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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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Who Is Russia's New Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, Putin's Surprise Pick
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a surprise new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job more than two years into the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said.
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Explained: Why Vladimir Putin Changed His Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu
Sergei Shoigu, who is being replaced as Russia's defence minister, spearheaded Moscow's offensive in Ukraine and has been the country's longest-serving minister, as well as being one of Vladimir Putin's few close friends.
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Vladimir Putin Replaces His Defence Minister In Surprise Reshuffle
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job more than two years into the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
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Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Detained On "Large-Scale" Bribe Allegations
A Russian deputy defence minister in charge of military construction has been detained on Tuesday on suspicion of "large-scale" bribe-taking, in one of the highest-profile corruption cases since Moscow launched its war in Ukraine.
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UK Says Air Force Plane With Minister Onboard Had Signal Jammed Near Russia
A British Royal Air Force plane carrying the UK defence minister had its signal jammed as it flew near Russian territory this week, a government spokesman confirmed on Thursday.
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Netanyahu Tells Putin He's Displeased With Russia's "Anti-Israel" Stance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday and voiced displeasure with "anti-Israel positions" taken by Moscow's envoys at the United Nations, an Israeli statement said.
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Canada Promises $24 Million To Help Ukraine Buy Air Defense Equipment
Canada will contribute $24.5 million to a British-led partnership that is buying air defense equipment for Ukraine to help it fend off Russian missile and drone attacks, Defence Minister Bill Blair said on Sunday.
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After Putin, Kim Jong Un Meets Russian Defence Minister, Inspects Missile
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Vladivostok on Saturday where he met Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and inspected a hypersonic aircraft missile system before boarding a warship.
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NATO Member Romania Says Parts Of Russian Drone Fell On Its Territory, 2nd In 3 Days: Report
Parts of a Russian drone fell on Romanian territory, Romanian defence minister Angel Tilvar said on Wednesday, the HotNews website reported citing Romanian broadcaster Antena 3 CNN.
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Ukraine's Military Resources Are "Almost Exhausted", Claims Russia
Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday that Ukraine's military resources were "almost exhausted", as Kyiv wages a gruelling counter offensive to recapture lost territory.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Meets Russian Defence Minister
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russia's defence Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday who was on a rare visit to the isolated country during which both sides pledged to boost ties, state media KCNA reported.
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Russian Defence Minister To Vist Pyongyang For Korean War Anniversary
Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu will visit North Korea for Korean War armistice anniversary celebrations, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday, a sign it appears to be reopening its borders to high-level visitors after pandemic closure.
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May Use Similar Weapons If US Supplies Cluster Bombs To Ukraine: Russia
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that Moscow would be forced to use "similar" weapons if the United States supplied cluster bombs to Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported.
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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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Who Is Russia's New Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, Putin's Surprise Pick
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a surprise new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job more than two years into the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said.
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Explained: Why Vladimir Putin Changed His Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu
Sergei Shoigu, who is being replaced as Russia's defence minister, spearheaded Moscow's offensive in Ukraine and has been the country's longest-serving minister, as well as being one of Vladimir Putin's few close friends.
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Vladimir Putin Replaces His Defence Minister In Surprise Reshuffle
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job more than two years into the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
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Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Detained On "Large-Scale" Bribe Allegations
A Russian deputy defence minister in charge of military construction has been detained on Tuesday on suspicion of "large-scale" bribe-taking, in one of the highest-profile corruption cases since Moscow launched its war in Ukraine.
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UK Says Air Force Plane With Minister Onboard Had Signal Jammed Near Russia
A British Royal Air Force plane carrying the UK defence minister had its signal jammed as it flew near Russian territory this week, a government spokesman confirmed on Thursday.
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Netanyahu Tells Putin He's Displeased With Russia's "Anti-Israel" Stance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday and voiced displeasure with "anti-Israel positions" taken by Moscow's envoys at the United Nations, an Israeli statement said.
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Canada Promises $24 Million To Help Ukraine Buy Air Defense Equipment
Canada will contribute $24.5 million to a British-led partnership that is buying air defense equipment for Ukraine to help it fend off Russian missile and drone attacks, Defence Minister Bill Blair said on Sunday.
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After Putin, Kim Jong Un Meets Russian Defence Minister, Inspects Missile
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Vladivostok on Saturday where he met Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and inspected a hypersonic aircraft missile system before boarding a warship.
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NATO Member Romania Says Parts Of Russian Drone Fell On Its Territory, 2nd In 3 Days: Report
Parts of a Russian drone fell on Romanian territory, Romanian defence minister Angel Tilvar said on Wednesday, the HotNews website reported citing Romanian broadcaster Antena 3 CNN.
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Ukraine's Military Resources Are "Almost Exhausted", Claims Russia
Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday that Ukraine's military resources were "almost exhausted", as Kyiv wages a gruelling counter offensive to recapture lost territory.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Meets Russian Defence Minister
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russia's defence Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday who was on a rare visit to the isolated country during which both sides pledged to boost ties, state media KCNA reported.
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Russian Defence Minister To Vist Pyongyang For Korean War Anniversary
Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu will visit North Korea for Korean War armistice anniversary celebrations, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday, a sign it appears to be reopening its borders to high-level visitors after pandemic closure.
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May Use Similar Weapons If US Supplies Cluster Bombs To Ukraine: Russia
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that Moscow would be forced to use "similar" weapons if the United States supplied cluster bombs to Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported.
