Websites, including www.dobrovolec.org, are urging Russians to join the fight in Ukraine, and signing up is just a click away. It’s yet another way the Internet and social media are changing the way conflicts are fought. Dobrovolec.org states that it…
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DoD Says Small Number of Russian Troops Leaving Ukraine Border
Contrary to some news reports that Russian troops are entirely pulling back from the border with Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Defense reports that just a small number of Russian troops have actually pulled back from the southern and eastern…
Russians Showcase Arsenal in Victory Day Parade
Russia showcased some of its newest military equipment in the Victory Day parade held on May 9th, 2014 in Moscow. Victory Day is one of the most important holidays in Russia, marking the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet…
Russia Test-Launches Missiles
Russia flexes its muscle by launching hundreds of missiles ahead of the May 9th celebrations commemorating victory in World War 2.
U.S.: No Sign of Russian Withdrawal From Ukraine Border
Contrary to reports from Russia, there is no evidence of any troop withdrawals from its shared border with Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said today. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced today that he had ordered troops to pull…
Satellite Imagery Shows Russian Forces Near Ukraine Border
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) has released a package of satellite imagery that shows details of the location and type of Russian units NATO has observed along the border with Ukraine. The imagery comes from the commercial satellite imaging…