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Kremlin dismisses reports of possible Russian provocation against Poland

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed media reports about a possible Russian armed provocation in Poland as "scare stories," according to remarks published by Russian state media on July 5.

5 July, 07:50 PM

Russia may launch new mobilization after elections

Russia could announce a new wave of mobilization after September's State Duma elections, with a draft potentially beginning as early as October, independent outlet Important Stories reported, citing sources close to the Kremlin and security services on June 24.

24 June, 04:04 PM

Russia makes cynical claim about attack that burned Kyiv Lavra

Russian Defense Ministry made a cynical statement regarding the "outcomes" of its massive attack on Kyiv on June 15, which resulted in a fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and damage to other non-military facilities.

15 June, 02:13 PM

Russian authorities conceal identity of senior officer killed in car bombing

Russian authorities have for the first time declined to identify a senior Defense Ministry officer reportedly killed in a car bombing near Moscow, according to Russian outlet Agentstvo Novosti on June 10.

10 June, 04:49 PM

Drone strikes spark huge fire at Temryuk port in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

A fire broke out at the seaport in the Russian city of Temryuk in Krasnodar Krai following a drone attack, regional operational headquarters confirmed on May 29.

29 May, 11:50 AM

U.S. tests Minuteman III missile after Russia launches nuclear drills

The United States conducted an unarmed test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, shortly after Russia began its largest nuclear exercises in recent history, the U.S. Air Force said on May 20.

21 May, 11:29 AM

Russia pressures Armenia as Yerevan’s EU push strains Moscow’s old grip

Russia called Armenia’s intention to remain in the Eurasian Economic Union while seeking to join the European Union “unacceptable,” Russian outlet Interfax reported.

21 May, 10:45 AM

Drones attack Rzhev near Russian military plant and GRAU arsenal

Drones attacked the city of Rzhev in Russia’s Tver Oblast, with one unmanned aircraft falling near the Elektromekhanika military plant and the Russian Defense Ministry’s 55th GRAU arsenal, OSINT analysts said on May 7.

7 May, 12:36 PM

Drones strike massive Russian military logistics complex right outside Moscow — video

Drones attacked the Nara military-logistics complex of the Russian Defense Ministry in Naro-Fominsk, Moscow Oblast, Exilenova+ Telegram channel wrote on May 7.

7 May, 10:15 AM

Russia violated ceasefire 1,820 times in one day – Zelenskyy

Russia had committed 1,820 violations of the ceasefire initiated by Ukraine as of 10 a.m., Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, accusing Moscow of continuing attacks along the front line on May 6.

6 May, 04:00 PM

Russian Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal after Malian rebel offensive

Russian Ministry of Defense’s Africa Corps units and Malian government troops withdrew from the northeastern town of Kidal following a wave of coordinated insurgent attacks, the Africa Corps reported on April 27.

27 April, 04:31 PM

Russia loses another Su-34 fighter-bomber

Russia’s aerospace forces have lost another Su-34 fighter-bomber, according to the pro-war Telegram channel Fighterbomber, believed to be run by Russian Air Force Captain Ilya Tumanov on Apr. 1.

1 April, 10:40 AM

Russia claims it handed the U.S. evidence of drone attack on Putin’s residence

The Russian Ministry of Defense claims it has handed the United States its alleged “evidence” of a previously declared Ukrainian drone attack on the residence of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Valdai.

2 January, 09:20 AM

Drone attack shakes Moscow overnight

Eight drones targeted the Russian capital overnight, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported on Telegram early on Dec. 25.

25 December 2025, 08:49 AM

Moscow aims to continue war in 2026, Zelenskyy warns

Since Russian officials have clearly stated their plans to step up offensive operations next year, Kyiv’s Western partners should increase pressure on Moscow to engage in a genuine peace process, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 17.

17 December 2025, 09:50 PM

Russia confirms ATACMS strike on its military sites

Ukraine launched a daytime strike on targets in the city of Voronezh on Nov. 18 using four U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles, Russia’s Defense Ministry wrote on Nov. 19.

19 November 2025, 09:07 AM

Russia's Defense Ministry claims readiness to pause fighting for media access

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed on Oct. 30 that it has received orders from President Vladimir Putin to allow foreign and Ukrainian journalists safe passage into the areas of Kupyansk in Kharkiv Oblast and Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, where Moscow claims Ukrainian forces are encircled, with a proposed pause in fighting for five to six hours.

30 October 2025, 08:11 PM

Hundreds of drones batter eight Russian oblasts

Russian air defenses allegedly shot down 193 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 40 over Moscow Oblast, the country’s Defense Ministry claimed on Oct. 27.

27 October 2025, 08:14 AM

Massive drone attack shuts eight Russian airports

Eight airports across the European part of Russia were temporarily closed overnight, the Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya reported on Oct. 6.

6 October 2025, 09:00 AM

Russia cancels annual military exhibit

Russia’s Defense Ministry has scrapped Army-2025, its annual military exhibit and forum that had been held at the Patriot Park in Kubinka, a suburb of Moscow, since 2015.

17 July 2025, 02:43 AM

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