Russia News

Russian planes harass Dutch HNLMS Evertsen frigate
Navy / Maritime

Russian planes harass Dutch HNLMS Evertsen frigate

The Dutch frigate Evertsen was harassed for hours by Russian Su-30SM fighter planes in the Black Sea.

HMS Defender’s Classified Papers Found at Bus Stop
Navy / Maritime

HMS Defender’s Classified Papers Found at Bus Stop

Royal Navy’s classified documents were found at a bus stop in Portsmouth, England. The finder gave the documents to the BBC.

Navies’ Video Wars
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Navies’ Video Wars

Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet opened fire on the Royal Navy’s HMS Defender Destroyer while the United Kingdom denied that they were under attack.

Russia fires warning to Royal Navy destroyer in the Black Sea
Navy / Maritime Air Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Russia fires warning to Royal Navy destroyer in the Black Sea

According to Russia state-affiliated TASS news agency, The Russian Black Sea Fleet carried out a warning fire towards the Royal Navy HMS Defender destroyer.

Torpedoes: Russia Increases the Accuracy and Reduces the Cost
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Sensors

Torpedoes: Russia Increases the Accuracy and Reduces the Cost

Russia tests a new torpedo homing system. Electronic equipment can be used to set torpedoes of various calibre to strike underwater and surface targets.

US New Strategic Partner: Ukraine
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

US New Strategic Partner: Ukraine

The Biden government declares relations with Ukraine as strategic partners.

Italy's F-35 "Parade" in front of S-400 Triumf Radars
Air E/W Regional / Strategy Sensors

Italy's F-35 "Parade" in front of S-400 Triumf Radars

Italian Air Force F-35A fighter jets flew to Estonia to start their service as part of NATO’s Air Policing mission to “Secure the Skies”.

Russia Orders Troops Back After Massive Drills in Crimea
Regional / Strategy

Russia Orders Troops Back After Massive Drills in Crimea

According to The Associated Press, Russia’s defence minister ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills in Crimea.

British warships to sail for the Black Sea in May
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

British warships to sail for the Black Sea in May

According to the Sunday Times, British warships will sail for the Black Sea in May, citing senior naval sources.

   Biden Administration Declares National Emergency Over Russia
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Biden Administration Declares National Emergency Over Russia

US President Joe Biden has declared a national emergency over the threat to the national security posed by Russia.

Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy Visits Donbas
Bilateral Relations

Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy Visits Donbas

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was visiting eastern Ukraine on Thursday, following a rise in tension with Russia over a long-running conflict.

Zelenski tags NATO to stop Russia
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Zelenski tags NATO to stop Russia

Ukraine President Volodimir Zelenski urges NATO to speed up the country"s membership plan. Zelenski wrote on his personal Twitter account his expectations.

Russia to develop new-generation ICBM
Weapon / Missile

Russia to develop new-generation ICBM

According to TASS, Russia will begin its new-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Kedr, 2023-2024.

Armenia Used it, Russia hid: The Iskander Missile
Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

Armenia Used it, Russia hid: The Iskander Missile

Azerbaijan-based Caliber.az news site documented that Armenia used the 9K720 Iskander system twice during the Karabakh War..