The PMC Wagner Center, which is associated with the founder of the Wagner Group, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.Credit…Olga Maltseva/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images It has been a remarkable transformation. Nearly a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the head of Russia’s largest mercenary group, who had long denied ties to the military, has become in […]
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Deadly Strike on Russians in Ukraine Exposes Moscow’s Military Failings
In one of their deadliest attacks yet on Russian forces, Ukrainians used American-made rockets to kill dozens — and perhaps hundreds — of Moscow’s troops in a New Year’s Day strike behind the lines, prompting outraged Russian war hawks to accuse their military of lethal incompetence. The strike by the HIMARS rockets killed 63 Russian […]
Military Spending Surges, Creating New Boom for Arms Makers
WASHINGTON — The prospect of growing military threats from both China and Russia is driving bipartisan support for a surge in Pentagon spending, setting up another potential boom for weapons makers that is likely to extend beyond the war in Ukraine. Congress is on track in the coming week to give final approval to a […]
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Rushes Supplies to Kherson as Military Assesses Destruction
Civilians and soldiers in the central square of Kherson on Saturday, gathered around a satellite dish set up for people to communicate with loved ones.Credit…Lynsey Addario for The New York Times KHERSON, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials were preparing on Sunday to race food, water and medicine to the city of Kherson just two days after […]
Iran Sends Drone Trainers to Crimea to Aid Russian Military
The trainers from Iran’s paramilitary wing have been deployed to help Russia overcome mechanical problems with the fleet.
Putin Defends Military Draft in Russia From Pro-War Criticism
The Russian president said the draft should be completed within two weeks.
Live Updates: Germany Rushes Air Defense System to Ukraine as Allies Pledge More Military Aid
Berlin sent the first of four sophisticated missile systems to help Ukraine counter Russian airstrikes. Defense officials from more than 50 countries were discussing how to speed weapons to Kyiv in response to Moscow’s deadly missile barrage.
Putin’s Military Faces Rising Criticism From the Pro-War Camp
A senior Russian occupation official blasted the country’s defense minister, an indication that infighting in the ruling elite may be spilling into the open.
Blinken Visits Kyiv and Announces More Military Aid for Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. intended to send another $2 billion in long-term support to Ukraine and other countries in the region.
The First Shipment of Iranian Military Drones Arrives in Russia
Russia could deploy the drones in its war against Ukraine to conduct air-to-surface attacks, carry out electronic warfare and identify targets, according to U.S. officials.