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Realities may constrain Russia's naval strategy

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RUSSIA

Russian Naval doctrine

Eventual Ukrainian offensive will involve more forces

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UKRAINE

These are the first offensive operations using Western equipment and benefitting from NATO countries’ training in their use, and confirm Kyiv’s commitment to counter-offensive…

Putin’s visit to China reveals economic limits

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RUSSIA

Both sides vowed to coordinate their responses to what they describe as a US-led policy ‘dual containment’ directed at Moscow and Beijing, strengthening the impression of a united…

Modest Russian arms plan may dictate defensive posture

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RUSSIA

Cruise missiles are prioritised in Russia's rearmament programme to 2027, which is otherwise constrained by the prospect of only modest economic growth, making sustained high…

Ukraine war is driving AI innovation in military

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RUSSIA

The war is pushing innovation on both sides to the limit, forcing each to adapt and adopt the latest in military and civilian technologies. Swift advances have been made in the…

War of attrition in Ukraine is unlikely to end soon

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UKRAINE

After Ukraine’s summer counter-offensive failed to achieve any of its major objectives, Russia has regained the initiative in the ground war. It captured the frontline fortress…

Shipbuilding will thwart Russia’s naval modernisation

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RUSSIA

The change of management at OSK signals the Kremlin’s dissatisfaction with the slow pace of Russia’s protracted naval modernisation programme. Vast sums were spent yet only a…

Russian Arctic military power will grow

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RUSSIA

The past year has seen the Russian military expand its exercises and other activities in the region. As well as creating a new joint command for the Arctic, the Kremlin is…

Russian missiles increase Baltic region risks

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RUSSIA

The deployment of Russia's latest tactical missile in Kaliningrad adds to the destabilising risks in a region encompassing the Baltic states, Poland and Belarus. The Polish…

Armenia will seek new partners while holding to Russia

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ARMENIA

Armenian foreign policy under new management.