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Putin Deploys New Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missiles to Atlantic

President Vladimir Putin sent a frigate to the Atlantic Ocean armed with new generation hypersonic cruise missiles on Wednesday, a signal to the West that Russia will not back down over the war in Ukraine. Russia, China and the United States are in a race to develop hypersonic weapons which…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 4, 2023

Putin puts warship armed with hypersonic missiles on combat duty

The Admiral Gorshkov frigate will sail to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Moscow says.

Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2023

Putin hails launch of hypersonic missile ship

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sent off a frigate towards the Altantic and Indian oceans armed with new hypersonic Zircon cruise missiles that he said were unique in the world.

Bangkok Post · Jan 4, 2023

Russia’s Shoigu Says Victory ‘Inevitable’ in New Year Message

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said victory for Russia over Ukraine was "inevitable" as he hailed Russian soldiers' heroism in a New Year's video message. Moscow's defense chief, who has been heavily criticized by pro-war voices in Russia for battlefield failures during the 10-month campaign, said the situation on the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022

Ukraine expects key offensive as Russia plans to expand army

The war is poised to escalate as Russia has planned new conscription and Ukraine’s allies have lifted weapons bans.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022

IAEA Discusses Ukraine Nuclear Plant Protections with Russia

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog met Thursday in Moscow with officials from Russia’s military and state atomic energy company as he pursues a long-running drive to set up a protection zone around a Russian-occupied nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022

IAEA discusses Ukraine nuclear plant protections with Russia

The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog has met in Moscow with officials from Russia’s military and state atomic energy company as he continues trying to get a protection zone set up around a Russian-occupied nuclear power plant in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Kremlin says US is fighting 'indirect war' with Russia in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky visited the United States in a surprise one-day visit Tuesday, where he was warmly received by the Congress and secured further US financial and military aid. Speaking on Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said his visit to Washington suggests that the United States "is continuing its…

France 24 · Dec 22, 2022

Vladimir Putin wants to bolster Russia's armed forces to 1.5million combat personnel

Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that adding to the country's 1.15million servicemen and women would "guarantee the solving of problems related to Russia's military security"

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

Vladimir Putin gives chilling warning that 'Satan II' hypersonic missile almost ready

The Russian President was making a televised address during which he said his country's troops should be provided with anything they need to win the war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022