On January 26, 2015 Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder, Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, John S. Carlin, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, and Randall C. Coleman, the Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) for the Counterintelligence Division, announced the arrest […]
Putin thanks Russian spies for their hard work combating international terrorism
On December 20, 2014 Vladimir Putin spoke at a gala evening dedicated to the Day of state security bodies. The President congratulated the employees and veterans of the Russian special services with their professional holiday. VLADIMIR PUTIN: “Good afternoon, dear comrades, dear veterans! I congratulate you on the Day of the employee of the security […]
Putin seeks to improve the lives of everyday soldiers, airmen and marines in the Russian military
During a speech in an expanded Defense Ministry meeting on December 19, 2014 President of Russia Vladimir Putin announced his plan to improve the lives of those people serving in the Russian Armed Forces by providing such things as permanent housing and modernizing military barracks and rebuilding military infrastructure. “Colleagues, resolving military service personnel’s social issues remains […]
Russian military doctrine is “defensive” in nature
On December 19, 2014 President of Russia Vladimir Putin took part in an expanded meeting of the Defense Ministry Board. In his opening remarks at the meeting, the President outlined the country’s defense priorities for 2015. PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA VLADIMIR PUTIN: “Colleagues, We are holding this Board meeting at the new National Defense Control Centre. […]
Russians working on next generation of armored tanks and combat vehicles
The Russian military will introduce a new generation of armored combat vehicles collectively called the Armata next year to replace its existing armored war machines, according to Russian state media. Production of the new armored vehicles is expected to start at “the beginning of 2015 in January” and two dozen of the new machines are expected […]
Putin meets with defense chiefs of the armed forces of the Russian Federation
On November 24, 2014 President Vladimir Putin held a meeting on developing the Armed Forces. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov, and the commanders of the different branches of the armed forces took part in the meeting. PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA VLADIMIR PUTIN: Good afternoon, colleagues. Today, we are continuing our series […]
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