Russia to continue military operation in Ukraine until 'all goals met'
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that Moscow was intentionally slowing its offensive in Ukraine "to avoid civilian casualties."
May 25, 2022, 07:15 AM IST
In first since Ukraine war, Pentagon chief dials Russian counterpart, calls for immediate ceasefire
A U.S. official said the call, which was requested by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, lasted about an hour but did not solve any specific issues or lead to direct changes in what the Russians are doing in Ukraine.
May 13, 2022, 23:14 PM IST
Sukhoi Su-27 fighters chase away Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet as it tries to intercept Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu's plane
A 41-second-long video shot from inside Shoigu's aircraft shows the F/A-18 flying alongside the plane. Soon a Su-27 escorting the Russian Defense Minister's plane is seen moving in between the two aircraft following which the F/A-18 banks towards the left, ascends and then flies away from the Russian jets.
Aug 14, 2019, 11:54 AM IST
Russian defence minister's plane buzzed by NATO jet over Baltic
The escort plane, a Sukhoi SU-27, demonstrated it was armed by rocking its wings, after which the NATO plane flew off.
Jun 21, 2017, 21:57 PM IST
Russian defence minister's plane buzzed by NATO jet: Agencies
A plane carrying Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu was buzzed by a NATO F-16 fighter jet as it flew over the Baltic Sea, but was seen off by a Russian Sukhoi-27 military jet.
Jun 21, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
Russia has sent battalion of military police to Aleppo: Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu
Russia has sent a battalion of military police to keep order in Aleppo, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said today, after the Syrian regime took full control of the ravaged city.
Dec 23, 2016, 23:37 PM IST
Air strikes on village of Syria's Idlib; killed 21 civilians
Russia began a military intervention in support of President Bashar al-Assad in September 2015, saying it was carrying out strikes against "terrorists".
Dec 04, 2016, 18:09 PM IST
Russia says resumption of Syria peace talks delayed indefinitely
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday a Western failure to rein in violent Islamists in Syria had indefinitely delayed the resumption of peace talks.
Nov 01, 2016, 15:48 PM IST![Terrorism cannot be defeated with "double standards": India & Russia](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2016/10/26/541772-parrikar.jpg "Terrorism cannot be defeated with "double standards": India & Russia")
Terrorism cannot be defeated with "double standards": India & Russia
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar held a detailed meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu here during which the issue of terrorism was also discussed.
Parrikar also made it clear that Russia is India's time-tested and closest partner and it will continue to remain primary defence partner.
Russia, Syria halt air strikes on Aleppo: Russian Defence Minister
The Russian and Syrian air forces have stopped bombing Aleppo as of 0700 GMT on Tuesday, Russia`s Defence Minister said, in a move meant to ensure an eight-hour truce on October 20.
Oct 18, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
Russia orders safety overhaul in tense Baltic airspace
Russia ordered its military today to draw up measures to increase the safety of the airspace over the Baltic Sea, after a string of incidents and near-misses that has ratcheted up tensions between NATO and Moscow.
Jul 02, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
Russian defence chief, Assad coordinate on 'anti-terrorist fight'
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu met in Damascus today with President Bashar al-Assad to discuss anti-terrorist "cooperation" in Syria's conflict, a bone of contention between Moscow and Washington.
Jun 19, 2016, 00:46 AM IST
Russia proposes joint Syria air strikes with US from next week
Moscow on Friday proposed that Russia and United States, which have been flying separate bombing campaigns in Syria, launch joint air strikes against jihadists in the war-torn country from next week.
May 20, 2016, 19:50 PM IST
Russian warships fire cruise missiles as Moscow backs Syrian offensive
Russian warships joined in strikes in Syria with a volley of cruise missile attacks.
Oct 07, 2015, 22:32 PM IST
