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Joint Russian-Egyptian exercises begin in Russia's Krasnodar Krai
The Russian-Egyptian “Defenders of Friendship 2017” joint military exercises have begun in Krasnodar Krai, TASS reported, citing the Ministry of Defense. 50 Egyptian paratroopers arrived on September 6 to take part in the exercises in the south of Russia.
“In the context of the tactical exercises, divisions of the Russian Airborne Troops and the Egyptian Paratroopers will do landings, carry out maneuvers in the area of combat training tasks, and will also capture and hold a mountain pass in …
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Ukrainian military command: Russian Orlan-10 military drone fell in the Donbas
A Russian Orlan-10 model unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fell near the village of Novohradivka on Saturday, September 16 due to a technical malfunction of the system, reports the press service of the Ukrainian military headquarters in eastern Ukraine.
According to the Ukrainian military, the air defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces carefully tracked its route, but failed to shoot down the UAV.
"It corresponds to a model that is manufactured in Russia. The ‘Orlan-10’ is being developed by a …
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Media: Russian-Belarussian Zapad-2107 exercises enter active phase
The joint military Zapad-2017 exercises conducted by Russia and Belarus entered an active phase, during which a simulated attack by a potential enemy will be worked through, reports Belarusian news agency BelTA.
The second stage of the exercises began on September 17, during which issues will be worked out regarding directing troops and conducting military operations in order to repel aggression against the countries.
According to the agency, there are about 12,700 servicemen participating in …
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Tillerson discussed situation in Ukraine and Syria with Lavrov
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, as reported on Facebook by the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
It is noted that the conversation took place on September 16, at the American initiative.
"The current situation on the Syrian settlement, including the tasks of the anti-terrorist struggle ‘on the ground’, the implementation of decisions from the international meeting on Syria held September 14-15 of this …
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Russian representative to UN: Russia may not sign US declaration on UN reform
Russia may not sign a US-proposed political declaration on UN reform, stated Vasily Nebenzya, the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the organization.
The document was drafted by the administration of American leader Donald Trump. On September 18, the UN Headquarters will host a summit of world leaders on a change in the work of the UN.
"I'm not sure that we will sign this declaration ... The declaration on UN reform will not be passed through [the UN], and the UN will not …