Tag: Cruise missile
So stressed is Russia of headquarters in flames
Vladimir Putin is said to have given the Russian defense minister a deadline to regain the military initiative in Ukraine, according to the American think tank ISW in a new report. Hear about the breakthroughs Ukraine points to in the south, while Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea hit by cruise missiles. In addition,…
Putin supports the plan to expand the Russian armed forces to 1.5 million
Russian President Vladimir Putin backed a defense minister’s proposal to strengthen the Russian military by more than 30% on Wednesday, as he said Moscow needed to learn from and address the problems it faces in Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all of today’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). This…
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Can we learn from history? Imagine a Putin-like crocodile in murky waters, waiting for its window of opportunity to snatch a juicy wildebeest from the herd. If it were me, I’d pick my moment to strike, just like he did when he sent his army to conquer Ukraine in (what he hoped would be) a…
Liberals and Conservatives call for increased arms donations to Ukraine after Russian missile attacks
In the wake of Russia’s barrage of Ukraine on Monday, the Red Block and the Blue Block have come together in Denmark to approve another shipment of weapons to Ukraine. The attack saw more than 80 cruise missiles and 24 self-destructing drones wreak havoc on an unprecedented number of civilian targets in cities across Ukraine,…
Historic and modern boats are displayed on the Day of the Russian Navy
Ships from bygone eras sailed alongside the Navy’s modern fleet in the Neva River in St. Petersburg Russia celebrated its Navy Day on Sunday with annual parades across the country, including the main one in the city of St. Petersburg. This year’s event marked 350 years since the birth of Peter the Great, the 18th-century…
Is the grain agreement between Ukraine and Russia a "a beacon of hope" or an imaginary dream?
Millions of people in the world’s poorest nations, at imminent risk of starvation, heaved a sigh of relief at the news that these much-needed quantities of grain were reaching the market and grain prices could once again become affordable. Less than 24 hours later, however, Russian missiles hit targets in the port of Odesa, raising…
Live: Ukraine’s war at the center of the “important” NATO summit in Madrid
The war in Ukraine will be in focus for a NATO summit in Madrid, its secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, is considered “crucial” for the alliance’s future on Wednesday. Finland and Sweden will be formally invited to join the alliance after Turkey put down its opposition on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.…
Live: “You will not win,” the Spanish prime minister told Putin
The war in Ukraine will be in focus for a NATO summit in Madrid, its secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, is considered “crucial” for the alliance’s future on Wednesday. Finland and Sweden will be formally invited to join the alliance after Turkey put down its opposition on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.…
Top General: Finland has been preparing for a war like Ukraine for decades
General Timo KivinenThe Commander of the Defense Forces spoke about the tradition of Finnish military readiness in a recent interview. Reuters. Although Finland has a large defense arsenal, Kivinen emphasized Finland’s motivation to defend itself as a target of attack. "The main line of defense is between the ears, as the war in Ukraine currently…
Russia warns of growing threats to its security
Russia will form 12 new military units in its west to meet the growing threat from NATO, Sergey Shoigu has said The United States and NATO have gradually increased their activities along Russia’s western borders in recent years and tensions continue to grow, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has said. The minister made the remarks…
Finland’s leaders support joining NATO
On Thursday, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin expressed their approval to join NATO, a move that would complete a major political shift for the country in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “NATO membership would strengthen Finland’s security. As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defense alliance,” they…
How Russia competes for its share of the global arms market
Russia has signed military procurement contracts to a record $ 53 billion in recent years. What is the country’s strategy for reaching new customers and conquering new markets? In the summer of 2021, Russia managed to sign arms contracts worth three billion euros. The deal was made at several international arms exhibitions in Russia: the…
OPINION: How Russia competes for its share of the global arms market
Russia has signed military procurement contracts to a record $ 53 billion in recent years. What is the country’s strategy for reaching new customers and conquering new markets? In the summer of 2021, Russia managed to sign arms contracts worth three billion euros. The deal was made at several international arms exhibitions in Russia: the…