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A week after the death of former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov, anti-corruption researchers revealed that his family owns a real estate empire worth tens of millions of dollars.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held an extended meeting in Valdai, with no official statement released afterward. The meeting occurred amidst reports of hardliners pressuring Putin for escalation in Ukraine and discussions about a potential new mobilization.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu expressed confidence that recent successful tests of the Sarmat ballistic missile and nuclear exercises would temper Western strategists and force them to soberly assess the potential consequences of their actions.
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov warned that continued European supply of drones to Kyiv for attacks on Russian territory could lead to 'unpredictable consequences'.
The defense ministers of China and Russia stated that their militaries should uphold global justice, emphasizing their shared vision for international order.
A former Russian Defense Minister has raised alarm, stating that 'no region can feel safe' from Ukrainian drone strikes, highlighting the expanding reach of Ukraine's aerial capabilities.
According to Reuters, Russia's defense minister personally approved secret military training for Russian troops in China. Sources indicate that these exercises were approved at a high level within the Russian government.
Sergei Ivanov, Russia's former defense minister who was once considered a likely successor to President Vladimir Putin, has passed away at the age of 73.
Milorad Dodik is reportedly traveling to Moscow once again to participate in a security forum. The event is organized by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged continued support for Russia and its policies during a ceremony honoring North Korean troops killed in Russia's war with Ukraine. This event, attended by a Russian delegation, underscored an agreement for long-term military cooperation between the two countries.
Russian Defense Minister Shoygu claims that Russians are threatened in the pro-Russian Transnistria region of Moldova, stating that all scenarios are being considered for the territory that separated from Moldova before the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Sergei Ivanov, a former Russian defense minister once considered a potential successor to Vladimir Putin, has died at the age of 73. His death comes amidst various other developments, including accusations against the Kremlin of torturing its own soldiers and discussions about Russia's relationship with NATO.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has accused Western countries and the United Nations of being responsible for the collapse of agreements concerning Ukraine. He stated that their actions led to the failure of these diplomatic efforts.
A former deputy of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has been placed under house arrest. The Russian Prosecutor General's Office is seeking to confiscate his multi-billion ruble property.
Russia's Defense Minister has visited North Korea, where discussions reportedly focused on strengthening military cooperation between the two nations. The visit highlights ongoing diplomatic and strategic ties.
Ukraine's Finance Ministry announced that the country has received 90% of the expected funding backed by revenues generated from Russia's frozen assets. This financial injection is a crucial development amidst ongoing conflict.