Russia

No Rapid Victory in Sight for Caucasus Rivals in Karabakh

Neither Armenia nor Azerbaijan can be confident of a rapid victory in the conflict over Nagorno Karabakh, with both geography and the risk of foreign involvement making a military breakthrough unlikely, analysts say.

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Russia Says Syria, Libya Fighters Deployed to Karabakh Conflict

Russia's foreign ministry said that fighters from Syria and Libya were being deployed to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and that it was "deeply concerned" by the development.

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Armenia Not Ready for Russia-Mediated Peace Talks With Azerbaijan: PM

Armenia's prime minister said peace talks with Azerbaijan under Russian mediation would be inappropriate, as fighting over the breakaway Nagorno Karabakh region entered a fourth day.

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Heavy Losses as Armenia-Azerbaijan Defy Calls for Calm

Azerbaijani and Armenian forces claimed to have inflicted heavy losses as fighting raged for a third day on Tuesday over Azerbaijan's breakaway region of Nagorno Karabakh.

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Russia’s Season of War Games Unites West-Weary Allies

President Vladimir Putin will on Friday oversee massive military exercises as Russia stages a series of drills with China and other allies amid fresh tensions with the West.

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Russia Vows Military Cooperation With Iran After UN Arms Embargo Ends

Russia said Tuesday it will develop military cooperation with Tehran after a United Nations arms embargo on Iran expires next month, despite US efforts to block arms deals.

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Russia to Stage Huge 12,000 Troop ‘Caucasus’ Drills in September

Russia said on Friday it would stage massive military drills in the Caucasus in late September with troops from countries including China, Iran, and Pakistan invited to participate.

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On Thin Ice: US Must Begin Preparations for Looming Arctic Competition

The US must begin investing in capabilities able to operate in the frigid Arctic environment or risk falling behind in great power competition.

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AI Can Change Nearly Every Aspect of the Battlefield, Esper Says

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reiterated the importance of ethical principles for the American military as it seeks to become a dominant player in the field of artificial intelligence.

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Georgia Hosts Major Drills With 2,800 NATO Forces

Georgia on Monday launched large-scale joint military exercises with NATO forces as part of its longstanding bid to join the alliance, which has angered Tbilisi's Soviet-era master Russia. 

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