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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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High-Profile Female Colonel From Russian Proxy Force Killed in Ukraine

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/02/2022 | Comments Off on High-Profile Female Colonel From Russian Proxy Force Killed in Ukraine

“What makes you think that I am at war with Ukraine?  I am at war with NATO.”-Colonel Olga Kachura, commander…

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Russia Rebuilding Military Airfields in the Arctic 

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russia Rebuilding Military Airfields in the Arctic 

“As part of a major upgrade of Northern Fleet airstrips in the European Arctic, the Severomorsk-2 that was shut down…

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Venezuela Plays Host to China, Russia, and Iran in International Military Games

By Denise Judd | 09/01/2022 | Comments Off on Venezuela Plays Host to China, Russia, and Iran in International Military Games

Venezuelan tanks during a military parade.  “This week, Venezuela will become the first country in the Americas to host military…

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African Stances on the Russia-Ukraine War Demonstrate Reliance on, Antipathy Toward West

By Denise Judd | 09/01/2022 | Comments Off on African Stances on the Russia-Ukraine War Demonstrate Reliance on, Antipathy Toward West

 “The West wants its African partners to share its condemnation of Russia. African states meanwhile cling to their monopoly on…

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Update 6

Russia-Ukraine War: Running Estimate Update 6

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/26/2022 |

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

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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 8 2022

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 8 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 08/24/2022 |

This document explores a variety of global military and geopolitical issues, focusing on China, Russia, Iran, and key regional conflicts.…

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Bartles 03 Russian Air Force Su 25 Ground Attack Aircraft

Russia To Provide Belarus a Potential Nuclear Delivery Capability

By Denise Judd | 08/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russia To Provide Belarus a Potential Nuclear Delivery Capability

Russian Air Force Su-25 Ground Attack Aircraft. Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) with 9M723K5 Short Range Ballistic Missiles and Transloader of…

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Finch 02 NATO Secretary General meets with Ministers of Defense for Finland and Sweden

Russian Views on Finland and Sweden Joining NATO

By Denise Judd | 08/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russian Views on Finland and Sweden Joining NATO

NATO Secretary General meets with Ministers of Defense for Finland and Sweden, March 2022. “…Of course, this means the deterioration…

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Stein 02 Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin

Ukraine War Likely To Reduce Russian Security Commitments in Central Asia

By Denise Judd | 08/02/2022 | Comments Off on Ukraine War Likely To Reduce Russian Security Commitments in Central Asia

Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin. “Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin discussed issues of expanding cooperation in the field of security,…

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Russia’s Newest Nuclear Submarine Joins Northern Fleet

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russia’s Newest Nuclear Submarine Joins Northern Fleet

“The ‘Belgorod’ special purpose submarine, carrier of the so-called doomsday Poseidon drones, will be in experimental operation with the Northern…

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