Structure and personnel news
"Only the toughest centralization." Why PMCs need to be eliminated
Colonel Khodarenok said that in Russia it is necessary to disband all PMCs
On June 23-24, the Wagner PMCs attempted an armed mutiny. It ended with a retreat after almost a day. But the problem of the control of armed formations has faced the authorities at all times. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok understood how the civil authorities of other countries restrain their armies and how to prevent any possible troubles in the state.
Why does Rosgvardiya need tanks
The head of the Rosgvardiya announced the possible receipt of tanks by the department. According to the commander of the troops Viktor Zolotov, this issue was discussed with the president, and the State Duma adds that the strengthening of the internal troops has been overdue for a long time, and long before the rebellion of Yevgeny Prigozhin. What is the specifics of the work of the Rosgvardiya in the current conditions and why did it need heavy weapons?
"You actually stopped the civil war"
Vladimir Putin thanked the military and security forces who stopped the attempt of an armed rebellion
Russia did not have to withdraw combat units from the zone of its own because of the attempted mutiny, Vladimir Putin said on June 27, speaking to representatives of law enforcement agencies that ensured order and legality during Saturday's events.
British media: the attempted mutiny in Russia affected the share price of Western defense companies
The attempted armed rebellion in Russia has affected the share price of leading Western defense companies. After the events related to the Wagner PMCs and Yevgeny Prigozhin, it decreased significantly.
Yevgeny Prigozhin called the reasons for the so-called "march of justice" of the PMC "Wagner" to Moscow
The purpose of the "march of justice", as Prigozhin called the campaign of the Wagner PMCs to Moscow, was to prevent the destruction of the "Orchestra" and to bring to justice those who, by their actions and decisions, made many mistakes in their own. So the curator of the PMCS "Wagner" commented on the situation with the nomination of the columns of "musicians".
Rostec has opened a Center for design developments in the field of engine building in Samara
Rostec United Engine Corporation has opened a new Center for Design Development and Scientific Research in Samara. Over 1.5 billion rubles have been invested in the construction of a complex with an area of more than 10 thousand square meters. Equipped with advanced technology and modern IT infrastructure, the Design Bureau will develop promising power plants for aviation, space and energy.
Putin told what the solution of the tasks of strengthening security depends on
Putin said that the solution of tasks to strengthen security depends on the human potential
The solution of key tasks to strengthen Russia's security and technological sovereignty depends primarily on the country's human resources potential, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"God is always on the side of the big battalions." Why does Russia need a reserve army
Military expert Khodarenok said that Shoigu's report on the reserve army indicates preparations for an offensive
By the end of June, a reserve army will be formed in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and an army corps will be formed in the near future. Parts and connections will receive more than 3,700 pieces of equipment. This was announced by Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu.
What will happen to Russian PMCs now
The crisis caused by the mutiny of the Wagner PMCs has been successfully resolved – the Wagnerians are returning to their field camps. However, the reputation of private military companies is tarnished. How to avoid even the theoretical possibility of such mutinies in the future and what measures are already being taken to integrate PMCs fighters into the unified military command system?
Anna Kikina: cosmonauts fly into space to live - TASS interview
About life and work on the International Space Station
Anna Kikina told TASS in an interview about how weightlessness feels, what medical experiments took place in orbit, who sends gifts for astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and how a festive menu is created in space.
Contractors have strengthened the army and the Russian economy
The armed forces are increasing by a regiment every day at the expense of those who want to serve under a contract. The large-scale influx of volunteers into the ranks of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation was announced by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. Thus, according to experts, Russia managed to avoid a large-scale mobilization that would harm the country's economy. What other benefits does an active volunteer recruitment campaign provide for the country?
Putin said that modern officers should be courageous and principled
According to the president, cohesion, coherence, unity of fighters and their ability to win are achieved by hard work of the commander "with every fighter or sailor"
Russian President Vladimir Putin called courage, integrity and perseverance the main qualities that modern officers should possess.
Putin said that the SVO revealed ineffective "parquet" generals in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
The Head of State considers it necessary to think over how to ensure career growth for the most capable military
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that a special military operation (SVO) has brought effective military leaders out of the shadows and revealed ineffective "parquet" generals. The Head of State considers it necessary to think over how to ensure career growth for the most capable military.
Putin said that the future command staff of the Armed Forces should consist of those with combat experience
Putin: the future command staff of the Russian Armed Forces should consist of those with combat experience
The future command staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation should be made up of people proven by combat actions who did not flinch. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 12 during a meeting with the participants of the SVO who are being treated at the Vishnevsky Hospital of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Kiev intends to discuss the training of AFU pilots at a meeting in the Ramstein format
Reznikov: at the meeting in the Ramstein format, we intend to discuss the training of pilots and technicians of Ukraine
Training of pilots, technicians and engineers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to work with Western aircraft will be discussed at the next meeting of the contact group on military assistance to Kiev in the Ramstein format. This was announced on Monday, June 12, by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov.
In Germany, they said they could offer airfields for training Ukrainian pilots on the F-16
The chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmerman, noted that the main training should be carried out by the countries armed with these fighters
The chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmerman (Free Democratic Party), believes that Germany could offer its airfields to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighters. She expressed this opinion on Thursday evening to the Bild newspaper .
Canada will take part in the training of Ukrainian pilots to control the F-16
Ottawa will also supply Kiev with 288 AIM-7 air-to-air missiles and 10 thousand 105-millimeter shells for Western-made guns
The Canadian authorities have decided to support the efforts of Western countries in organizing training of Ukrainian pilots to control F-16 fighters. This was stated on Saturday in a statement by the press service of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following his unannounced visit to Kiev.
Great Britain has completed the training of Ukrainian tank crews
The total amount of military assistance that London provided to Kiev after the start of its military operation reaches £4.6 billion
British instructors have completed the training of Ukrainian tank crews on the territory of the kingdom. This was announced on Twitter on Saturday by the British Ministry of Defense.
In Ukraine, the management of the concern was detained on charges of supplying industrial products to the Russian Federation
According to the State Bureau of Investigation of the country, among the detainees is a former deputy of the Verkhovna Rada from the "Party of Regions" of ex-President Viktor Yanukovych
The State Bureau of Investigation (GBR) of Ukraine reported on the detention of the owners and managers of the concern suspected of supplying industrial products to Russia, which were allegedly used in the production of weapons and military equipment.
Putin awarded employees of Russia's main nuclear weapons enterprise
Putin awarded more than 30 employees of the Mayak enterprise in Ozersk, Chelyabinsk region
By his decree, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded more than 30 employees of the Mayak Production Association (BUT Ozersk, Chelyabinsk Region), Russia's leading industrial nuclear weapons enterprise.