08 April 2025 - Russia Special Weapons News

Chinese Nationals Fighting For Russia Captured In Ukraine, Zelenskyy Claims RFE/RL 08 Apr 2025 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Ukrainian armed forces captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting as part of the Russian Army in Ukraine's Donetsk region and called on Kyiv's allies to react to the situation and demand an explanation from Beijing.
Ukrainian Defenders Captured Two Chinese Citizens in the Donetsk Region - The President President of Ukraine 08 Apr 2025
Ukrainian Drone Unit Defends Urban 'Apocalypse' In Frontline Pokrovsk RFE/RL 08 Apr 2025 -- A unit of Ukrainian drone pilots stationed in Pokrovsk have told RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service they have become a high-value target for Russian forces.

Fresh Ukraine Talks To Highlight Divisions Between US And Europe RFE/RL 08 Apr 2025 -- Another week of military planning and diplomacy will again underline the divisions between Washington and its European allies over policy on Ukraine, with two key meetings on successive days at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (8 April 2025) Russia MoD 08 Apr 2025
Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 08 Apr 2025
Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 08 Apr 2025

Sci-tech conference is held under leadership of Defence Minister Andrei Belousov Russia MoD 08 Apr 2025 -- The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation saw a sci-tech conference on the exploitation and development of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), taking into account the experience of the special military operation. Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov chaired the conference.

Commanders-in-chief of Russian Land Forces and Army of People's Republic of Bangladesh hold bilateral meeting in Moscow Russia MoD 08 Apr 2025 -- Today, Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces General of the Army Oleg Salyukov held a bilateral meeting with the Commander of the Army of the People's Republic of Bangladesh General Waker-Uz-Zaman, who arrived in Moscow with a military delegation.

Meeting with Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov President of Russia 08 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov. The Governor briefed the President on the region's socioeconomic development.

Press release on presentation of Kaluga Region investment, economic, cultural and tourist potential Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Apr 2025
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at a presentation of the Kaluga Region, Moscow, April 8, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Apr 2025

Russia's State Duma ratifies 20-year partnership treaty with Iran IRNA 08 Apr 2025 -- Russia's State Duma, the lower house of parliament, has ratified a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with Iran.
Russia's State Duma approves 20-year strategic partnership treaty with Iran Press TV 08 Apr 2025 -- Russia's lower house of parliament has ratified a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with Iran, marking a significant step in the expansion of political, military, and economic relations between Moscow and Tehran.

China supports Russia in hosting trilateral consultations on Iranian nuclear issue: FM spokesperson Global Times 08 Apr 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding the Iranian Foreign Ministry announcement that from April 7 to 8, China, Russia and Iran will have trilateral consultations on the Iranian nuclear issue in Moscow, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, "Let me reiterate that China firmly believes that the only right choice for settling the issue is through political and diplomatic means."

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