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INSIDE RUSSIA
Putin Greets 6th ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ Forum Participants
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a greeting to the participants, organizers and guests of the sixth ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ international forum, which will be held on March 26 and 27 in Russia’s Arctic zone.
In his greeting, Vladimir Putin noted that the meeting is being held for the first time in Murmansk — a city that could rightly be considered Russia’s gateway to the Arctic.
The Forum will bring together representatives of government bodies, prominent scientists and experts.
Together they will engage in comprehensive discussions on regional security and cooperation, as well as support for ground-breaking projects in energy, infrastructure and environmental protection.
There will also be the opportunity to share views on the potential to implement crucial research and cultural programmes.
“The theme of this year’s Forum, To Live in the North, fully reflects one of our key priorities for the development of the Arctic – the comprehensive renovation and provision of public amenities in cities and towns, the improvement of people’s quality of life,” Putin said.
That would be achieved through the creation of modern jobs, economic revival and boosting the social sphere, he explained, adding that the Russian Arctic offers a wealth of opportunities for growth and progress.
“It is a place where the skills and talents of young people can be put to use along with the expertise offered by professionals across various specializations,” Putin stressed. “It is a place where bold entrepreneurial, scientific and creative initiatives can be brought to life.”
“We are committed to working together with all interested partner nations and intergovernmental organizations in this major endeavour,” he assured.
Putin also highlighted the importance of improving the region’s transport network, including the port, railway and aviation sectors, and establishing year-round navigation along the Northern Sea Route.
The Forum business program includes about 20 sessions divided into four thematic tracks: ‘The Arctic and the Northern Sea Route: Competing on the Global Stage’, ‘The Arctic and the Northern Sea Route: A Magnet for Investment’, ‘The Arctic and the Northern Sea Route: Developing Key Settlements’ and ‘International Cooperation and the Environment’.
The business program also includes a joint meeting of the commissions of the State Council of the Russian Federation in the areas of ‘Northern Sea Route and the Arctic’, ‘Efficient Transport System’ and ‘International Cooperation and Export’.
The sixth ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum is a key platform for discussing important issues of socio-economic development of the Arctic territories and elaboration of multilateral mechanisms for joint disclosure and effective development of the powerful resource potential of the Arctic region.
The Forum is co-organized by ROSATOM, strategic partner ROSSETI, strategic scientific partner the Kurchatov Institute, communication partner MAER Media Holding, business program partners VTB Bank (PAO), NOVATEK, Nornickel and PhosAgro and business partner VEB.RF.
Moscow accuses London of ‘piracy’
Calls to seize Russia’s frozen central bank assets follow “English traditions,” the Foreign Ministry has said
Russia has accused the United Kingdom of engaging in modern-day piracy following former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s call to seize the Russian assets that were frozen in the West as part of Ukraine-related sanctions.
In a social media post on Sunday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova likened Sunak’s position to historical acts of piracy.
“This is one of the English traditions, like tea drinking and horse racing. The fact is that piracy was legalized in England. Pirates were forbidden to attack English ships but were allowed to plunder rival vessels,” Zakharova wrote on Telegram.
Zakharova’s criticism follows Sunak’s post on X, where he claimed that “Now is the time to seize [the Russian assets] and make Russia pay.”
The former British prime minister was referring to the roughly $300 billion in assets belonging to Russia’s central bank that had been immobilized by the Western financial system as part of Ukraine-related sanctions since 2022. The assets are mostly EU, US, and British government bonds held in a Brussels-based securities depository.
“If we don’t act, [the assets] could be handed back to Moscow to fund Putin’s next war,” Sunak wrote on Sunday.
The UK has consistently supported the seizure of frozen Russian assets. Last month, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that Europe should move from freezing Russian assets to actively seizing them.
Earlier this month, the British government agreed to issue a $2.84 billion loan to Ukraine backed by the income generated by the assets. In response, Moscow accused London of violating international law and warned that it will have to give the money back.
The EU’s economic sanctions against Russia come up for renewal every six months with the next extension due in July.
The US launched negotiations last month to broker peace in Ukraine, with President Donald Trump indicating that sanctions against Moscow could be lifted if a settlement is achieved. Additionally, Hungary has repeatedly threatened to veto the renewal of EU sanctions against Russia. This means that the assets could potentially be released and returned to Moscow.
The European Parliament last week called on EU member states, in collaboration with G7 partners, to “immediately seize all frozen Russian assets” in order to continue financing Kiev.
Moscow has repeatedly decried the asset freeze as “theft,” while the Kremlin has warned of consequences if Western countries go ahead with the proposed confiscation.
Russia, Tajikistan setting new technological chains — Rosatom
Tajikistan takes a responsible approach towards the environmental future, CEO Alexey Likhachev said
MOSCOW, March 17. /TASS/. Russia and Tajikistan are building up new technological chains in a number of areas, including the ones related to energy and mining of rare-earth metals, CEO of the Russian state-run corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev said on the air with Rossiya-1 television.
“When working with industrial plants of Tajikistan, we are building up new technological chains in a number of other areas, related to energy, instrument-making, and probably rare-earth metals mining. Tajikistan is rich in rare-earths metals,” Likhachev said.
Tajikistan takes a responsible approach towards the environmental future, the Rosatom CEO said. “These are activities on decontamination, on transfer of sites either to the green condition or for industrial use. Certainly, this removes a very large burden from the population and settlements on the whole,” he added.
Russian Scientists Find a Way to Predict Bulimia and Anorexia
Scientists from Saratov State Medical University (SSMU) have identified a connection between eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia) and the fat tissue hormone adiponectin.
According to them, this is of great importance for developing new methods of early diagnosis and treatment. The research results were presented in Saratov during the All-Russian Science Week, dedicated to Donor Day.
Eating disorders (EDs) are a group of conditions associated with an unhealthy relationship with food, which can manifest as food refusal, overeating, or excessive dietary control. Today, they represent a serious problem, leading to severe consequences for both physical and psychological health.
For timely treatment and prevention of dangerous complications, it is critically important to diagnose EDs at an early stage, said scientists from SSMU. To do this, it is necessary to identify biological markers in the human body associated with these disorders.
SSMU researchers noted that one possible biological marker for eating disorders is adiponectin, which influences metabolism regulation, hunger, and satiety.
To assess the significance of adiponectin in the development of EDs, SSMU scientists analyzed a large volume of clinical data from patients with various forms of eating disorders, as well as global incidence rates over the past five years. Using advanced Data Science technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms, they managed to identify previously unknown patterns.
According to the study’s authors, the obtained results made it possible to determine an important diagnostic connection between EDs and adiponectin levels. Scientists found that the hormone level increases in the blood of patients suffering from anorexia nervosa or malnutrition, while lower levels were detected in cases of compulsive overeating.
Moreover, a moderately elevated level of adiponectin may play a protective role in maintaining energy during fasting, while a significantly increased level may be beneficial for severe metabolic disorders characteristic of anorexia.
“In general, high levels of this hormone can be considered favorable since it has anti-inflammatory properties and helps improve metabolism. A deficiency of adiponectin can lead to impaired cell sensitivity to insulin, increased fat storage, and overall changes in blood lipid composition,” said Associate Professor of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at SSMU, Stella Evstigneyeva.
At this stage, university specialists plan to continue studying the biochemical role of adiponectin. This will allow the development of effective methods for diagnosing EDs and creating new test systems for rapid determination of this hormone’s level in the blood. Furthermore, the research results may open new opportunities for developing effective treatment methods aimed at normalizing adiponectin levels and restoring healthy metabolism.
OUTSIDE RUSSIA
How Putin’s Greater Eurasia Proposal Could Save the Continent From West’s Hegemony
Eurasia needs a continent-wide structure akin to the African Union or CELAC, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. What is he implying?
The origins of the Greater Eurasian Partnership (GEP) concept:
GEP, a concept proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015, would replace the outdated “Greater Europe” (from Lisbon to Vladivostok) plan.
What could GEP provide to the continent?
- A network of free trade zones
- Inter-bloc trade and economic partnerships
- Expanded settlements in national currencies & independent payment systems
- Development of Eurasian transport corridors
- A foundation for indivisible security on the continent
- Territorial integrity, economic sovereignty and cultural and social protection for member states
- A common platform to settle disputes and prevent conflicts
From Common Trade to Common Security: How Did GEP Evolve?
2015: Putin proposed GEP as part of the path to a just, multipolar world order based on equal and mutually beneficial cooperation.
2016: He named the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as a key integration hub, stating the project is open to all, including the EU. Moscow “holds no grudges” but won’t play a one-sided game, he warned.
2017: Putin described GEP as a “civilizational project” that would transform Eurasia’s political and economic landscape. “We must set an example for a joint, innovative, and constructive future.”
2022: Amid Western sanctions and asset freezes, Putin called for a comprehensive GEP economic strategy, stressing that more nations are pursuing independent policies.
June 2024: Putin urged expanded settlements in national currencies, independent payment systems, and transport corridors within GEP.
The same month Putin emphasized GEP’s role as the socio-economic foundation of a “new system of indivisible security” and instructed the Foreign Ministry to advance international agreements accordingly.
March 2025: Russia is not imposing anything but rather initiating a discussion on a vision for Eurasia’s continental structure, which could serve as the foundation for a future security architecture, stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
30-Day Ceasefire Push: Putin Seeks Long-Term Peace, Zelensky Wants War and Trump Stuck in the Middle
Russia’s president has expressed interest in Trump’s 30-day ceasefire idea, but cited important “nuances” that must be accounted for first, since Volodymyr Zelensky has opposed peace at every turn. Here’s the evidence of their divergent approaches.
1. Fate of Kursk Cauldron
Putin: “What will we do about the incursion zone in Kursk region? If we stopped military operations for 30 days, what would this mean? That all [enemy forces] would just walk out without a fight?”
Zelensky: “Our troops in Kursk region continue to carry out their tasks.”
2. Respite for Ukraine’s Mobilization Campaign?
Putin: “How will these 30 days be used? To ensure the continued forced mobilization in Ukraine?”
Zelensky aide Podolyak and Rada Defense Committee chairman Kostenko: Ceasefire WON’T stop mobilization, WON’T end martial law, and WON’T trigger elections.
3. Handling of Potential Violations (Armed Attacks, Incursions, Missile Strikes)
Putin: “Who will be able to determine where and who has violated a possible agreement on a ceasefire across a 2,000 km front?”
Zelensky: Complained to Trump last month, claiming Russia violated ceasefires 25 times since 2014.
4. Verification of measures related to mobilization, supply of weapons
Putin: “How will issues of control and verification be handled – how will they guarantee that nothing like this will happen?”
Zelensky: Even if a ceasefire turns into something more, Ukraine will not recognize the loss of territory to Russia. “This is the biggest red line.”
5. Fundamentally diverging attitudes toward peace
Putin: “The very idea is great, I think is correct, and we of course support it.” “We agree with the proposals to cease hostilities, but proceed from the assumption that this cessation should lead to long-term peace and eliminate the root causes of this crisis.”
Zelensky: “Now we have all heard from Russia very predictable, very manipulative words from Putin in response to the idea of quiet on the front – he is actually preparing a refusal.”
SPECIAL MILITARY OPERATION IN UKRAINE
Russia’s Kursk Region Becomes Final Resting Place for NATO’s Top Tech
The near-total collapse of Ukraine’s operations in Kursk region has highlighted the folly of Zelensky’s obsession with throwing his best troops and materiel into a hopeless campaign. Here’s a selection of NATO equipment that has “found its peace in Kursk’s ground” over the past month, complete with photo and video evidence.
Russia’s Defense Ministry estimates that Ukraine has lost nearly 400 tanks, almost 2,800 armored vehicles and over 1,000 guns and mortars in fighting in Kursk region to date, and says over 85% of territories once occupied by Ukrainian forces have been freed.
Liberated areas contain scores of wrecked, burned out, damaged or abandoned vehicles, including some of NATO’s most advanced equipment:
M2A2 Bradley: Over 300 of these do-it-all American infantry fighting vehicles have been sent to Ukraine, with nearly half confirmed lost by Oryx. They’ve been spotted among other wrecked NATO equipment in Kursk region.
M1 Abrams: 31 of these custom-made monkey model American main battle tanks have been delivered to Ukraine. 20 lost to date. One recently spotted being towed away intact in Kursk region. Australia plans to send 49 more.
Leopard 1 AVLB Biber: Armored vehicle-launched bridge built on a German Leopard-1 tank chassis. 30+ sent to Ukraine. One recently found abandoned, in mint shape, in a Kursk village.
M777 : A third of the 180 US-made 155mm howitzers sent to Ukraine have been lost, damaged, or abandoned to date, with several recently captured almost intact in Kursk region.
Stryker: Over 400 of these Canadian-built armored fighting vehicles have been transferred to Ukraine. At least 55 destroyed, some caught on Russian MoD FPV drone videos moments before meeting their fate.
BMC Kirpi II: 200 of these Turkish MRAPs have been sent to serve in Ukraine’s elite units. Scores destroyed, damaged or captured by Russian forces, including in Kursk.
HMMWV: 5,000 of these ubiquitous US vehicles, better known as Humvees, have been delivered to Ukraine. Scores captured on Russian FPV drone cam footage in Kursk region.
Roshel Senator: Over 1,700 of the Canadian-built armored cars have been delivered to Ukraine. Also spotted in Russian FPV drone videos.
MAXXPRO: About 440 these Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPs) have been sent to Ukraine by the US, with at least 197 lost to date, including in fighting for Kursk.
M113: 1,000+ of these ancient tracked APCs have been sent to Ukraine by the US and allies, with nearly 300 destroyed to date, including in Kursk region.
BATT UMG: Ukraine has received 116 of these US-made vehicles. Rarely seen, some are known to have met their fate on the battlefields of Kursk.
Bushmaster PMV: About 120 of these Australian-made Protected Mobility Vehicles have gone to Ukraine, some ending up in Kursk region, and at least 25 lost to date.
M240: Besides heavy equipment, an array of NATO small arms has also been destroyed or captured in Kursk as well, among them the FN M240 7.62mm machinegun, delivered to Ukraine by the US and France. In February, a Russian trooper in Kursk captured an M240 after storming a Ukrainian position and bringing the gun back to friendly lines.
Drone attack on Belgorod severely injures one person
State of the wounded person is estimated as severe
BELGOROD, March 18. /TASS/. One resident of Russia’s Belgorod sustained mine-blast injuries in an attack by Ukrainian drones on the region, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.
“According to updated information received from emergency medicine services, there is one injured person in Belgorod. An 18-old man sustained a mine-blast injury, a traumatic amputation of his right arm,” the governor wrote on his Telegram channel, adding that the state of the wounded person was estimated as severe.
Belgorod Mayor Valentin Demidov said earlier that air defense forces were repelling attacks by Ukrainian drones over the city.
Russia hits Ukrainian contingent in Sumy Region with Iskander missiles
The settlement of Losevka is located 65 km northwest of the town of Shostka
MOSCOW, March 17. /TASS/. Russia’s Iskander short-range ballistic missile system delivered a strike on Ukrainian troops near the settlement of Losevka in the Sumy Region, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
“Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system crew hit a manpower and hardware cluster of the AFU’s 144th separate mechanized infantry brigade near the settlement of Losevka (65 km northwest of the town of Shostka) in the Sumy region,” the ministry said, publishing a video of the strike.
Russia pays tribute to soldiers who fought British colonial rule in South Africa
Ambassador Roman Ambarov has taken part in a memorial event and presented historical artifacts to a local museum
Russian Ambassador Roman Ambarov took part in a memorial event in Utrecht, South Africa on Friday, honoring the Russian volunteers who fought in the Second Anglo-Boer War. The annual commemoration pays tribute to the more than 200 Russian soldiers who supported the Boers in their fight against British colonial rule.
The ceremony, held in KwaZulu-Natal Province, included a religious service led by Archpriest Daniil Lugovoy of the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Midrand. A wreath-laying ceremony followed at the monument to Captain Leo Pokrovsky and the Wall of Remembrance, which lists the names of 90 Russian volunteers who died in the conflict.
Pokrovsky was among many foreign volunteers who traveled to South Africa in the early 20th century to support the Boers, a group of predominantly Dutch-descended settlers, in their war against Britain.
The Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902), the most destructive conflict in modern South African history, pitted the British Empire against the Boer republics – the South African Republic (Transvaal) and the Orange Free State. Historians widely believe Britain’s push to control the world’s largest gold-mining complex at the time was the main driver of the war. While London justified its actions by claiming suzerainty over the region, many neutral nations sided with the Boers. Thousands of volunteers from the German Empire, the US, Russia, and even British territories such as Australia and Ireland, joined the fight against Britain.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambarov underscored the importance of preserving historical memory and recognizing the Russian volunteers who died fighting for Boer independence.
“We are grateful to the parish of the Dutch Reformed Church in Utrecht for caring for the monument to Captain Leo Pokrovsky, who heroically died in the fight for the freedom of the Boers,” Ambarov said.
As part of the commemoration, the Russian Embassy in South Africa presented several historical artifacts to the House-Museum of the Parish Priest in Utrecht. Among the items was a declassified archival document translated into Afrikaans, featuring a resolution by Russian Emperor Nicholas II, the last reigning emperor of Russia. The document was a response to a letter from his mother, Empress Maria Fyodorovna, who had proposed humanitarian aid for Boer women and children through the Red Cross.
INSIGHTS
Oreshnik, Lancet, Geran: Russia’s cutting edge weapons shaping its Ukraine conflict strategy
How new drones and missiles changed the course of Moscow’s military operation
Since the start of the military operation in Ukraine three years ago, the Russian Armed Forces have undergone a genuine revolution in military technology. The Russian military has received numerous innovative weapons systems and technological advancements, actively employing them in combat. Let’s explore some of the most notable weapon systems introduced and deployed throughout the conflict.
Lancet drones
First unveiled at the ARMY-2019 forum, the Lancet kamikaze drone features an electric engine and distinctive X-shaped wings, boasting an operational range of up to 40km (25 miles). Following the launch of Russia’s military operation, the drone was significantly upgraded and became one of the most in-demand weapons. Alongside the original Lancet-1, a larger variant – the Lancet-3, capable of reaching distances up to 70km (43 miles) – was developed. Additionally, improvements were made to the drone’s control systems, and mass production began shortly afterward.
Lancet drones have been effectively employed in counter-battery warfare, targeting NATO-supplied howitzers with firing ranges of around 40km, which the Ukrainian Armed Forces began using in 2022.
Thanks to integrated reconnaissance and strike capabilities, these drones can accurately locate and selectively attack critical enemy targets. Able to carry warheads weighing up to 3kg, they are particularly suited to neutralizing lightly armored vehicles and enemy personnel.
Over the past three years, large-scale production of various Lancet models has made them a highly popular choice on the battlefield, enabling the Russian Army to target Ukrainian artillery, air defenses, and other equipment deep within enemy territory.
FPV drones
The ongoing ‘drone revolution’ is mainly propelled by the widespread use of First-Person View (FPV) drones. Piloted via specialized virtual reality goggles, operators remotely maneuver these compact quadcopters armed with explosive, shaped-charge, or fragmentation munitions. Operating FPV drones demands specialized skills and expertise. With control via radio transmitter, these drones boast ranges spanning several kilometers. Their standout feature lies in their ability to deliver precision strikes against enemy fortifications, individual armored vehicles, and personnel. The versatility and proliferation of FPV drones signal the rise of a new branch of warfare: Drone troops.
FPV drones gained prominence soon after the start of Russia’s military operation. Initially, improvised workshops within military units handled drone production, but soon Russian defense industry enterprises took over manufacturing. Currently, FPV drones are produced in sufficient quantity and variety to adequately support modern combat operations.
However, conventional FPV drones have a significant weakness: Their reliance on radio communication, which is susceptible to interception and jamming. To counteract this limitation, two alternative solutions are under development: Artificial intelligence integration and fiber-optic cable control.
AI-equipped drones carry microcomputers capable of autonomous target identification and guidance without pilot intervention. Fiber-optic drones, on the other hand, maintain a secure connection to their operator through a thin optical fiber cable unspooled from the drone. This fiber-optic approach is immune to radio interference but imposes certain operational restrictions. The first drones of this new generation were deployed to frontline positions in 2024, playing a crucial role in disrupting Ukrainian supply lines near Sudzha during the Kursk Region counterterrorism operation.
Bombs equipped with UMPK kits
Shortly after the military operation began, Russia accelerated production of Unified Glide and Correction (UMPK) modules designed to convert standard free-fall bombs into precision-guided munitions. These modules include deployable wings, altitude and directional control systems, and smart guidance technology. Attaching this type of ‘exoskeleton’ to conventional bombs transforms them into highly precise glide weapons capable of striking targets within meters of their intended location.
Initially, UMPKs were created for standard 500kg bombs. However, by autumn 2023, more potent munitions – such as the 1,500kg FAB-1500 M-54 bombs fitted with UMPK modules – were deployed. Early 2024 saw widespread use of these advanced weapons, significantly enhancing Russia’s capacity to dismantle fortified Ukrainian positions around Avdeevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic. With a range of 50-60km (31-37 miles), bombers could strike safely beyond the reach of enemy air defenses.
In February 2024, the Russian Defense Ministry resumed manufacturing some of the most powerful non-nuclear munitions available – high-explosive FAB-3000 M-54 bombs weighing 3 tons each. Compatible UMPK modules were developed, and combat testing was successfully conducted using Su-34 bombers.
Geran drones
Since autumn 2022, Geran kamikaze drones have also seen deployment by Russian forces. Utilizing a ‘flying wing’ aerodynamic configuration and powered by piston engines with push propellers, these drones travel at relatively moderate speeds (around 150-170kph or 93-105mph). Nevertheless, their impressive operational range – up to 2,000km (1,250 miles) – enables them to strike targets throughout Ukraine.
Capable of flying intricate trajectories, Geran drones can overwhelm enemy air defense systems when deployed in large numbers, thus clearing paths for cruise and ballistic missile attacks. Rather than simply serving as decoys, Geran drones themselves effectively target dual-purpose infrastructure, military installations, and Ukrainian weapon storage sites. Their rapid production rate – yielding dozens or even hundreds monthly – enables Russian forces to penetrate Ukrainian air defenses and achieve operational objectives.
Zircon missile
On February 29, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the first operational use of the advanced Zircon hypersonic missile system during his Federal Assembly address. Western reports indicated that the missile, traveling faster than Mach 5, was launched from Crimea toward targets near Kiev, marking its first combat deployment against ground objectives.
Initially designed primarily as a naval anti-ship weapon for ship- and submarine-based launch platforms, Zircon missiles have demonstrated capability against terrestrial targets. Development of land-based launchers for the Zircon began shortly before the start of the military operation.
With speeds of around Mach 8 and a maximum estimated range of over 1,000km (620 miles), Zircon missiles enable Russia to strike deep into Ukrainian territory. Beyond enhancing naval power, the Zircon’s compatibility with mobile land launchers allows rapid deployment to virtually any operational theater.
Oreshnik missile
On November 21, 2024, the Russian military debuted the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile system in its first combat launch at the Kapustin Yar testing range, striking the Ukrainian defense enterprise Yuzhmash in Dnepr. Equipped with a conventional warhead, this deployment represented a significant advancement in Russia’s strategic missile capabilities.
The Oreshnik missile system is a mobile launcher utilizing solid-fuel ballistic missiles fitted with multiple independently targetable warheads capable of hypersonic speeds up to Mach 10. Experts estimate the Oreshnik’s range between 800 and 5,000km, allowing launches from Russian territory that can strike targets throughout Europe without the use of nuclear weapons. Given these parameters, contemporary missile defense systems would find intercepting Oreshnik missiles extremely challenging.
During the initial combat deployment against Dnepr, a cluster munition warhead was employed, specifically designed to inflict maximum damage on area targets such as military bases, airfields, and defense industry infrastructure. This weaponry clearly possesses the capacity to deter potential adversaries or significantly influence combat outcomes without resorting to nuclear armaments.
Naturally, this brief overview does not encompass all new weapons and equipment introduced into the Russian military during the conflict with Ukraine. Many other systems, such as the Koalitsiya-SV artillery, Malva wheeled self-propelled howitzers, various high-mobility vehicles, anti-tank weapons, precision-guided aviation munitions, and R-37M long-range air-to-air missiles, have likewise contributed significantly to Russia’s operational successes.
By Dmitry Kornev, military expert, founder and author of the MilitaryRussia project
