Russian military
Putin orders Russian military to beef up forces by 137,000
The presidential decree will boost the overall number of Russian military personnel to 2,039,758, including 1,150,628 troops
Russia hits Ukrainian cities, pours more troops into war
Russia was continuing to mount offensives at various locations in the east as its forces probe for weak points in the Ukrainian lines
Biden says India's stand on Ukraine 'somewhat shaky'
India has so far abstained from voting against Russia on any of the UN resolutions so far on the Ukraine conflict
Russia at 70 per cent of Ukraine military buildup: US Officials
The officials made no suggestion that a prospective conflict would involve the use of nuclear weapons
Manish Tewari | From Russia with love
According to information available in the public space, Russian forces are currently surrounding Ukraine from three sides
Beluga whale with Russian harness raises alarm in Norway
Wiig of Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries said 'Equipment St. Petersburg' was written on harness strap, which features mount for camera.
The scenario in Syria gets more dangerous
The bringing down of the Russian aircraft has created fresh uncertainties in the complex Syrian scenario.
Russia says US dropped phosphorus bombs over Syria, Pentagon denies
Human rights groups have said US-led coalition against Islamic State has used white phosphorous munitions over the course of Syria conflict.
Pakistani troops to undergo training at Russian institutes
Pakistan’s defence ties with Russia have moved past the bitter Cold War hostilities in recent years.
Russian military missile brought down flight MH17, say investigators
The Malaysian Airlines flight was blown out of the sky over conflict-wracked east Ukraine in 2014 en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.