For years, the Russian authorities have entertained the possibility of a major war, and have spent considerable time and resources preparing the underlying infrastructure
Russian Army
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Pavel Luzin on the problems and projects which will occupy the Russian military next year
What Russia’s military spending on the Crimea says about the Kremlin’s strategy on the Black Sea
Why do some military units in Russia now bear the names of European cities?
If conscription comes to an end in Russia, it would remove several counterweights that limit the government’s use of force
In a context of economic stagnation, arms production remains a priority for Moscow. The GPV-2027 spending priorities are a useful indicator of the Kremlin’s long-term political mindset.
How did the Russian army change over time?
How victims and former supporters of ‘Islamic State’ are welcomed back to Russia