Command Change Of Russias Special Operation Meets New Level Of Tasks - Defense Ministry

 The change in the level of command of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine is connected to the expansion of the scale of the tasks being solved, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

We’ll respond if lives of our military, incl. from strikes on Damascus, are endangered : Valery Gerasimov

Moscow is ready to respond if lives of the Russian servicemen are endangered, including by strikes on Damascus, head of Russia's General Staff Valery Gerasimov said.

Russian Military Chief Criticizes US, Japan, South Korea Drills

Russia's military chief warned on Monday that military exercises by Japan, the United States and South Korea aimed at countering North Korea only raise hysteria and create more instability in the region.

Russian General Staff chief discusses fight against Islamic State with US colleague

Russian General Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov has discussed the fight against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group in Syria with his US colleague on the telephone, the Defense Ministry’s press service said on Monday.

Russian Warplanes Destroy 140 Terrorist Targets in Syria

Russia used 34 air launched cruise missiles during the strike on the terrorist targets in Syria, Russian General Staff chief Gen. Valery Gerasimov said Tuesday. The members of the US-led coalition were informed about the operation in advance, he added.

NATO Wants to ’Re-establish Communication’ with Russia’s Military

NATO's top official has announced plans to re-establish contact with Russian military leaders after months of tensions, calling the relations "important".