between Russia, Trump Associates RFE/RL 20 Jan 2017 -- U.S. intelligence and law-enforcement agencies are reportedly "examining intercepted communications and financial transactions" as part of an inquiry into possible links between Russian officials and at least three associates of President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on January 20.
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, January 19, 2017 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jan 2017
Azerbaijan in Talks With Russia on New Arms Purchases Sputnik 19 Jan 2017 -- Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan is interested in purchase of Russian-made helicopter equipment and defense systems.
Turkish General Staff Praises First Joint Airstrikes With Russia in Al-Bab Sputnik 18 Jan 2017 -- The Turkish General Staff on Wednesday praised coordination with Russia in the operation against Daesh terrorist group in Syria's Al-Bab in the province of Aleppo.
Syrian Army Supported by Russian Warplanes Conducts Op Against Daesh in Palmyra Sputnik 18 Jan 2017 -- The Russian General Staff said that the Syrian army supported by Russian warplanes launched an operation against Daesh in Palmyra.
Russian, Turkish Jets Conduct First Joint Operation in Syria's Aleppo Sputnik 18 Jan 2017 -- The Russian General Staff said that Russian and Turkish military aircraft have conducted their first joint operation in Syria.
Russia says Turkey jets join anti-Daesh operation in Syria's al-Bab Press TV 18 Jan 2017 -- Moscow says Russian warplanes and Turkish jets have jointly targeted positions of Daesh terrorists in the Syrian city of al-Bab.
Biden Warns Of Russian Threat To World Order, Election Meddling RFE/RL 18 Jan 2017 -- In his final major speech in office, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said that Russia poses the biggest threat to the "liberal international order" and warned that "further" Russian attempts to meddle in Western elections should be expected.
Biden: Russian Attempts to Influence Elections 'Will Occur Again' VOA 18 Jan 2017 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden warned European nations Wednesday to be ready for Russia to try to influence their elections in the same way that U.S. intelligence agencies say they are certain Russia did in the November vote that is bringing Donald Trump to office this week.
Biden calls Russia threat to world order, warns of clash with West Press TV 18 Jan 2017 -- US Vice President Joe Biden has called Russia the "greatest threat" to the international order, warning of a looming clash between the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the West.
Trump's Choice For UN Ambassador Says U.S. Can't Trust Russia RFE/RL 18 Jan 2017 -- President-elect Donald Trump's pick for United Nations ambassador delivered sharp criticism of Russia on January 18, saying Moscow cannot be trusted, but added that Washington will nonetheless need the Kremlin's cooperation on counterterrorism efforts and other challenges.
Trump's UN Ambassador Nominee Says Russia Cannot Be Trusted VOA 18 Jan 2017 -- In one of several U.S. Senate confirmation hearings Wednesday for top posts in Donald Trump's administration, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations nominee Nikki Haley said the U.S. cannot trust Russia.
Comments by the Department of Information and Press of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Connection with the Proceedings Instituted Against the Russian Federation with the International Court of Justice by Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jan 2017
Ukraine institutes proceedings against the Russian Federation and requests the Court to indicate provisional measures International Court of Justice 17 Jan 2017
Joint news conference with President of Moldova Igor Dodon President of Russia 17 Jan 2017 -- "Second, concerning the allegation that Trump arrived in Moscow and the first thing he did was meet with Moscow prostitutes. First, he is an adult and, second, he has for many years sponsored beauty contests and had the chance to meet the world's most beautiful women. Why would he run to a hotel to meet up with our girls of limited social responsibility? Although they are, of course, the best in the world. But I doubt that Trump fell for it."
Putin: Those behind fake Trump report worse than prostitutes Press TV 17 Jan 2017 -- President Vladimir Putin has denied claims that US President-elect Donald Trump has been compromised by Russian intelligence, adding that those behind the allegations are no better than "prostitutes."
Envoy to UN Calls Russia Threat to US and World Order VOA 17 Jan 2017 -- In a parting shot to Moscow and a warning to America three days before leaving her post, the U.S. top envoy at the United Nations said Russia is "a major threat facing our great nation."
Russia, China Work on Joint High-Precision Satellite Navigation System Sputnik 17 Jan 2017 -- Russia and China are setting up a joint Differential Corrections and Monitoring (SDCM) high-precision satellite navigation system, China National Space Administration (CNSA) chief representative in Russia Zhang Yuan said Tuesday.
Russia successfully test-fires Topol-M ballistic missile People's Daily 17 Jan 2017 -- Russia conducted on Monday a successful test launch of a silo-based Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk launch site, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
Russian Official Rejects Trump Offer To Lift Sanctions For Nuclear Arms Deal RFE/RL 17 Jan 2017 -- Russia appears to have rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's offer to lift U.S. economic sanctions against Russia in exchange for a deal to curb nuclear arms.
Russia's Lavrov Denies Meddling In European Votes, Blasts U.S. Intelligence RFE/RL 17 Jan 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says any claims that Moscow is staging cyberattacks to interfere in European elections are "dreamt-up."
Putin Accuses Obama Administration Of Trying To Undermine Trump RFE/RL 17 Jan 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused U.S. President Barack Obama's administration of trying to undermine President-elect Donald Trump's legitimacy by spreading what Putin said were false allegations.
Russian Defense Ministry to Withdraw More Su-24 Bombers, Medics From Syria Sputnik 17 Jan 2017 -- Russia is preparing to withdraw an additional flight of Su-24 Fencer attack aircraft and personnel of a special-purpose medical team from the Hmeymim airbase in Syria after a successful conclusion of their duty, Col. Gen. Andrei Kartapolov, commander of the Russian military contingent in Syria, said Tuesday.
Putin Sees 'Maidan-Style' Attempts in US to Delegitimize Trump Sputnik 17 Jan 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he sees attempts in the United States to "delegitimize" US President-elect Donald Trump using "Maidan-style" methods previously used in Ukraine.
Putin Accuses Obama Administration of Spreading False Info About Trump VOA 17 Jan 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the outgoing U.S. administration of attempting to undercut President-elect Donald Trump by spreading erroneous information.
Lavrov says US diplomats in Russia engaged in espionage Press TV 17 Jan 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says US diplomats in Russia have engaged in espionage in the past few years and participated in opposition protests.
Prospect of Warming US-Russia Ties Worries China VOA 17 Jan 2017 -- President-elect Donald Trump's hints ties with Moscow could improve after he assumes office has been a source of controversy and heated debate in the United States. And that is unlikely to go away after his inauguration later this week.
Russia Welcomes Trump Calling NATO 'Obsolete' RFE/RL 16 Jan 2017 -- Moscow has welcomed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump calling NATO "obsolete," as key NATO ally Germany reacted with concern to his remarks.
Europe Bracing Against Risk Of Russian 'Influence Operations' RFE/RL 16 Jan 2017 -- Accusations that Russia sought to undermine the U.S. political system have served as a warning signal to the European Union as it prepares for a big election year.
US Intelligence Made 'Attempt to Recruit' Russian Diplomat Sputnik 16 Jan 2017 -- Several years ago, US intelligence tried to recruit a Russian diplomat to its ranks, while blackmailing him and accusing him of illicit drug trafficking, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told TV Channel Russia 1 on Sunday.
Trump says to lift Russia sanctions if Putin cuts nuclear arsenal Press TV 16 Jan 2017 -- US President-elect Donald Trump says he will offer to end sanctions imposed on Russia if the Kremlin agrees to "substantially" reduce its nuclear weapons arsenal.
The Daily Vertical: The Impossible Grand Bargain (Transcript) RFE/RL 16 Jan 2017
Connecting Anti-Russian Sanctions With Nuclear Arms Reduction 'Makes No Sense' Sputnik 16 Jan 2017 -- United States President-elect Donald Trump said that anti-Russian sanctions could be lifted in exchange for a bilateral agreement on reducing nuclear arsenals.
Russia Developing 'Transformer' Flying Tanker Sputnik 16 Jan 2017 -- Russia's upcoming Il-96-400TZ flying tanker will also be able to haul cargoes and passengers, Ilyushin's Deputy Chief Designer Olga Kruglyakova said in an interview with United Aircraft Corporation's journal Horizon.
Russia to upgrade its naval, air bases in Syria: Report Press TV 15 Jan 2017 -- Russia intends to improve and expand its naval and air bases in Syria to further contain terrorist groups operating in the war-torn country.
Trump Wants Nuclear Deal With Russia; Criticizes Moscow's Actions In Syria RFE/RL 15 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggested he may offer to end some economic sanctions against Russia in return for a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to reduce nuclear arms, The Times of London newspaper reported.
Russian 'Kompromat' Remains Alive and Well VOA 15 Jan 2017 -- Amid the political maelstrom surrounding the leaked, and wholly unverified, accusations of the Kremlin's possession of compromising information on U.S. President Elect Donald Trump, a new Russian word entered the global lexicon, "kompromat."
Trump: Russia Sanctions to Be Upheld, but Maybe Not for Long VOA 14 Jan 2017 -- U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he would maintain sanctions against Russia imposed by the Obama administration but would consider lifting them if Russia cooperates on matters of common interest.
Obama Extends Sanctions On Russia Over Aggression In Ukraine By One Year RFE/RL 14 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President Barack Obama on January 13 extended all U.S. sanctions on Russia over its annexation of Crimea and aggression in Ukraine by one year through March 2018.
Russia's 'Liana' Satellites Can Keep an Eye on Ships, Subs or Even Fishing Boats Sputnik 14 Jan 2017 -- Last week, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu confirmed that work is continuing on Liana, a new constellation of military satellites capable of advanced scanning for ground and sea-based radio signal emissions. Expected to be completed this year, the system will significantly improve Russia's space-based electronic intelligence capabilities.
US Senate to probe into Russian hacking Press TV 14 Jan 2017 -- The US Senate Intelligence Committee has said it would start a probe into Russian alleged hacking after reports showed Moscow had interfered in the 2016 presidential election.
U.S. Senate Panel To Investigate Russian Meddling In 2016 Election RFE/RL 14 Jan 2017 -- The Senate Intelligence Committee will investigate possible contacts between Russia and the people associated with U.S. political campaigns as part of a broader investigation into Moscow's alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Trump open to lifting Russia sanctions if Moscow cooperates with US Press TV 14 Jan 2017 -- US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed willingness to remove harsh economic sanctions against Russia if it cooperates with the United States in efforts such as counterterrorism, according to a report.
China, Russia work out 'countermeasures' against THAAD deployment in S Korea Press TV 13 Jan 2017 -- China and Russia have reportedly agreed to take new "countermeasures" against the United States' decision to install an advanced missile system in South Korea.
Reports: Trump National Security Pick Had Multiple Calls With Russian Envoy VOA 13 Jan 2017 -- Donald Trump's incoming national security advisor, Michael Flynn, reportedly had several telephone conversations with Russia's ambassador on December 29, the same day President Barack Obama ousted 35 Russian diplomats and imposed other sanctions in response to Russia's apparent attempts to influence last year's presidential election.
Pentagon Backs Expanding Flight Deconfliction Agreement With Russia in Syria Sputnik 13 Jan 2017 -- The Pentagon welcomes the expansion of the Memorandum of Understanding with Russia on flight operations in Syria, a US official said.
China, Russia Promise 'Countermeasures' To U.S.-Korean Defense System RFE/RL 13 Jan 2017 -- China and Russia have expressed concern about a U.S. plan to deploy an antimissile system in South Korea and vowed to take unspecified "countermeasures," state media reported.
Why France May Not Be Russia's Next Hacking Target VOA 13 Jan 2017 -- Amid growing alarm Europe may be the next target of Russian cyberattacks, some believe France – which is gearing up for presidential and parliamentary elections this year – may not be the obvious choice.
Russia's Western Military District to Get Four S-400 Missile Systems in 2017 Sputnik 13 Jan 2017 -- The Russian Aerospace Forces and the Western Military District's air defense will be equipped with four new sets of advanced S-400 Triumf missile systems this year, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, January 12, 2017 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Jan 2017
Russia withdraws S-24s, deploys S-25 jets to Syria's Latakia Press TV 12 Jan 2017 -- Russia says it has withdrawn six Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jets from its airbase in Syria's western Latakia Province and instead sent four Sukhoi Su-25 aircraft to the region.
Trump Defense Chief Nominee Mattis Talks Tough on Russia VOA 12 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense lashed out against Russia during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday, despite Trump's softer approach to Moscow.
Trump says he thinks Russia behind election hacking People's Daily 12 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "I think it was Russia" behind the cyberattacks targetting the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Trump's pick for U.S. secretary of state calls Russia a 'danger' People's Daily 12 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state Rex Tillerson on Wednesday called Russia a "danger" to the United States and said he favored keeping current U.S. sanctions against Moscow for now.
Trump's National Security Picks Back Tough Approach To Russia RFE/RL 12 Jan 2017 -- Two leading national security picks for Donald Trump's incoming administration warned that Russia is seeking to disrupt U.S. and European institutions and advocated an aggressive military and intelligence approach to counter Moscow.
Kremlin Says Russia Hopes Putin, Trump Will 'Get Along' RFE/RL 12 Jan 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman has said that the Kremlin hopes Putin and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will "get along."
Trump's Remarks Provide Dose of Reality for Moscow VOA 12 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's assertion that there is no such thing as a reset with Russia and his belief that Russia was behind the hacking of Democratic Party computers are being read in Europe as a sign that there is no guarantee relations between the U.S. and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be good.
Trump's CIA Pick: Russia 'Threatening Europe,' Failing To Destroy Islamic State RFE/RL 12 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to run the CIA says he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely satisfied with the political furor in the United States over what U.S. intelligence calls a Russian hacking campaign to meddle in the presidential election.
Trump's CIA Nominee Promises 'Clear-eyed' View of Russia VOA 12 Jan 2017 -- President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the CIA promised to maintain a "clear-eyed" view of Russia and said he would not comply with any White House order to restart the use of torture tactics.
Trump accepts Russian hacks, says 'everybody' can hack US Press TV 11 Jan 2017 -- US President-elect Trump has conceded for the first time that Russia was behind the hacking of Democratic Party institutions during the presidential election, saying that not only Russia, but many other countries are hacking the US.
'Fair assumption' Putin behind 2016 hack, says Tillerson, yet leavening door open for better Russia ties Press TV 11 Jan 2017 -- President-elect Donald Trump's designated secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, says it is a "fair assumption" that Russian President Vladimir Putin played a role in the 2016 presidential election hack, yet leavening the door open for better ties with Russia by refusing to brand him as a "war criminal" over Moscow's efforts in Aleppo.
Trump Acknowledges Russian Hacking, Calls Reports Of Compromising Information 'Fake News' RFE/RL 11 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has acknowledged that Russian hackers intruded on servers of U.S. institutions, and again dismissed a classified document that purportedly details compromising information gathered on him by Russia.
Russia hacked Republican emails, did not release info: FBI chief Press TV 11 Jan 2017 -- The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) James Comey has accused Russia of hacking the computer networks of the Republican Party, putting another twist on Washington's claims about Moscow's interventions in the 2016 US presidential election.
Tillerson Takes Firm Stance On 'Resurgent' Russia In Senate Hearing RFE/RL 11 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state has portrayed Russia as a dangerous and destabilizing global actor that disregards U.S. interests, but said Moscow is "not unpredictable" and that Washington must improve its understanding of the Kremlin's thinking.
Russia denies possessing 'compromising' information on Trump Press TV 11 Jan 2017 -- Russia has dismissed allegations that it has collected "compromising" information on US President-elect Donald Trump, describing them as "utter nonsense."
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Carter and Gen. Dunford in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 10 Jan 2016 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
Trump Tweets 'Fake News' After Reports That Russia Has Compromising Info on Him VOA 10 Jan 2017 -- Shortly after reports surfaced in the media Tuesday that Russian operatives have compromising personal and financial information on Donald Trump, the president-elect tweeted "FAKE NEWS!"
'Compromising' information on Trump in Russia's hands Press TV 10 Jan 2017 -- Russia is in possession of "compromising" personal and financial information about United States President-elect Donald Trump, top intelligence officials told him last week.
Russian MoD Denies Georgia's Claims of Firing Range Construction in Abkhazia Sputnik 10 Jan 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry denied Georgia's claims about alleged construction of a Russian firing range in Abkhazia.
Brothers-in-Arms: Vietnam Ramps Up Its Defense Potential With Russian Help Sputnik 10 Jan 2017 -- Vietnam now ranks seventeenth in the complete Global Firepower (GFP) list and second in Southeast Asia after Indonesia, thanks much to modern arms supplies from Russia.
Syria crisis deepened by US-led coalition intervention: Russia Press TV 10 Jan 2017 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has accused the US-led coalition of having made no positive contribution to the counter-terrorism fight in Syria, but rather worsened the conflict gripping the Arab country.
FBI Director: No Evidence Russia 'Successfully Hacked' Trump Campaign RFE/RL 10 Jan 2017 -- FBI Director James Comey said Russian hackers targeted the U.S. Republican party's national organization, but did not succeed in intruding on the presidential campaign of Republican Donald Trump.
Kremlin slams US blacklisting of more Russians Press TV 10 Jan 2017 -- Russia has censured Washington's decision to blacklist the head of its top law enforcement agency and a lawmaker among three other Russians as yet another effort to further deteriorate bilateral ties.
US senators push for more sanctions on Russia over election hack Press TV 10 Jan 2017 -- Three US senators plan to introduce new legislation that calls for "comprehensive" sanctions on Russia over its alleged attempts to influence the 2016 US presidential election.
US sanctions five prominent Russians citing rights abuses Press TV 10 Jan 2017 -- The United States has imposed new sanctions on five prominent Russians, including a close aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Moscow Region to Receive First T-72B3 Tanks of Latest Version - MoD Sputnik 10 Jan 2017 -- The first batch of Russian T-72B3 battle tanks to be deployed in the Moscow Region, a spokesman for the Western Military District said Tuesday.
Russian Aerospace Forces Carried Out Over 71,000 Strikes on Terrorists in Syria Sputnik 10 Jan 2017 -- Russian Aerospace Forces carried out over 19,000 sorties and over 71,000 airstrikes on terrorists since the launch of the Syria campaign, Russian General Staff said in a statement on Tuesday.
US Senators Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sanctions Against Russia VOA 10 Jan 2017 -- Legislation with bipartisan support that would increase sanctions against Russia for its alleged interference in November's U.S. presidential election was introduced Tuesday in the Senate.
WikiLeaks founder dismisses US intel. report on Russian 'hacking' Press TV 10 Jan 2017 -- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has denounced the US intelligence community's recent report on alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election as a politically motivated "press release".
U.S. Sanctions Russia's Bastrykin And Alleged Litvinenko Killers RFE/RL 09 Jan 2017 -- The United States has slapped sanctions on five additional Russians for alleged human rights violations, including powerful senior law-enforcement official Aleksandr Bastrykin and lawmaker Andrei Lugovoi, who has been accused in Britain in the poisoning of Kremlin critic Aleksandr Litvinenko.
US Puts Kremlin's Top Investigator, 6 Others on Sanctions List VOA 09 Jan 2017 -- The U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia's top investigator and four other Kremlin figures Monday for what the State Department calls "notorious human rights violations."
Russia tired of baseless US hacking allegations: Kremlin Press TV 09 Jan 2017 -- Russia says it is "tired" of "baseless allegations" by Washington that Moscow meddled in the 2016 US presidential election.
Kremlin Denies Role in US Election Hack, Calls Accusations 'Witch Hunt' Sputnik 09 Jan 2017 -- Russia categorically denies that any of its official agencies took part in any cyberattacks on the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday, noting that the "witch hunt" is becoming tiresome.
Russia Denounces as 'Amateurish' US Claims of Election Meddling VOA 09 Jan 2017 -- The Kremlin is denouncing as baseless and amateurish U.S. intelligence claims it meddled in the U.S. presidential election to help Donald Trump win a four-year term in the White House.
Obama Says He 'Underestimated' Impact Of Russian Misinformation, Hacking RFE/RL 09 Jan 2017 -- President Barack Obama says he has "underestimated" the impact misinformation and hacking can have on democracies, after intelligence agencies concluded that Russia's president ordered a hacking campaign that aimed to influence the U.S. presidential election.
Russia Mulls Sending Uran-9 Combat Robots to Syria Sputnik 09 Jan 2017 -- Russia could use its Uran-9 multipurpose robotic combat system in Syria, Viktor Murakhovsky, Editor-in-Chief of Arsenal of the Fatherland journal and defense expert told RIA Novosti.
Britain Debates Adoption of 'Magnitsky' Legislation for Human Rights Abusers VOA 09 Jan 2017 -- British lawmakers are debating legislation similar to the Magnitsky Act in the United States, which allows courts to impose visa bans and asset freezes on Russian officials allegedly involved in the 2009 death of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky. The U.S. Act has since been widened to include anyone accused of human rights abuses. Pressure is now growing for other European countries to follow suit.
Eagle Eye: Russia Restoring Its Early Missile Attack Warning System Sputnik 08 Jan 2017 -- In 2017 Russia will have a missile attack warning system covering its entire territory with advanced Voronezh radars capable of detecting enemy missile launches up to 6,000 kilometers away.
Pentagon chief calls for broader US response to Russia Press TV 08 Jan 2017 -- US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter has called for a broader response to Russia's alleged intervention in the recent US presidential election.
Trump calls for closer ties between US and Russia Press TV 08 Jan 2017 -- US President-elect Donald Trump has called for a closer relationship between the United States and Russia despite allegation of Moscow's meddling in the US presidential election, adding that only "stupid" people or "fools" would think close ties were unwise.
Russian Strategic Missile Forces to Go Fully Digital by 2020 Sputnik 08 Jan 2017 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) will completely switch to digital data transmission technologies by 2020, the Defense Ministry press service said in a statement.
Guardian of the Skies: Pantsir-S Air Defense Missiles Deployed in Crimea Sputnik 08 Jan 2017 -- Two regiments of Pantsir-S and S-400 air defense missile systems were placed on combat duty in Crimea in December and January, RNS reported, citing the press service of the Southern Military District of the Russian Defense Ministry.
Carter: U.S. Needs Strong, Balanced Approach to Russia AFPS 08 Jan 2017 -- The United States needs a strong but balanced approach to Russia, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today on NBC's Meet the Press.
Aide: Trump Accepts U.S. Intelligence On Russia Cyberattacks RFE/RL 08 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump accepts the U.S. intelligence community's conclusion that Russia tried to interfere in the U.S. presidential election, his incoming chief of staff says.
Obama Says He 'Underestimated' Impact of Russian Meddling on Election VOA 08 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President Barack Obama, in the wake of a U.S. intelligence conclusion that Russia meddled in the presidential election, says he "underestimated" the impact of the misinformation campaign and computer hacking on a democracy.
U.S. Democrats Dispute Trump's Conclusion That Russia Didn't Affect Election Result RFE/RL 07 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and most fellow Republicans in Congress have concluded that while Russia may have hacked the November election, it had no influence on the outcome.
Russia to respect US 'far more' under Trump, says president-elect Press TV 07 Jan 2017 -- US President-elect Donald Trump says under his administration Russia would respect Washington "far more" than the presidency of Barack Obama.
Trump Vows Better Ties With Moscow, Despite Hacking Report Conclusions RFE/RL 07 Jan 2017 -- President-elect Donald Trump again vowed to improve relations with Moscow, one day after the release of a U.S. intelligence report that found that Russia's president personally ordered a cybercampaign to benefit Trump's election bid.
Perfect Combat Vehicle': Russia Unveils State-of-the-Art Attack Helicopter Sputnik 07 Jan 2017 -- Bristling with an array of cutting-edge technological solutions, the improved version of Russia's Mi-28NM attack helicopter is nothing short of the ultimate combat aircraft, Russian Helicopters Holding's general director Alexander Mikheyev wrote.
Putin ordered meddling in US vote, helped Trump win: US intel Press TV 07 Jan 2017 -- US intelligence agencies claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally ordered his government to help Republican Donald Trump win the presidential election.
US Intelligence Charges Russia, Putin Aspired to Help Trump Win VOA 07 Jan 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin set out to undermine the 2016 U.S. election and discredit former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in an unprecedented "influence campaign," eventually deciding to help the chances of President-elect Donald Trump, according to a declassified report by the U.S. intelligence community.
U.S. intelligence releases report on alleged Russia's interference in presidential election People's Daily 07 Jan 2017 -- The U.S. intelligence released a report on Friday, making public its assessment of alleged Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election last year.
ODNI Statement on Declassified Intelligence Community Assessment of Russian Activities and Intentions in Recent U.S. Elections Director of National Intelligence 06 Jan 2017-- On December 9, 2016, President Barack Obama directed the Intelligence Community to conduct a full review and produce a comprehensive intelligence report assessing Russian activities and intentions in recent U.S. elections.
Trump Decries 'Witch Hunt' In Russian Hacking Furor, Urges Probe Of Leaks RFE/RL 06 Jan 2017 -- President-elect Donald Trump on January 6 called the furor over alleged Russian hacking a "political witch hunt" and requested a congressional investigation into leaks from a classified intelligence report.
Trump Calls For Investigation Of Media Leaks From Russian Hacking Report RFE/RL 06 Jan 2017 -- President-elect Donald Trump has called for a congressional investigation into an NBC News report featuring details from a classified intelligence report about alleged Russian computer hacking targeting U.S. elections.
Detailed Intel Report on Russian Alleged Hacking of US Election Released Sputnik 06 Jan 2017 -- A declassified report of alleged 'Russian hacking' does not make an assessment on the impact of hacking on the election outcome, according to the intelligence community. Voting machines were not tampered with, according to the analysis.
Trump Meets with US Intelligence Leaders on Russia Hacking VOA 06 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has dismissed the idea that Russia hacked into the recent presidential election process, received a full briefing Friday from top U.S. intelligence officials. Trump later released a statement calling the meeting "constructive" and said that he has "tremendous respect for the work and service done by the men and women of this community to our great nation."
Reports: U.S. Knows Which Russians Provided Hacked E-Mails To WikiLeaks RFE/RL 06 Jan 2017 -- U.S. media are reporting that U.S. intelligence agencies have identified the Russians they say provided hacked e-mails to WikiLeaks in an effort to influence the November presidential election.
Triumph in the Sky: Russia Blankets Syria With S-300, S-400 Air Defense Network Sputnik 06 Jan 2017 -- The Russian task force in Syria has created a unified air defense network using advanced S-300 and S-400 "Triumf" surface-to-air missile systems, which can reliably defend the nation against aerial attacks both on land and at sea, commander of the Russian military group in the country Col. Gen. Andrei Kartapolov said on Friday.
Russia Cuts Military Presence in Syria to Turn Military Success to Political Sputnik 06 Jan 2017 -- Syria's opposition High Negotiations Committee's (HNC) adviser Yahya Aridi said that the Russian work in Syria has succeeded in achieving the goals set.
Russia says begun drawing down forces in Syria amid truce Press TV 06 Jan 2017 -- Russia says it has begun to draw down its military forces in Syria under a ceasefire agreement between opposition groups and the government.
Russian Military Says It Has Begun Drawdown Of Forces In Syria RFE/RL 06 Jan 2017 -- Russia's military has begun a drawdown of its forces in Syria, media reports quoted the chief of Russia's general staff as saying.
Russia Announces Further Syria Troops Pullout as New Ceasefire Holds Sputnik 06 Jan 2017 -- Russia is going to continue its military pullout in Syria after completing a range of objectives and in the wake of the renewed ceasefire in the war-torn country, according to the statement of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff.
Russian Armed Forces Begin Syria Phaseout With Admiral Kuznetsov Carrier Sputnik 06 Jan 2017 -- Russia has started the reduction of its military group in Syria.
Russian Naval Aviation Destroys 1,252 Terrorist Targets in Syria Over 2 Months Sputnik 06 Jan 2017 -- The Russian carrier-based aviation conducted 420 sorties, destroying 1,252 terrorist targets in Syria over two months, commander of the Russian military group in the country Col. Gen. Andrei Kartapolov said on Friday.
Russia Starts Drawing Down Forces in Syria VOA 06 Jan 2017 -- Russia is beginning a draw-down of its military resources in Syria.
Russian Navy Visit Helps Manila Diversify Alliances After US Policy Disappoints Sputnik 05 Jan 2017 -- The goodwill visit of two Russian navy ships to the Philippines is a sign that relations between Russia and the Philippines are warming up, just as President Rodrigo Duterte expresses discontent with the Philippines-US relationship.
Philippines Open to Joint Military Drills With Russia Sputnik 05 Jan 2017 -- Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte said through his spokesman that he is open to joint drills with Russia.
Trump Presidency Adds to Uncertainty Over NATO-Russia Tensions VOA 05 Jan 2017 -- Since Russia's forceful takeover of Crimea in 2014, both Moscow and NATO have deployed troops and weapons along old lines as tensions have grown to their highest since the end of the Cold War.
US Intelligence: Top Russian Officials Behind Election Interference VOA 05 Jan 2017 -- Top U.S. intelligence officials say they believe high-level Russian authorities were directly responsible for the hacking and leaking of documents from the Democratic National Committee in an effort to interfere in the 2016 presidential election.
Intelligence Chief Accuses Russia Of Unprecedented Meddling In U.S. Election RFE/RL 05 Jan 2017 -- The United States' top intelligence official has said a suspected Russian cyberhacking campaign constituted unprecedented meddling in the American electoral process.
Russian cyber attacks are 'major threat,' US intelligence officials say Press TV 05 Jan 2017 -- America's top intelligence officials says that Russia undeniably interfered in the country's 2016 presidential election with cyber attacks, calling Moscow's hacking a "major threat" to the United States.
Obama Receives Intelligence Report on Alleged 'Russian Hacking' Sputnik 05 Jan 2017 -- Outgoing President Barack Obama has received the report put together by the US Intelligence Community regarding purported evidence that led officials to conclude that Russia attempted to interfere in the US election, White House spokesperson Josh Earnest said in a press briefing.
Obama 'Did Not Need to Wait for Evidence' Before Responding to 'Russian Hacking' Sputnik 05 Jan 2017 -- Outgoing President Barack Obama did not need "additional evidence" regarding alleged Russain hacking of the US presidential election before imposing more sanctions on Moscow, White House spokesperson Josh Earnest said in a press briefing on Thursday.
Russia to Sell 'Sophisticated' Arms To Manila After Foreign Policy U-Turn Sputnik 04 Jan 2017 -- One day following the Russian Navy's arrival in the Philippines to run regional threat-assessment drills, Russian Ambassador Igor Khovaev expressed Moscow's enthusiasm to equip the island nation with high-tech military hardware.
Obama Welcomes Turkish, Russian Effort To Revive Syrian Cease-Fire RFE/RL 04 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed Turkey's effort with Russia to revive a Syrian cease-fire and peace talks in a conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Assange denies contact with Putin, Trump Press TV 04 Jan 2017 -- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has denied claims that he obtained hacked Democratic emails through his ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump.
WikiLeaks Again Denies Getting U.S. Democratic E-Mail Leaks From Russia RFE/RL 04 Jan 2017 -- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has once again denied that he obtained thousands of leaked U.S. Democratic emails from Russian sources in an interview with U.S. network Fox News aired on January 3.
Trump Questions U.S. Intelligence Over Russia Hacking RFE/RL 04 Jan 2017 -- With his inauguration less than three weeks away, President-elect Donald Trump has made a fresh assault on the U.S. intelligence community.
Trump Again Raises Doubt Over Russia Hacking Claim RFE/RL 04 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has again cast doubt on intelligence alleging Russian meddling in the U.S. election.
Trump Expresses 'Healthy Skepticism' About Russian Hacking Allegations Sputnik 04 Jan 2017 -- President-elect Donald Trump's skepticism about the US intelligence community's claims Russia interfered with the 2016 election are healthy given its past failures, Vice President-elect Mike Pence said on Wednesday.
Russia warships dock in Philippines, signal new era Press TV 04 Jan 2017 -- Two Russian warships have docked at a port in the Philippines, potentially foreshadowing an era of enhanced military ties between Manila and Moscow as a gap widens between the Philippines and the United States.
Russia Deploys Air-Route Radar Complex Sopka-2 on Wrangel Island Sputnik 04 Jan 2017 -- Russian deployed new air-route radar complex Sopka-2 on the Wrangel Island, spokesman of the Russian Eastern Military District (EMD) Alexander Gordeev said Wednesday.
Russian Foreign Policy Experts Mull the Future of US Relations VOA 04 Jan 2017 -- President-elect Donald Trump has expressed doubts about whether Moscow was involved in hacking computer systems connected to the U.S. Democratic Party. He also has called for improved relations with Russia, and even praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for choosing not to respond in kind to last week's expulsion of Russian diplomats from the U.S.
Critical India-Russia Pact to Improve Fighter Aircraft Availability Sputnik 04 Jan 2017 -- India and Russia are trying to correct the tardy supply of spares for fighter aircraft with a pact that would pave the way for local manufacturing of spares. This move should give further impetus to Indo-Russia defense ties.
Delhi Wants to Ascertain Production, Export Right of Russia-India FGFA Project Sputnik 04 Jan 2017 -- The Indian government has been hanging back from making a firm commitment on the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) project because it first wants to confirm whether the agreement will allow commercial production and exports.
Russian plans military drills with Philippines Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- The Russian Navy says it is planning to hold maritime drills with the Philippines to help the Southeast Asian country fight terrorism and piracy.
Russian Warships Visit Philippines, Announce Surprise Joint Drills Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- In a move few could have predicted to start off 2017, the Russian destroyer Admiral Tributs and sea tanker Boris Butomato have arrived in the Philippines to conduct military training exercises in an unprecedented navy-to-navy contact between the two nations.
Russian Navy Starts Operating Newest Krabik-BM Hydrography System Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- Russian Navy hydrographers have started learning the applied operations of the latest Krabik-BM radio surveying complex, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
U.S. Senators Conclude Georgia Visit Pledging Tougher Russia Sanctions RFE/RL 02 Jan 2017 -- Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili and a delegation of U.S. senators have discussed the Caucasus country's aspirations for joining Western institutions and the Georgian-U.S. strategic relationship in Tbilisi.
Montenegro's NATO-Russia Chess Match RFE/RL 02 Jan 2017 -- Montenegro and Serbia are Russian President Vladimir Putin's "red line" in Europe, judging by year-end headlines in Belgrade's tabloid press.
Russia, Turkey Reportedly Strike Daesh Positions in Northern Syria Sputnik 02 Jan 2017 -- The Russian Aerospace Forces and the Turkish Air Force, along with Turkey's artillery have carried out several operations against Daesh in northern Syria, Daily Sabah newspaper reported Monday.
Trump Aide Tamps Down Expectations About New Disclosures on Russian Hacking VOA 02 Jan 2017 -- Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is tamping down expectations President-elect Donald Trump will soon disclose new information about the U.S. intelligence finding that Russia hacked into computers of Trump's opponents and released damaging information to help him win.
Congressman warns Trump against reversing Russia sanctions Press TV 02 Jan 2017 -- A senior Democratic congressman has warned US President-elect Donald Trump against reversing the tough economic sanctions that President Barack Obama imposed on Russia last week.
'Where Is This Country Going?' Debt Crisis Tugs At Russian Federation's Seams RFE/RL 02 Jan 2017 -- A surprisingly harsh war of words has broken out between the Russian central government and one of the country's most prosperous regions, in a sign of tension as cash-strapped Moscow struggles to fill its budget deficit.
Russian Aerospace Forces Conducted 30,000 Bomb, Rocket Attacks in 2016 Drills Sputnik 02 Jan 2017 -- The Russian Aerospace Forces conducted about 30,000 bombardments and rocket attacks as part of drills held in 2016, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Russian Naval Aviation to Receive 100 New Aircraft Before 2020 Sputnik 02 Jan 2017 -- Russian naval aviation to receive some 100 new aircraft before 2020, the naval aviation chief said Monday.
Russia: Militants violating Syria ceasefire Press TV 01 Jan 2017 -- Syrian government forces have killed tens of Daesh terrorists during operations carried out in Syria's Homs and Dayr al-Zawr provinces.
Putin congratulates Trump, ignores Obama in New Year statement Press TV 01 Jan 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has snubbed outgoing US President Barack Obama on New Year by expressing his good wishes to President-elect Donald Trump instead.
U.S. Senators To Push For Stronger Sanctions Against Russia RFE/RL 01 Jan 2017 -- A trio of U.S. senators has said on a visit to Georgia that they will work to get Congress to pass tougher sanctions against Russia and President Vladimir Putin.
A Century After Russian Revolution, Will Putin Bury Lenin? RFE/RL 01 Jan 2017 -- Even for flamboyant firebrand Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the remarks seemed strikingly provocative: "God save the tsar!" he said, raising his hands high in an ornate Kremlin hall where President Vladimir Putin had just hung an eagle-and-cross Service to the Fatherland medal around his neck. "Reign for our glory, reign to strike fear in our foes, Orthodox tsar. God save the tsar!"

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