Russia Military
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Russian military boosted by 335K new troops, defence minister saysWhile Ukraine was able to win back territory last year from Russia in attacks which humiliated the Russian armed forces, this year has been different.WorldOct 3, 2023
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Ukraine talks ended because of West, Russia says ahead of South Africa naval drillsRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks came on a visit to South Africa, which will hold joint naval drills with Russia and China next month.WorldJan 23, 2023
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Russian police arrest hundreds in protests over Putin’s military mobilizationThe demonstrations followed protests that erupted within hours Wednesday after Putin announced a call-up of experienced and skilled army reservists.PoliticsSep 24, 2022
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Russian military group recruiting convicted felons to fight in Ukraine war: U.S. officialThe Wagner Group is trying to recruit over 1,500 convicted felons to take part in Russia's war in Ukraine, but many are refusing to join, a senior U.S. defense official said.WorldSep 19, 2022
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Russian invasion could be over by May, Ukrainian presidential advisor predictsThe advisor said the exact timing would depend on how much resources the Kremlin was willing to commit to the campaign, but said those resources will likely run out by the spring.WorldMar 14, 2022
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Russian convoy outside Kyiv has redeployed into firing positions, satellite photos showThe photos also show the heavy damage the Kyiv region has already suffered as forces move closer to the prime target of the invasion.WorldMar 10, 2022
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Sanctions on Russia could crumble country’s economic defenses, say expertsRussia has spent the past seven years building up formidable financial defenses, yet in the long run, its economy is unlikely to withstand the onslaught of coordinated sanctions.WorldFeb 25, 2022
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Russia denies it plans to invade Ukraine. Putin’s remaining options are still riskyRussia has options it could pursue short of a full-blown invasion, and other ways to lash out at the U.S. and its allies, all of which carry varying degrees of risk.WorldJan 29, 2022
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NDP MPs criticized for ‘terrible’ social media comments on Ukraine-Russia crisisMPs Leah Gazan, Niki Ashton and Don Davies were criticized for tweeting or retweeting statements that downplayed or questioned Canada's support for Ukraine.PoliticsJan 26, 2022
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Canada concerned by ‘pattern of malicious cyber activity’ by Russian military, GAC says“Canada has repeatedly exposed Russia’s responsibility in malicious cyber activity," the statement said.CanadaOct 19, 2020
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