Putin's military purge ramps up as General Gerasimov's top deputy arrested
Vadim Shamarin becomes the fourth high-ranking defense official to fall foul of Putin's purge of the military in recent weeks.
Russia arrests top commander who slammed Putin's military
Russian military bloggers have described Ivan Popov as a popular figure among Russian troops.
Demoted Shoigu suffers fresh humiliation in China
Russia's new Security Council Secretary is held up by Beijing security staff in ID pass confusion
Putin begins defense ministry purge amid nuclear secrets leak rumor
Three of Sergei Shoigu's deputies resigned ahead of their boss being fired.
Who Is Andrei Belousov? Putin loyalist economist to take charge of military
The respected economist and a former deputy prime minister will take over from the much-criticized Sergei Shoigu as defense minister.
Putin replacing defense minister met with wave of jokes and speculation
The cabinet shake-ups come as Putin starts his fifth presidential term and as the war in Ukraine continues.
Russian elites scramble for power in Putin's 'last' Cabinet
Vladimir Putin is expected to conduct a government reshuffle following his inauguration on Tuesday.
Putin punishes defense minister for Ukraine war shortcomings: ISW
The Russian leader is reportedly unhappy with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu's decision-making in Ukraine.
Russia needs 'more and better' weapons to sustain Ukraine offensive: Shoigu
Moscow has placed its defense industry on a war footing in a bid to sustain its forces in Ukraine with no end in sight to the bloody conflict.
Putin sends Russia's defense minister a warning shot
Russia's deputy defense minister was arrested in what some call a signal to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Putin's deputy defense minister arrested for 'high treason': reports
Timur Ivanov's detention has sparked speculation about whether it might signal a purge, given his close relationship with members of Russia's elite.
Russia's deputy defense minister arrested in corruption probe
If convicted, Timur Ivanov faces up to 15 years in jail.
Russia's ailing Black Sea Fleet to receive new missile carriers
The boost comes after Kyiv said a third of Russia's warships in the Black Sea have been sunk or disabled since the war began.
Russian flotilla is a sitting duck for Ukraine, UK says
The Dnieper River Flotilla could face the same Ukrainian drone strikes as the Black Sea Fleet, the U.K. Ministry of Defense said.
Russia's two new armies face training, equipment issues: UK
Staffing the new units is not a problem, but making them effective fighting forces is a big issue, says U.S. ally
Russia pledges two new ground armies in ominous warning to West
Defense minister Sergei Shoigu announced there would be 30 new formations.
Russia vows major response to Black Sea naval defeats
Moscow needs to increase "training to repel air attacks and attacks by unmanned boats," said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Russia recruiting more foreign mercenaries for Ukraine war: Kyiv
A Ukrainian official said Russia is looking more to foreign fighters as its recruitment efforts have stalled.
Valuable Russian military documents exposed: Report
Ukraine's military intelligence agency said it gained access to classified documents from the Russian Defense Ministry.
Russia admits artillery problems as losses approach five figures
Russia's defense minister highlighted production issues on a visit to a manufacturing plant in Yekaterinburg on January 31.
China offers full support to Russia on Ukraine war
China's defense minister said Beijing would support Russia's Ukraine war despite pressure from the U.S., according to a Russian government video.
"Clan war" breaking out inside Putin's close circle: ISW
Powerful Kremlin factions are reportedly jostling for influence as the March presidential elections approach.
Ukraine's 2023 military losses, according to Moscow
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Russia's forces have the strategic initiative on the frontline in Ukraine.
Russian defense minister says key goal in Ukraine "successfully completed"
Ukraine has said its delayed start to the counteroffensive gave Moscow time to dig in with its defenses and lay extensive networks of mines.
Putin complains West "outplayed" Russia in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin made the remarks on Tuesday during an expanded meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry Board.
Russian troops claim commander wants them dead to cover up battle failures
A group of Russian soldiers said their commander has been lying about his success in Ukraine and wants to hide troop deaths.
Russia has "China's respect" for resisting the West—Kremlin
The Chinese military leader's comments weren't carried by China's state news outlets.
Russia finally "ready" for Ukraine peace talks
Moscow's defense minister also warned of the possibility of a clash between nuclear powers, accusing the U.S. and NATO of trying to undermine Russia's security.
Russia warns China of 'catastrophic' nuclear escalation threat
Accusing the West of escalating the conflict in Ukraine, the Russian defense minister said there was a threat of a "military clash between nuclear powers."
New missile system "downed 24 Ukrainian jets in five days," Russia claims
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made the claims during an inspection of command posts of Russian troops in Ukraine's Donetsk region.