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Russia holds drills involving ballistic missiles near western border
Oct 20, 2016 13:12Russia has conducted military drills involving modern ballistic missiles near its western border, amid tensions between Moscow and the West over the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria.
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Putin suspends plutonium disposal deal with US
Oct 03, 2016 12:55Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the suspension of a plutonium disposal agreement with the United States due to Washington’s “hostile actions” against his country.
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US missile system in Romania poses threat to Russia: Kremlin
May 12, 2016 15:20A senior Russian official has said the activation of a US missile system in Romania would constitute a threat to Russia's national security.
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Ceasefire in Aleppo extended for 48 hours: Syrian army
May 10, 2016 01:38A fragile ceasefire in the northwestern Syrian city of Aleppo and its surroundings has been extended for another 48 hours, the Syrian army says.
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Russia, US pledge adherence to Syria truce
May 09, 2016 12:20Russia and the United States have confirmed their commitment to an existing ceasefire in Syria and intend to intensify their efforts to ensure its implementation.
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US spy plane intercepted by Russian supersonic jet
Apr 28, 2016 15:06A Russian supersonic jet has intercepted a US spy aircraft over Russia’s Far East, flying within several feet of it, a senior US military official says.
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Russia wants more details about US deployment in Syria
Apr 28, 2016 10:08Russia says it wants detailed information about a new US plan to send 250 special forces to Syria, including the precise purpose of their deployment.
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US deploys F-22s to Lithuania in show of force against Russia
Apr 27, 2016 15:13The US Air Force has deployed two of its most advanced fighter jets to Lithuania, a Baltic state in northern Europe, in a show of force against Russia.
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No secret talks with US on Syria: Russia’s Lavrov
Apr 18, 2016 15:20Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says there are no secret talks between Moscow and Washington over Syria.
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US unable to be fully in lockstep with Russian subs: Official
Apr 16, 2016 12:29A senior US Navy official has stated that Russia has been deploying combat submarines and missiles in scales that America has issues keeping pace with.