The exercises with the participation of 1 thousand servicemen began at the mountain ranges of the Russian military base in Tajikistan, the press service of the Central Military District reports.

The anniversary XV International Military Music Festival "Spasskaya Tower" will be held this year on Red Square from August 26 to September 4, the festival's directorate told reporters on Tuesday.

CSTO peacekeepers leave Kazakhstan, having adequately completed their tasks

Many experts are still wondering: what was it - meaning the rapid breakthrough of peacekeepers to Kazakhstan and their return. Especially zealous agreed at first almost before the occupation of the country, although the representatives of the CSTO acted strictly at the request of the authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. But no one will argue that it was really an unusual, unexpected and successful operation for many.

The Russian side explained to German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock that Moscow cannot accept demands regarding the movement of military personnel on its own territory, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that Russia "does not threaten anyone," but warns against hostile measures from the West.

The US administration does not rule out considering any options for action against the Russian Federation in connection with the crisis around Ukraine, Fox News reported on Monday, citing an unnamed representative of the US National Security Council.

London intends to send anti-tank weapons to Kiev

British Defense Minister Ben Wallace on Monday announced the invitation of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to London in the coming weeks to discuss common security interests.

Informational preparations are underway for NATO's advance into Ukraine, in this regard, it is important to inform the parliaments of all countries about the possible consequences, said State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin.

CIA Director William Burns visited Kiev last week, where he met with colleagues from local intelligence agencies and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, CNN reports.

A small contingent of Canadian special forces has been sent to Ukraine in order to assist the Ukrainian military in countering threats from Russia, the Canadian Global News channel reported without citing sources.

According to the head of the Ministry of Defense, defensive equipment will not pose a threat to Russia

British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said that London will supply Ukraine with light anti-tank defense systems, writes Glavred. According to the official, they are not strategic weapons and do not pose a threat to Russia.

The Slovak Ministry of Defense has denied information from the American edition of The New York Times that in the event of an armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the United States will allegedly train Ukrainian militants on Slovak territory.

Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani called the meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels on Monday fruitful.

Iltalehti: Finns consider it likely that Russia will threaten their country

More than half of Finns consider it likely that in the coming years Russia will threaten their country — or put pressure on it, Iltalehti reports. The newspaper cites data from a survey whose participants were asked to assess the international situation after Moscow demanded to limit NATO's advance to the Russian borders.

Political scientist Lavikainen: Russia will in every way hinder Finland's membership in NATO

Russia demands from NATO not to move to the east, MTV reports. Commenting on the situation, political scientist Yuri Lavikainen notes that Finland does not plan to apply for membership in the Alliance now. But if he does, Moscow will do everything possible to prevent this, he is sure. Although, according to the expert, the Kremlin is much more concerned about Ukraine.

During her first visit to Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock noted the immutability of Berlin's policy on defense exports, including regarding the supply of weapons to Kiev, RIA Novosti reports.

NATO will not agree to Russia's demand not to expand eastward, the head of EU diplomacy said

Russia does not want to see the European Union as a political actor on the international stage, said the head of EU diplomacy Josep Borrel.

From January 23, the US Army will begin conducting special exercises of its special forces to practice actions during the so-called "color revolutions". We are talking about simulating the entry of special forces units into a "politically unstable" country to overthrow an "illegitimate government."

In the units of the Vietnamese People's Army, unusual models of military equipment were used during combat training. For example, enemy armored vehicles were designated samples that only vaguely resemble real tanks.

Roselectronics Holding of Rostec State Corporation is implementing the IIoT.ISTOK industrial Internet of Things platform at the production complex of the United Aircraft Corporation in the Novosibirsk Region.