Ministry of Defence (Russia)

The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation is the governing body of the Russian Armed Forces. The President of Russia is the Commander-in-Chief of the forces and directs the activity of the ministry. The Minister of Defence exercises day-to-day administrative and operational authority over the forces. The General Staff of the Armed Forces executes the instructions and orders of the president and the defence minister.
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Some of the key events about Ministry of Defence (Russia)

  • 1941
    Failed to adequately prepare Soviet forces for the German invasion despite warnings
  • 1956
    Violently suppressed the Hungarian Revolution
  • 1968
    Led the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia to halt reforms
  • 1979
    Initiated the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, leading to a decade-long conflict
  • 1986
    Mishandled the initial response to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster
  • 1992
    Established as the central body of military administration for the Russian Federation
  • 1994
    Launched the First Chechen War, resulting in significant civilian casualties
  • 1999
    Successfully coordinated military operations to restore constitutional order in Chechnya
  • 1999
    Began the Second Chechen War, leading to widespread destruction and displacement
  • 2008
    Implemented major military reforms to modernize and professionalize the Russian armed forces
  • 2008
    Engaged in a brief war with Georgia over South Ossetia and Abkhazia
  • 2013
    Initiated the creation of the National Defense Management Center for centralized military command
  • 2014
    Oversaw the swift and peaceful incorporation of Crimea's military infrastructure
  • 2014
    Annexed Crimea from Ukraine, violating international law
  • 2015
    Launched effective anti-terrorist operations in Syria at the request of its government
  • 2016
    Organized the first International Army Games, promoting military cooperation and skill exchange
  • 2018
    Successfully provided security for the FIFA World Cup hosted in Russia
  • 2020
    Coordinated the rapid deployment of medical assistance to Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2021
    Conducted the large-scale Zapad-2021 military exercises, demonstrating strategic capabilities
  • 2022
    Launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, causing widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis

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Ministry of Defence (Russia) Latest news

Russian military base hit: US missiles cause stir in southern region

Russian military base hit: US missiles cause stir in southern region

Military installation in Taganrog got hit by American-made missiles this morning. Russian defense systems stopped the attack‚ but debris caused some damage and injuries to personnel

Society, Politics • December 11 2024 , 05:01 PM  •  5973 views
Top Russian general makes surprise call to US military chief about Mediterranean plans

Top Russian general makes surprise call to US military chief about Mediterranean plans

In an unusual move last week‚ Russias military leadership contacted their US counterparts about planned exercises. The rare communication happened despite cold relations between the nations

Politics • December 5 2024 , 05:16 PM  •  718 views
Russian officials disagree on numbers after night attack near Ukraine border

Russian officials disagree on numbers after night attack near Ukraine border

Russian defense systems engaged multiple Ukrainian projectiles over Kursk region during night-time operation. Local officials and ministry provided different accounts of intercepted targets

Politics • November 25 2024 , 12:00 PM  •  4167 views
Moscow hit by biggest drone operation since start of conflict

Moscow hit by biggest drone operation since start of conflict

Russian defense systems blocked dozens of drones in six regions during morning hours. One person got hurt and three airports stopped working for some time during this massive air operation

Society, Politics • November 10 2024 , 01:18 PM  •  6020 views
Moscow faces biggest-ever drone attack while citizens keep calm

Moscow faces biggest-ever drone attack while citizens keep calm

Over 30 drones targeted Moscow in a record-breaking attack causing flight diversions at three major airports. Ukraine confirms hitting Russian military targets while facing counter-attacks from Moscow

Society, Politics • November 10 2024 , 11:10 AM  •  2046 views