Security Service of Ukraine accuses W-net internet provider of having ties to the Russian FSB
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted searches in the offices of W-Net internet provider, as reported by Elena Hitlyanskaya, press secretary of the Security Service of Ukraine, on her Facebook page.
“The SBU confirms that it is conducting sanctioned searches in the office of internet provider W-net Ukraine LLC. The investigative activities are taking place in the framework of an open criminal case according to sec. 3 art. 110-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (financing actions …
U.S. strengthens position near Syrian town of al-Tanf because of possibility of Assad army offensive
The U.S.-led coalition has strengthened its position in the al-Tanf area in Syria in connection with “a possible threat from Syrian government forces,” Pentagon spokesman Jeff Davis said in a regular briefing.
In mid-May, a coalition led by the United States struck at positions of Syrian troops in the region of al-Tanf within the established de-escalation zone. According to the Pentagon, “the commander on the ground felt that these forces posed a threat to the coalition forces.”
Earlier, the …
Russia to build two helicopter carriers
Russia will build two amphibious assault ships with diesel-gas turbine power plants by the end of 2026. This was reported by TASS, citing a source in the defense structures of the country.
According to the interlocutor, research and development work on helicopter carriers will begin in 2018; the beginning of construction is planned for 2020. "Production of the only serial ship is scheduled for 2022, with delivery in 2026," the agency source said. The source also added that the helicopter …
Russian Foreign Ministry believes that relations with Ukraine will eventually be restored
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia has no doubts that Ukraine and Russia will eventually come to the restoration of full-fledged ties between the two countries and peoples. The Ministry made the statement on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of signing the Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership between the Russian Federation and Ukraine.
"Concluding this treaty in 1997, the leaders of Russia and Ukraine were determined to have close cooperation and a deeper relationship. …
Russia intends to upgrade Strategic Missile Troops’ weaponry by 66% by the end of 2017
The proportion of latest weaponry and technology of the Russian Strategic Missile Troops (RVSN) will reach 66% by the end of 2017. This was announced by Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu in a session of the Ministry of Defense board, as reported by RIA Novosti.
According to him, active rearmament is currently underway for four Yars missile system compounds, both mobile and ground based.
Shoygu said in April that the proportion of modern technology in the RVSN is reaching 60%. The …