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Russian Defense Ministry: New hypersonic Kinzhal missiles designed to take out enemy aircraft carriers and destroyers
The hypersonic Kinzhal missile systems can destroy military ships, including air carriers, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuriy Borisov told Krasnaya Zvezda in an interview.
“This is a class of precision weaponry which has a multifunctional combat unit, making it possible to work with both stationary and moving targets. In particular, aircraft carriers, cruiser-class ships, destroyers and frigates are potential targets for this weapon,” he said.
When describing the key characteristics of …
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Latvian citizen charged with engaging in espionage for Russia
The Prosecutor’s office of the Vidzeme Judicial District of Latvia indicted a Latvian citizen for committing espionage for Russia, as reported by Delfi on March 11th, citing the press service of the Latvian Prosecutor's office.
On February 26th, law enforcement officials provided documentation to the Prosecutor’s office regarding the illegal collection of classified materials with the intent to transfer them to a foreign state and the illegal possession of weapons and ammunition. The Press …
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Putin: Russia's military bases in Arctic established for good
Russia will not threaten anyone with weapons from the Arctic but it will ensure its security based on its territorial strength, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin in the documentary titled “Putin” by Andrey Kondrashov.
The Russian leader noted that Russians have not only returned to the Arctic but “have settled again and firmly.” The newest system for tracking launches of rockets has been set up on an air defense base established in the Arctic region. The airfield is being constructed on …
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Russia says it intends to dispose of Satan ballistic missiles
The Russian Defense Ministry will soon begin to dispose of its Voevoda intercontinental ballistic missiles, known in the West as "Satan” missiles, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yury Borisov told Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper.
"In the arsenal of the Russian army there is a liquid-fuel heavy missile that has a sufficiently serious energy output and capable of carrying large payloads. Everyone has heard about this strategic missile. We call it "Voevoda,” and in the West, it is called "Satan," …
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Chubarov: Crimean Tatars will boycott Russian presidential elections in Crimea
During an interview with Channel 112, Chariman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Refat Chubarov said that Crimean Tatars will boycott the presidential elections in Russia which will be held in the Crimea next Sunday.
"The truth is that many people won’t come. The overwhelming majority of the Crimean Tatars will again boycott these elections," he said.
Therefore, Chubarov asserted, propagandistic resources in the Crimea are already preparing to show the opposite picture.
"From early …