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Russian defense minister visits North Korea for talks with military and political leaders

Nov. 29, 2024 04:16 AM EST

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with North Korean military and political leaders as the countries deepen their cooperation over Russia’s war in Ukraine. In announcing the visit, Russia’s Defense...

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...