Russian military news now

Here are some recent news updates on the Russian military:

Recent Developments:

  1. NATO-Russia Tensions: NATO has accused Russia of violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) by deploying a new missile system. Russia has denied the allegations, but NATO has threatened to deploy its own missiles in response.
  2. Ukraine Conflict: Russia has continued to support separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine, despite a ceasefire agreement. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread destruction.
  3. Syrian War: Russia has maintained its military presence in Syria, supporting the government of President Bashar al-Assad. The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian crises and human rights abuses.
  4. Arctic Military Buildup: Russia has been increasing its military presence in the Arctic, with the goal of protecting its interests in the region and potentially accessing new shipping routes.
  5. Nuclear Modernization: Russia has been modernizing its nuclear arsenal, including the development of new intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarines.

Recent Military Exercises:

  1. Vostok-2022: Russia conducted a large-scale military exercise in Eastern Siberia and the Far East, involving over 300,000 troops and thousands of pieces of equipment.
  2. Zapad-2021: Russia and Belarus conducted a joint military exercise, involving over 200,000 troops and thousands of pieces of equipment.
  3. Kavkaz-2020: Russia conducted a military exercise in the North Caucasus region, involving over 80,000 troops and thousands of pieces of equipment.

Recent Military Procurement:

  1. S-500 Missile System: Russia has developed a new surface-to-air missile system, the S-500, which is designed to intercept hypersonic missiles and other advanced threats.
  2. Tu-160M2 Bomber: Russia has developed a new version of its Tu-160 bomber, the Tu-160M2, which features improved avionics and a new engine.
  3. Borei-A Submarine: Russia has launched a new Borei-A submarine, which is designed to carry nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles.

Recent Military Personnel News:

  1. General Valery Gerasimov: Russia's Chief of the General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov, has been promoted to the rank of First Deputy Defense Minister.
  2. Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov: Russia's Navy has appointed Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov as its new Commander-in-Chief.

Recent Military Budget News:

  1. 2022 Budget: Russia has approved a 2022 military budget of 3.2 trillion rubles (approximately $45 billion USD), which represents a 7% increase from the previous year.
  2. Defense Spending: Russia has increased its defense spending in recent years, with a goal of reaching 5% of GDP by 2025.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.