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Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Think tank that produces evidence-based research, publications and events on defense topics, security, and international affairs in order to help build a more secure, equitable, and stable world. Discover some of their seminal products on the Russian military.

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Near Peer: Russia (Understanding Russia's Military History)

Army University Press

Subject matter experts discuss Russian history, current affairs, and military doctrine. Putin’s declarations, advances in military technology, and Russia’s remembrance of the Great Patriotic War are also addressed. “Near Peer: Russia” is the second film in a four-part series exploring America’s global competitors.

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Drawing lessons from the conflict seeking to outline key lessons, based on the operational data accumulated by the Ukrainian General Staff, from the fighting between February and July 2022.

A report to examine the causes of the failure of the Ukrainian offensive in 2023 in order to avoid the repetition of such errors in the future and
to inform the regeneration of offensive combat power in NATO militaries.

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This document describes updated structure and order of battle information for the Russian Federation and basics of Russian military. The document explores Russia’s stated security policy goals of Russian military culture, maxims, and missions.

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Russia Taking Steps To Improve Mobilization Capabilities

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Russia Taking Steps To Improve Mobilization Capabilities

“Currently, in the military enlistment offices, the personal files of those liable for military service are stored exclusively in paper…

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Anticipating Russian Collapse, Chechen Diaspora Groups Jockey for Position

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Anticipating Russian Collapse, Chechen Diaspora Groups Jockey for Position

“These congresses became a kind of political duel between the two leaders of the Diaspora: some participants in the events…

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Canada Makes Additional Claims to Arctic Territory Claimed by Russia

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Canada Makes Additional Claims to Arctic Territory Claimed by Russia

“The addition is to Canada’s 2019 partial submission that claimed approximately 1.2 million square kilometers of the Arctic Ocean seabed…

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Armenia Takes Another Step Away From Russia

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Armenia Takes Another Step Away From Russia

Nikol Pashinyan. “It is dispiriting that Armenia’s membership in the CSTO did not deter Azerbaijan from aggressive actions.” Armenia’s frustration…

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Burkina Faso Fights Terrorism With Recruits and Russia

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Burkina Faso Fights Terrorism With Recruits and Russia

Memorial of the Martyrs in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. “Are two weeks enough to train combatants? Does Burkina Faso have enough…

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Syrians Fighting for Russia in Ukraine Playing Limited Role

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Syrians Fighting for Russia in Ukraine Playing Limited Role

Logo of the Syrian Special Forces, used by the 25th Special Mission Forces Division. “…the main task of the Syrian…

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Russian Interference in Colombian Election Roils the Region

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Russian Interference in Colombian Election Roils the Region

Colombia President Gustavo Petro’s campaign received strong support from Russian bots and disinformation campaigns. “Gustavo Petro’s presidential campaign received a…

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Russia To Add New Naval Infantry Divisions

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Russia To Add New Naval Infantry Divisions

Russian Naval Infantry. Russian Naval Infantry. “The current world tectonic events require a significant strengthening…of the Naval Infantry of the…

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Russia-Ukraine War: Running Estimate Update 9

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/13/2023 |

This running estimate provides an update on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It assesses the current military situation,…

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Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev

Russia Further Bolstering Iran Relations Following Ukraine Invasion

By Dianne McIntosh | 01/02/2023 | Comments Off on Russia Further Bolstering Iran Relations Following Ukraine Invasion

Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev. “The Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation also stressed that ‘Russia…

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