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Ukraine's Zelensky Proposes New PM, Defence Minister In Major Reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of a major cabinet reshuffle he said would "renew" government more than three years into Russia's invasion.
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Explained: What Is The Patriot Missile System And How It Is Helping Ukraine
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is set to discuss the possibility of Germany paying for American Patriot air defence systems for Ukraine, as he heads to Washington to meet with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.
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China Hosts Iranian, Russian Ministers Against Backdrop Of 'Momentous Change'
China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.
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Russia Is On 'Brink Of Going Into Recession', Warns Economy Minister
Russia's economy is "on the brink of going into a recession," the country's economy minister said Thursday, according to Russian media reports.
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Russia "Immediate" Danger, China "Sophisticated" Challenge: Key UK Report
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is set to publish the strategic defence review -- a 10-year plan for military equipment and services -- on Monday.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Attend Russia's Victory Day Parade
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will represent India at Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9 that will mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Germany in the Second World War, official sources said on Wednesday.
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Rajnath Singh Meets Putin, Calls India-Russia Friendship "Deeper Than Deepest Ocean"
India-Russia friendship is "higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest ocean", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday.
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India May Ink Defence Deal Worth Billions With Russia To Counter China: Report
As Rajnath Singh and his top delegation of defence personnel continue their Russia visit, there are talks of a mega defence agreement between Moscow and New Delhi being in advanced stages.
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India's New Russia-Made Warship Comes With Ukrainian Engines. How It Happened
Despite the years-long war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow and Kiev worked separately for a common cause - to manufacture an Indian Navy warship, which was handed over to New Delhi on Monday when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Moscow.
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Rajnath Singh To Commission Navy's New Frigate 'INS Tushil' In Russia Today
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission the Navy's latest, multi-role, stealth-guided missile frigate, 'INS Tushil' at Russia's Kaliningrad on Monday.
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Britain, NATO Must Stay Ahead In 'New AI Arms Race', Says UK Minister Amid Russian Cyber Threat
Addressing a NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London, McFadden will unveil Britain's plans to set up a new Laboratory for AI (artificial intelligence) security
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Sweden Says Won't Be Intimidated By Putin's Warning To West
Sweden will not be intimidated by Russia's provocations, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Friday after President Vladimir Putin hinted at strikes on Western countries supplying weapons to Ukraine.
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Japan Protests Airspace "Violation" By Russian Patrol Plane
Japan lodged a "very serious protest" with Moscow after a Russian patrol plane entered its airspace three times, the defence minister said Monday, calling it the first confirmed incursion since 2019.
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Russian, US Defence Chiefs Discuss Lowering Escalation Over Phone Call
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin held a telephone call where they discussed lowering the risk of "possible escalation", the Russian defence ministry said on Friday.
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World Court Issues Arrest Warrants For Russia Army Chief, Ex-Minister
The International Criminal Court said Tuesday it had issued arrest warrants for Russia's chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, and former defence minister Sergei Shoigu.
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Ukraine's Zelensky Proposes New PM, Defence Minister In Major Reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of a major cabinet reshuffle he said would "renew" government more than three years into Russia's invasion.
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Explained: What Is The Patriot Missile System And How It Is Helping Ukraine
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is set to discuss the possibility of Germany paying for American Patriot air defence systems for Ukraine, as he heads to Washington to meet with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.
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China Hosts Iranian, Russian Ministers Against Backdrop Of 'Momentous Change'
China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.
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Russia Is On 'Brink Of Going Into Recession', Warns Economy Minister
Russia's economy is "on the brink of going into a recession," the country's economy minister said Thursday, according to Russian media reports.
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Russia "Immediate" Danger, China "Sophisticated" Challenge: Key UK Report
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is set to publish the strategic defence review -- a 10-year plan for military equipment and services -- on Monday.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Attend Russia's Victory Day Parade
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will represent India at Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9 that will mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Germany in the Second World War, official sources said on Wednesday.
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Rajnath Singh Meets Putin, Calls India-Russia Friendship "Deeper Than Deepest Ocean"
India-Russia friendship is "higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest ocean", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday.
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India May Ink Defence Deal Worth Billions With Russia To Counter China: Report
As Rajnath Singh and his top delegation of defence personnel continue their Russia visit, there are talks of a mega defence agreement between Moscow and New Delhi being in advanced stages.
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India's New Russia-Made Warship Comes With Ukrainian Engines. How It Happened
Despite the years-long war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow and Kiev worked separately for a common cause - to manufacture an Indian Navy warship, which was handed over to New Delhi on Monday when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Moscow.
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Rajnath Singh To Commission Navy's New Frigate 'INS Tushil' In Russia Today
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission the Navy's latest, multi-role, stealth-guided missile frigate, 'INS Tushil' at Russia's Kaliningrad on Monday.
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Britain, NATO Must Stay Ahead In 'New AI Arms Race', Says UK Minister Amid Russian Cyber Threat
Addressing a NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London, McFadden will unveil Britain's plans to set up a new Laboratory for AI (artificial intelligence) security
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Sweden Says Won't Be Intimidated By Putin's Warning To West
Sweden will not be intimidated by Russia's provocations, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Friday after President Vladimir Putin hinted at strikes on Western countries supplying weapons to Ukraine.
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Japan Protests Airspace "Violation" By Russian Patrol Plane
Japan lodged a "very serious protest" with Moscow after a Russian patrol plane entered its airspace three times, the defence minister said Monday, calling it the first confirmed incursion since 2019.
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Russian, US Defence Chiefs Discuss Lowering Escalation Over Phone Call
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin held a telephone call where they discussed lowering the risk of "possible escalation", the Russian defence ministry said on Friday.
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World Court Issues Arrest Warrants For Russia Army Chief, Ex-Minister
The International Criminal Court said Tuesday it had issued arrest warrants for Russia's chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, and former defence minister Sergei Shoigu.
