Defence minister
Russia stands in the way of the USA; Shoigu announced: We're raising combat readiness
The decision was made in light of attempts by the United States and its allies to renew their military presence in Central Asia, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said today.
1.5 million men and weapons arrive for the army; It's going to be a tremendous change
Those changes will be made in the period from 2023 to 2026, the press service announced, after the session of the Ministry chaired by Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Akar talks with counterparts about Russia-Ukraine war
Türkiye's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar spoke over the phone in line with diplomatic efforts with his colleagues from Russia and Ukraine as well as the United Kingdom amid rising violence in the war and concerns about the use of unconventional weapons.
Vladimir Putin open for talks, Peskov says
Russian and U.S Defence Ministers hold talks over the phone
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Sergei Shoigu is being ridiculed by the Russian soldiers
According to recent reports by independent Russian media, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu ended up side-lined within Russia's leadership due to problems Russia is facing on the battlefield in Ukraine, with operational commanders briefing President Putin directly on the course of the war, the British Ministry of Defense states in its daily report on the situation in Ukraine.
French President Macron cancels March 25th visit to Greece due to Covid-19
France will be reportedly represented by the Minister of Defence
Main opposition accuses government of 'amateurism' over French frigates
Main opposition New Democracy accused the government of "amateurism" in handling Greece's defence, following reports in the French press that challenged a statement by Alternate Defense Minister Fotis Kouvelis last week that Paris had agreed to lease two frigates to Athens.
Crisis management
The Greek political system and state apparatus have supposedly learned a lot from the 1996 Imia crisis, when Greece and Turkey came to the brink of armed conflict over the uninhabited Aegean islets.
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Chairman of the Military Committee Commends Bulgaria For Being a Reliable Ally
General Petr Pavel, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, visited Bulgaria on 30 Nov-2 Dec. During his visit, General Pavel met with HE Mr Rumer Radev, President of Bulgaria, HE Mr Boyko Borisov, Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Lieutenant General (ret) Zapryanov, Deputy Minister of Defence, and Lieutenant General Andrey Botsev, Chief of Defence.
Vulin. Military budget to be 25 pct higher
ARANDJELOVAC - The 2018 budget of the Serbian Ministry of Defence will be up by 25 pct, with most of the funds to go to a salary increase for the armed forces personnel, Defence Minister Aleksandar Vulin said on Wednesday.
The salary increase will amount to 10 pct, Vulin said.
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