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Why the Russian Tu-95 bombers that intruded US air space weren't intercepted
On Apr. 22, two Russian Tu-95 Bear H bombers flew into the U.S. Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), in what was the first such incursions since the beginning of the year: pretty routine, except...
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Baltic military shadow-boxing is now at Cold War levels
VISBY FORWARD OPERATING BASE, Sweden (Reuters) - A daily game of Cold War cat-and-mouse is ratcheting up tensions in the Baltic and drawing the biggest military presence into the region for over 20...
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Finnish military launches massive reservist campaign, denies it has to do...
The Finnish military began sending letters to some 900,000 reservists on Monday in the largest campaign of its kind, amid increased tensions between the Nordic states and Russia over the Ukraine...
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Russia's new Armata tank just made its debut
Russia's new Armata tank appeared in public for the first time Monday, rumbling down a broad Moscow avenue on its way to Red Square for the final rehearsal of the Victory Day parade.The Russian Defense...
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BREMMER: There was a time when geopolitics was dangerous, yet stable — not...
A turbulent geopolitical environment is presenting the global economy with potential for major turmoil, warned Ian Bremmer at the Sohn Conference Foundation in New York Monday. And, it could be on...
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This chart shows every model of military submarine in service around the world
Submarines give navies around the world a huge strategic and tactical advantage.Ballistic missile submarines can serve as nuclear deterrents in case a country's land-based launch systems have been...
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The world is right in the middle of 'peak oil'
Since around 2005 many countries have increased their oil production but more have decreased. But the combined production of the United States and Russia have kept the world on a slight uptrend since...
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Chinese warships just sailed to Russia ahead of a possible major arms deal...
Two Chinese warships are passing through the Black Sea towards the Russian port of Novorossiysk.The guided missile frigates will arrive in Russia by May 9, likely in time to participate in Russian...
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This forgotten incident from the Cold War shows how Putin's air incursions...
Ever since Russia's seizure of Crimea and incursion into eastern Ukraine, a hyper-assertive Moscow has continuously tested its neighbors' tolerance of Russian military activities near their national...
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The US is worried that Iran sanctions wouldn't 'snapback' if Tehran cheats
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Washington wants to be certain that any nuclear deal between Iran and major powers includes the possibility of restoring U.N. sanctions if Tehran breaks the agreement without...
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Russian media is now saying the Russian missile system that shot down MH17...
An independent Russian newspaper on Wednesday published what it said was a report by Russian military engineers suggesting Malaysian airline flight MH-17 was shot downby a Russian-made surface-to-air...
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Lithuania stages 'little green man' war games with an eye on Moscow
VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania launched a military exercise on Wednesday to simulate an attack on its new gas terminal, a move its strongly anti-Moscow president said was intended to show the Kremlin...
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Something's brewing in Central Asia and the West 'needs to take this seriously'
The Russia-China relationship could lead to some interesting changes on the global stage. And the biggest changes are occurring far away from Washington's orbit.Although the Sino-Russo relationship...
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China and Russia want to 'cement' their military partnership
China and Russia are tipped to cement military ties when President Xi Jinping visits Moscow this week, expanding their strategic partnership to form a de facto alliance.The move would consolidate their...
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Activists are leaving Russia amid an intensifying government crackdown on...
Moscow (AFP) - The slogans on the placards ranged from the innocuous to the obscure but the response from the Russian authorities was swift and harsh. After several thousand marched last week through...
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Russia's new high-tech Armata tank just broke down in the middle of a...
Russia's new Armata tank, which is set to officially debut in Moscow for the Victory Day parade on Saturday, appears to have broken down during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, according to reports from...
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Ukraine turmoil is creating big problems for Putin's military modernization plan
The Kremlin will show off some new military hardware at its annual Victory Day parade on May 9. On display will be a number of new military vehicles developed by the domestic defense industry — the...
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REPORT: Putin says Russia may fund Greece's energy projects
Russian President Vladimir Putin has weighed in on Greece's current financial drama, according to a Bloomberg alert, suggesting that the country may provide funds for Greek energy projects.According to...
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Vladimir Putin is celebrating 15 years in power
Vladimir Putin strode into the lavish surroundings of the Kremlin Grand Place, through halls packed with applauding guests, and along a seemingly neverending red carpet, to his date with destiny.It was...
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Russia and the US are racing to modernize their nuclear forces
The Kremlin has embarked on a process to update all of its nuclear warheads and launch systems. The modernization effort will affect all of Russia's strategic and nonstrategic nuclear weapons — a total...
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