20 years on, CSTO focuses on threats to Central Asia
May 16, 2012 Konstantin Bogdanov, RIA Novosti
With its membership now stable, the Collective Security Treaty Organization has shifted its focus to resolving conflicts and dealing with terrorist threats in the post-Soviet space, predominantly in Central Asia.
Private Military Companies in Russia: to be or not to be
April 17, 2012 Konstantin Bogdanov, RIA Novosti
Russia may create private military companies and possibly use them for missions abroad. Prime Minister and President-elect Vladimir Putin mentioned this possibility after he delivered his report to the State Duma
Russia to go back to the Moon before reaching for Mars
April 12, 2012 Konstantin Bogdanov, RIA Novosti commentator
Recent setbacks have not stopped the Russian space effort but have drastically modified its plans. While not dropping its ambitions forMars research, Russia will instead focus on moon programs over the next few years
Sukhoi Su-30SM: An Indian gift to Russia’s air force
March 26, 2012 Konstantin Bogdanov, RIA Novosti military analyst
Russia’s Defense Ministry has ordered 30 heavy Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter planes. Given that the same model has been exported to India for more than 10 years, this choice seems both logical and pragmatic
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Center-2011 exercises echo Arab Spring
September 21, 2011 Konstantin Bogdanov, RIA Novosti, military commentator
Center-2011 exercises kicked off Monday in Russia and Central Asia.
The bright side of the delayed frigate delivery to India
August 29, 2011 Konstantin Bogdanov, RIA Novosti
India has announced that Russia delayed its delivery of three frigates to the Indian Navy by over a year. Given the circumstances under which the contract was made and executed, the delay could have been even longer.
