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Syrian campaign showcased Russian military might, Putin says
Dec. 29, 2017 -
President Vladimir Putin praised Russia's soldiers Thursday for their actions in Syria, boasting that the campaign demonstrated the nation's military might to the world.
- Source: Fox
Russia's New Electromagnetic Missile to Turn Enemy Weapons Into 'Scrap Metal'
Sept. 29, 2017 - According to the deputy head of Russia's Radio-Electronic Technologies Concern (KRET):
Russia is developing radio-electronic weapons, which use a powerful UHF impulse capable of destroying all electronic
equipment miles away.
Vladimir Mikheev said that all leading world powers, including the US and China, are developing similar technologies.
- Source: Sputnik
Putin expels 755 diplomats in response to US sanctions
July 30, 2017 - The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Russia in retaliation both for Russia's takeover of Crimea in 2014 and
Russian interference in the U.S. 2016 presidential election. Vladimir Putin called it "unprovoked step towards worsening bilateral relations,"
and responded by expelling 755 U.S.diplomats from Russia.
- Source: Fox
- US Says Cuts to Staff in Russia 'Uncalled For' - NewsMax
Report: Russia Wants to Build World's Biggest Aircraft Carrier
Apr. 25, 2017 - Because of escalating world tensions, Russia wants to build the biggest aircraft carrier in the world.
The carrier, coined the "Shtorm," is projected to be similar in size to the U.S. Gerald R. Ford supercarrier with a take-off deck
the equivalent of three football fields with room for up to 100 fighters and bombers. The cost is expected to be between $6.15 and $17.5 billion.
The cost for the massive project would be between $6.15 and $17.5 billion.
- Source: NewsMax
Tillerson, G7 ministers look to pressure Russia to reconsider Assad support
Apr. 10, 2017 -
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, along with six other Group of Seven [G-7] foreign ministers, aims to send Russia a “clear and
coordinated message” in the wake ofthe U.S.’ response to a gas attack that left scores dead.
- Source: Fox
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Haley on Russia and Iran: 'I don't think anything is off the table' - CNN
- Putin must choose between Iran axis and US - Times of Israel
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Syria war: Anger after Russia vetoes resolution at UN - BBC
Russia Warns of 'Extremely Serious' Consequences From US Strike in Syria
Apr. 7, 2017 - In the wake of Syria's chemical attack, and President Trump's retaliation against the Syrian airbase, Russian
officials have expressed their anger against the U.S.
"We strongly condemn the illegitimate actions by the U.S. The consequences of this for regional and international stability
could be extremely serious,” Russia's deputy U.N. envoy, Vladimir Safronkov, told a meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Friday.
Meanwhile, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev characterized the U.S. strikes as one step away from clashing with Russia's military.
- Source: NewsMax
- Syria war: US 'disappointed' at Russia's Syria stance - BBC
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Did Russia Hit Hospital To Cover Up Syrian Gas Horror? New U.S. Probe On Kremlin Involvement - Fox
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Newt Gingrich: China, Russia 'Shaken' By Syria Strike - NewsMax
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Syria, Russia and Iran threaten the US: “We will respond to every attack” - Jerusalem Online
How Russia Is Turning Syria into a Major Naval Base for Nuclear Warships (and Israel Is Worried)
Mar. 18, 2017 - Russia and Syiria have entered into a 49-year agreement to allow Russia to have a major naval outpost at Tartus.
The specification allowing nuclear-powered warships means that Russia wants to be able to base in Syria large surface
ships, namely Kirov-class nuclear-powered battle cruisers, as well as nuclear submarines.
- Source: National Interest
Russia spy ship located near U.S. Navy base in Virginia
Feb. 18, 2017 - On Wednesday the Viktor Leonov, a Russian spy ship, was near the U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut,
known as the “Home of the Submarine Force.” On Friday it was located near another U.S. naval base in Virginia.
Last week a group of Russian jets buzzed a U.S. destroyer in the Black Sea and the U.S. accused Russia of
secretly deploying cruise missiles capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
- Source: CBS
Russia sends Syria its largest missile delivery to date, US officials say
Feb. 8, 2017 -
Russia has just sent Syria the largest shipment of missiles between the two countries to date...The shipment of 50 SS-21 short-range
ballistic missiles arrived at the Syrian port of Tartus along the Mediterranean Sea in the past two days.
- Source: Fox
Putin's Russia in biggest Arctic military push since Soviet fall
Jan. 31, 2017 - In a push to dominate the Arctic regions, Russia is building new nuclear icebreakers.
It is thought that the Arctic holds more hydrocarbon reserves than Saudi Arabia.
Russia's build-up is the biggest since the 1991 Soviet fall and will, in some areas, give Moscow more military capabilities than the Soviet Union once had.
- Source: AOL
Russia freezes Syrian, Iranian military movements
July 31, 2017 -
An order to remain stationary was issued ... by the Russian Commander in Syria Lt. Gen. Alexander Zhuravlev to the high commands
of the Syrian army and of the Iranian and Shiite forces positioned in Aleppo, as well as Hizballah.
- Source: DEBKA
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