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Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity

Nov. 14, 2024 00:53 AM EST

ZHUHAI- China (AP) — A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, was in the southern city...

A senior Russian military commander detained in a fraud case as investigation widens

Sep. 02, 2024 10:08 AM EDT

A senior Russian military commander was detained in a fraud case Monday, the latest high-profile arrest in what appears to be a sweeping investigation into abuse of office in Russia’s military leadership. Maj. Gen. Valery Mumindzhanov, deputy commander of the Leningrad Military...

A former Russian defense official is detained in a fraud case, part of an ongoing military probe

Aug. 29, 2024 23:02 PM EDT

A former Defense Ministry official was ordered held in a fraud case Thursday, the latest high-profile arrest in what appears to be a sweeping investigation into abuse of office in Russia's military leadership. Former Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov faces up to 10 years in prison...