Russia claims ‘full control’ of Ukraine’s Avdiivka KYIV: Russia said Saturday it had taken “full control” of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, hours after... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:24am
World Russia to do ‘everything’ to halt Ukrainian shelling MOSCOW: Russia said Tuesday that its military would do everything possible to stop the Ukrainian shelling of... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
World Kremlin confirms Russian warship hit by Ukrainian strike MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Tuesday acknowledged a Ukrainian attack had damaged a warship in the occupied Crimean port of... Published 27 Dec, 2023 05:15am
World Russia says seized town of Maryinka in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia on Monday said its forces now fully controlled the town of Maryinka in eastern Ukraine, which... Published 25 Dec, 2023 09:57pm
World Russia’s Shoigu meets top Chinese military official for second time in 10 days MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu held talks in Moscow on Wednesday with a senior Chinese military... Published 08 Nov, 2023 02:10pm
World Putin revokes Russia’s ratification of nuclear test ban treaty MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a law revoking Russia’s ratification of the... Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am
World Russian lawmakers back massive military spending increase MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers backed a record increase in military spending to fund Moscow’s offensive on Ukraine, in ... Published 27 Oct, 2023 05:16am
World Putin oversees test firing of ballistic missiles: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday oversaw ballistic missile drills remotely, the Kremlin said,... Published 26 Oct, 2023 06:08am
World Putin oversees test firing of ballistic missiles: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday oversaw ballistic missile drills remotely, the Kremlin said,... Published 25 Oct, 2023 10:52pm
World Russian defence minister calls to speed up bomber production MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday called for more Su-34 fighter jets to be produced, as... Published 06 Oct, 2023 01:50pm
World Russia arms talks with North Korea 'actively advancing': White House WASHINGTON: Russia is in secret, active talks with North Korea to acquire a range of munitions and supplies for... Published 30 Aug, 2023 10:52pm
World Russia’s Shoigu inspects Northern Fleet, warships sent to Arctic Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected remote Arctic garrisons of the Northern Fleet, the ministry said... Published 12 Aug, 2023 12:02pm
World Putin reviews show of Russian naval might, says navy to get 30 new ships this year MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin reviewed a parade of warships and nuclear submarines in his native St Petersburg on... Published 30 Jul, 2023 05:34pm
World North Korea’s Kim shows off banned missiles to Russian minister SEOUL: Russia’s defence minister accompanied North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to a defence exhibition that featured... Published 27 Jul, 2023 10:46am
World Russia defence minister says North Korea ‘an important partner’ during visit MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday hailed his country’s partnership with North Korea... Published 26 Jul, 2023 05:55pm
World North Korea gives Russian defence ministry delegation ‘warm welcome’ SEOUL: North Korea rolled out the red carpet for the Russian defence minister, state media said Wednesday, with... Published 26 Jul, 2023 05:47pm
World Russia says defence minister arrives in North Korea MOSCOW: Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday for the 70th anniversary celebrations ... Published 26 Jul, 2023 12:01am
World Russian defence minister Shoigu shown inspecting troops MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected troops and overseen training of newly formed units made... Published 08 Jul, 2023 02:16pm
World Russian military head praises army ‘loyalty’ during mutiny MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Monday praised his army’s “loyalty” during an armed uprising last... Published 03 Jul, 2023 05:26pm
World Russia's Prigozhin was told he would no longer fight in Ukraine: lawmaker MOSCOW: Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was told that his Wagner group would no longer fight in Ukraine as... Published 29 Jun, 2023 05:10pm
World Russian defence minister says more tanks needed in Ukraine MOSCOW: Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Saturday called for more tanks to be manufactured “to meet the needs of... Published 17 Jun, 2023 01:54pm
World Russia’s Putin, Shoigu, discuss Pacific Fleet drills MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Monday reported to President Vladimir Putin about drills conducted... Published 17 Apr, 2023 01:17pm
World Russia’s Shoigu promises increased munitions supplies in visit to Ukraine headquarters Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu promised to boost munitions supplies to Russian forces in Ukraine during a... Published 01 Apr, 2023 03:00pm
World Russia to modernise Moscow’s air defence systems MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu announced Wednesday plans to modernise anti-missile defence systems... Published 22 Mar, 2023 05:23pm
World Russian defence minister pays rare visit to troops in Ukraine Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu paid a rare to Russia’s forces deployed in Ukraine, the country’s defence... Published 04 Mar, 2023 12:49pm
World Russia advancing ‘with success’ in east Ukraine: minister MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday that Moscow’s forces were “progressing with success”... Published 07 Feb, 2023 05:07pm
World Russia’s Putin discusses ‘special military operation’ with Security Council Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Moscow’s “special military operation” with his Security Council, state... Published 20 Jan, 2023 04:47pm
World Russian defence minister visits troops involved in Ukraine offensive MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected a military headquarters in Ukraine, the ministry said... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 02:00pm
World Russia defence chief says victory ‘inevitable’ in NYE message MOSCOW: Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Saturday Russia’s victory in Ukraine is “inevitable” in a New Year’s... Published 31 Dec, 2022 04:49pm
World Russia orders withdrawal from Ukrainian city of Kherson KYIV: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday ordered his troops to withdraw from the west bank of the... Published 10 Nov, 2022 07:31am