New Russian policy allows use of atomic weapons against non-nuclear strike President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday endorsed Russia’s nuclear deterrent policy, which allows him to use atomic weapons in response to a conventional strike targeting the nation’s critical government and military infrastructure. June 2
Russian general decries ‘provocative’ NATO drills near its border Col.-Gen. Sergei Rudskoi of the Russian General Staff said Russia has sent a formal letter to NATO proposing to scale down each other’s military activities for the period of the coronavirus outbreak, but the alliance has stonewalled the offer. June 1
Russia says US leaving Open Skies Treaty will hurt security Russia said Tuesday that the U.S. decision to withdraw from an international treaty allowing observation flights over military facilities would erode global security by making it more difficult for governments to interpret the intentions of other nations. May 26
White House confirms Trump not going to Moscow for Russia’s Victory Day celebrations U.S. President Donald Trump will not be going to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations on May 9, the White House announced Tuesday in a disappointment for the Kremlin. March 10
Russia, Turkey announce cease-fire in northwestern Syria The presidents of Russia and Turkey said they reached agreements on a cease-fire to take effect at midnight Thursday in northwestern Syria, where escalating fighting had threatened to put forces from the two countries into a direct military conflict. March 5
Russia voices concern over new US submarine-launched nuclear weapon A senior Russian diplomat raised concern Wednesday about the United States deploying a new submarine-launched nuclear weapon, saying the move signaled Washington's belief that it could wage a limited nuclear conflict. February 5
Russia: New weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound Moscow describes the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle as a technological breakthrough comparable to the 1957 Soviet launch of the first satellite. December 27, 2019
Putin says Russia is leading world in hypersonic weapons President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia has got a strong edge in designing new weapons and that it has become the only country in the world to deploy hypersonic weapons. December 24, 2019
Putin offers US an immediate extension to key nuclear pact Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Thursday to immediately extend the only remaining nuclear arms reduction pact with the United States, but a senior U.S. official said Washington wants a broader deal involving China. December 5, 2019
Russia says it sent hundreds of additional troops to Syria The troops and armored vehicles are going in as American troops pull out. October 25, 2019
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