On November 24, 2014 President Vladimir Putin held a meeting on developing the Armed Forces. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov, and the commanders of the different branches of the armed forces took part in the meeting. PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA VLADIMIR PUTIN: Good afternoon, colleagues. Today, we are continuing our series […]
Putin convenes security council meeting to talk about countering extremism in the Russian Federation
On November 20, 2014 President Vladimir Putin held an expanded Security Council meeting in the Kremlin to discuss the draft Strategy for Countering Extremism in the Russian Federation through 2025. Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev made the main report, as the Interior Ministry was in charge of drafting the Strategy. In addition, the meeting considered a range of […]
Putin signs executive order on Russian federation lands in the Arctic Zone
On May 2, 2014 Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Russian Federation’s Land Areas in the Arctic Zone. “The Executive Order lists the land areas that fall within Russia’s Arctic zone.” “The Executive Order was signed in order to implement the Basic Principles of Russian Federation State Policy in the Arctic to 2020 and […]
Despite US threats Putin signs deal on formally admitting the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to the Russian Federation
A ceremony signing the laws on admitting the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to the Russian Federation took place at the Kremlin on March 21, 2014. See also: Laws on admitting Crimea and Sevastopol to the Russian FederationMarch 21, 2014, 15:30 → News, Documents PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA VLADIMIR PUTIN: Colleagues, This is a big […]
Diluted Ammonia: The Largest Russian Chemical Plant Stolen from Workers
In December the Ukrainian pipeline stopped pumping ammonia for Togliattiazot. Being unable to agree on a price the parties got entangled in legal disputes, with ToAZ claiming $11 million in damages and threatening to switch to rail transit if the matter is not resolved. Late in 2016 numerous outlets reported that ammonia manufactured by the […]
War in Donbas: in the wake of Russian orders
The medal of the Russian Ministry of Defense “For Distinction in Combat” is presented to the servicemen directly participating in the combat operations. This truly significant decoration is awarded for “valor and selflessness demonstrated while carrying out tasks in field conditions and in the course of special operations in the death-defying conditions” as well as […]
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