Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia considers the deployment of U.S. tanks and heavy armored vehicles to Poland a threat to its interests and security, Interfax reported.

“We consider this move a threat to all of us. These actions pose a threat to our interests and security. Moreover, a third country is beefing up its military presence along our European borders,” Peskov said. He also noted that the United States is not even a European country. According to the Press Secretary, …

The Russian Ministry of Defense told Interfax that four S-400 Triumf missile systems will enter service with the Russian Aerospace Forces in 2017.

According to the Department of information and mass communications of the Russian Defense Ministry, “a total of four air defense regiments were re-equipped with S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile systems in 2016.” Another four S-400 missile systems will enter service in the Aerospace Forces in 2017. In addition, the Ministry of Defense announced …

Speaking at the UN Security Council, the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkēvičs, condemned Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, saying it contradicts international standards and violates the principles of the UN Charter, Delfi reported.

Rinkēvičs emphasized in his speech that all UN Member States should respect the UN Charter and renounce the illegal use of force and threats. As for conflicts, all of them should be resolved peacefully.

Rinkēvičs also commended on the veto right …