Russia will form a new army at the southeastern border of Ukraine
A new integrated 8th army will be formed in the Russian Southern military district, as reported by Izvestia daily citing representatives of the Russian military forces.
“The General Staff headquarters are planned to be established in Novocherkassk with the units stationed in Rostov and Volgograd regions,” Izvestia reports.
Izvestia’s source said that the formation of the new Army has already begun. It is expected that the first stage of the formation of the army will be completed by June 2017. …
Undetectable French missile frigate entered the Black Sea
The French missile frigate HMS La Fayette, possessing a small radar signature, entered the waters of the Black Sea during the evening of the 16th of March, reports Interfax.
At present the warship is heading towards the Bulgarian port Varna.
In this French frigate, the hull and superstructures were constructed with the use of Stealth technology. The frigate feature unique stealth design with reduced radar, acoustic, infrared and electromagnetic signatures. It is equipped with modern anti-ship …
US State Department announces preservation of sanctions against Russia over the Crimea
The U.S. considers the Russian government guilty of violations of the rights of the inhabitants of the Crimea. Such a statement was made Thursday by official State Department spokesman Mark Toner. He also stressed that Washington still does not recognize the results of the referendum in the Crimea on March 16, 2014, as well as Russia’s “attempted annexation of Crimea and continued violation of international law."
“Russia…staged an illegitimate referendum in which residents of the Crimea were …
Ukraine introduces sanctions against Russian banks
On March 16 Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine to adopt sanctions with respect to a number of legal entities. Ukraine will soon adopt sanctions for a year on five banks with Russian capital: Sberbank, VS Bank, Prominvestbank, VTB Bank, and BM Bank. The goal of the sanctions is to prevent them from withdrawing this capital from Ukraine in favor of entities related to them.
The media outlet 24tv.ua reports that …
Canadian Maritime Launch Services to build launch pad for Ukrainian carrier rockets in Canada
Canadian Maritime Launch Services Ltd. (MLS) plans to begin launching commercial satellites using Ukrainian Cyclone-4M carrier rockets in 2020.
The launch complex for the Ukrainian carrier rocket is set to be built in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
According to the MLS press release, the launch complex, in concert with municipal and federal authorities in Canada, will be built in the uninhabited area of Canso-Hazel Hill in northeastern Nova Scotia.
According to John Isella, Executive …