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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 Revising Marine Doctrine To Use Civilian Ships for Military Purposes

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/01/2022 | Comments Off on Russia Revising Marine Doctrine To Use Civilian Ships for Military Purposes

“The country’s revised Marine Doctrine includes a high stress on use of civilian ships and infrastructure for military purposes.” According…

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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 6 2022

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 6 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 06/24/2022 |

This report highlights significant developments in military and geopolitical operations across China, Russia, Iran, and global security dynamics. China continues…

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Russia-Ukraine War: Running Estimate Update 4

By Kevin O'Connell | 06/23/2022 |

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

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Russia Tests R-441 Liven Satellite Communication in Ukraine

By Denise Judd | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russia Tests R-441 Liven Satellite Communication in Ukraine

R-441LM ‘Liven’ satellite communications vehicle. R-441LM ‘Liven’ satellite communications vehicle. “An analysis of the various nuances of the special military…

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Two Retired Chinese Officials Offer Conflicting Perspectives on Russia’s Prospects in Ukraine

By Kevin O'Connell | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on Two Retired Chinese Officials Offer Conflicting Perspectives on Russia’s Prospects in Ukraine

“The United States is the real planner, instigator, organizer, commander and financier of the war in Ukraine.” Chinese experts have…

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Russia Shifting Wounded Servicemen to Recruitment Duties

By Denise Judd | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russia Shifting Wounded Servicemen to Recruitment Duties

“… [T]he first rehabilitation and educational center has been created in the Russian Ministry of Defense, which will allow the…

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Russian WWII Veteran Benefits Lag Behind Those in Central Asia

By Denise Judd | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russian WWII Veteran Benefits Lag Behind Those in Central Asia

“It is noteworthy that one-time payments to Russian veterans are many times less than similar assistance to their fellow soldiers…

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Russian Media Source Blames United States for Russian “Brain Drain”

By Kevin O'Connell | 06/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russian Media Source Blames United States for Russian “Brain Drain”

“Will the United States be able to weaken Russia by poaching its best specialists?” An increasing number of Russians, often…

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India Cancels Plans To Purchase Russian Equipment

By Denise Judd | 06/01/2022 | Comments Off on India Cancels Plans To Purchase Russian Equipment

SU-30MKI India. “The ongoing conflict in Russia and Ukraine has also resulted in delays in the supply of spares for…

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Russia-Ukraine War: Running Estimate Update 3

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/26/2022 |

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

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