Latest "Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu" stories

Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation

China and Russia have been strategic partners for years.

19 months ago

Russia orders troop pullback but keeps weapons near Ukraine

The U.S. and NATO have said the Russian buildup near Ukraine was the largest since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea.

2 years ago

Russia says Syrian Kurds complete withdrawal from Turkish border

Russia’s defense minister said Tuesday that Syrian Kurdish fighters have completed their withdrawal from areas along the Syrian border, in line with a recent Russia-Turkey deal. Sergei Shoigu said Russian and Syrian troops have moved into the border zone following the Kurdish withdrawal.

4 years ago

With missiles pointing out to sea, ‘Northern Clover’ stakes Russian claim on Arctic waters

The base has enough supplies to remain fully autonomous for more than a year.

4 years ago

Russia claims US ignoring outreach on nuclear treaty dispute

Russia wants to sit down with Pentagon officials for “open and specific” talks on alleged violations of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.

4 years ago

Russia sends 2 nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela

Two Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers arrived in Venezuela on Monday, a deployment that comes amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions.

4 years ago