The Zapad-2025 military exercises, involving Russia and Belarus, began on September 12, simulating enemy attacks and including practice for the use of nuclear weapons. These drills are intended to ...

“The Nevsky Battalion is accepting volunteers.” This recruitment ad appeared on Russian social media in summer 2025 and is hardly a one-off. Swap out “Nevsky” for “Wolves,” “Saint George,” or any of ...

The annual Moscow parade marking victory over Nazi Germany is expected to be the largest in years, with world leaders in attendance, as the Kremlin tries to link that triumph to the war in Ukraine. By ...

Key Points and Summary - Despite record military spending, Russia's military-industrial base is in a state of "regression" and failing to modernize, according to a new Chatham House report. -Crippling ...

Russia and Belarus are launching the Zapad 2025 joint military drills on September 12, aiming to showcase their combat power despite Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. The exercises will include ...

Russia and Belarus on Friday launched a long-planned joint military exercise involving thousands of troops that has raised concern in the West. The exercises, dubbed “Zapad 2025,” or “West 2025,” are ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Russian lawmakers Tuesday endorsed a bill mandating year-round military conscription, rather than just in the ...