Security Council of Russia

The Security Council of the Russian Federation is a constitutional consultative body of the Russian president that supports the president's decision-making on national security affairs and matters of strategic interest. Composed of Russia's top state officials and heads of defence and security agencies and chaired by the president of Russia, the SCRF acts as a forum for coordinating and integrating national security policy.
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Some of the key events about Security Council of Russia

  • 1992
    Established as the highest advisory body on national security and strategic planning in Russia
  • 1996
    Approved military action in Chechnya, leading to significant civilian casualties
  • 1999
    Played a key role in coordinating Russia's response to the Chechen conflict
  • 1999
    Endorsed the Second Chechen War, resulting in widespread destruction and displacement
  • 2000
    Developed the "National Security Concept of the Russian Federation"
  • 2008
    Coordinated Russia's military response during the Russo-Georgian War
  • 2008
    Supported military intervention in Georgia, escalating tensions in the region
  • 2009
    Formulated the "National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation to 2020"
  • 2014
    Oversaw the integration of Crimea into the Russian Federation
  • 2014
    Approved the annexation of Crimea, violating international law
  • 2014
    Endorsed military support for separatists in Eastern Ukraine, fueling ongoing conflict
  • 2015
    Coordinated Russia's military intervention in the Syrian Civil War
  • 2015
    Authorized Russian military intervention in Syria, contributing to the prolonged civil war
  • 2016
    Developed the new "Information Security Doctrine of the Russian Federation"
  • 2018
    Approved pension reform that raised retirement age, sparking public protests
  • 2019
    Played a significant role in shaping Russia's Arctic strategy
  • 2020
    Supported constitutional amendments allowing for extended presidential terms
  • 2021
    Approved the updated "National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation"
  • 2022
    Endorsed the "special military operation" in Ukraine, initiating a full-scale invasion
  • 2023
    Approved increased military spending, diverting resources from social programs

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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Putin Expands Nuclear Threat Scope in Updated Russian Doctrine

Putin Expands Nuclear Threat Scope in Updated Russian Doctrine

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Politics • September 27 2024, 08:35 AM  •  10861 views
Putin Revises Russian Nuclear Doctrine, Expanding Potential Scenarios

Putin Revises Russian Nuclear Doctrine, Expanding Potential Scenarios

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Politics • September 26 2024, 08:17 AM  •  11901 views
Putin Outlines Potential Changes to Russia's Nuclear Doctrine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin discusses proposed modifications to the country's nuclear policy, including conditions for nuclear weapon use and responses to conventional attacks supported by nuclear states.

Politics • September 26 2024, 08:05 AM  •  11061 views
Putin to Chair Crucial Nuclear Deterrence Meeting Amid Ukraine Conflict

Putin to Chair Crucial Nuclear Deterrence Meeting Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin will lead a Security Council meeting on nuclear deterrence, as tensions escalate over Ukraine's requests for long-range missiles. The Kremlin dismisses the possibility of forced peace.

Society, Politics • September 25 2024, 11:00 AM  •  242 views
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Russian Defense Officials Confess to Bribery in Ongoing Corruption Probe

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Economics, Politics • September 16 2024, 12:12 PM  •  146 views
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Russian aide alleges NATO's role in Ukraine's attack on Kursk region, while U. S. denies involvement. The incursion raises concerns about escalation and weapon usage limits in the ongoing conflict.

Society, Politics • August 16 2024, 10:12 AM  •  296 views
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Politics • August 16 2024, 05:01 AM  •  601 views
Ukrainian Forces Penetrate Russian Territory in Surprise Offensive

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Ukrainian troops launched an unexpected incursion into Russia's Kursk region, capturing territory and challenging Putin's leadership. The attack, now in its fourth day, has exposed vulnerabilities in Russian defenses.

Politics • August 9 2024, 01:40 PM  •  501 views
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Politics • August 8 2024, 09:42 PM  •  804 views
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Reports of Ukrainian incursion into Russia, far-right riots in UK, and leadership changes in Bangladesh mark a week of international turmoil. These events highlight ongoing geopolitical tensions and domestic unrest.

Society, Politics • August 8 2024, 08:07 AM  •  843 views