Tag: Sergey Shoigu

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Unfadable courage: Putin, Shoigu commemorate paratroopers who heroically died in battle against extremists two decades ago

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Twenty years after heroic but vastly outnumbered Pskov paratroopers bravely battled jihadist forces in the Russian republic of Chechnya, President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu have honored the fallen. … Read More >Unfadable courage: Putin, Shoigu commemorate paratroopers who heroically died in battle against extremists two decades ago

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US ‘shamelessly & impudently’ PILLAGES Syrian oilfields but forbids supply of hydrocarbons to Damascus, says Russian defense chief

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Russia’s Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu slammed the US for occupying Syrian oilfields, calling it a major obstacle to the reconstruction of the country after the conflict. … Read More >US ‘shamelessly & impudently’ PILLAGES Syrian oilfields but forbids supply of hydrocarbons to Damascus, says Russian defense chief

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Defense, Foreign and Finance ministers retain their positions in new Russian government

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President Vladimir Putin has approved a new Russian government after the surprise resignation of the previous cabinet last week. While there was a significant reshuffle, the defense, foreign and finance ministers kept their posts. … Read More >Defense, Foreign and Finance ministers retain their positions in new Russian government