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Tajikistan ratifies deal for Russian military base

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 10:54

The parliament of Tajikistan has voted to extend the presence of Russian troops in the ex-Soviet nation on Afghanistan`s northern border until 2042.

Russia needs one mn troops, says Kremlin official

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 11:48

Russia`s armed forces should expand to at least a million men in order for the country`s defences to be effective, Kremlin chief of staff Sergei Ivanov said.

No Russian troops in Syria: Foreign minister

Last Updated: Saturday, February 16, 2013, 10:05

There are no Russian troops in Syria apart from several dozen technical staff at the Tartus naval support facility, Russian Foreign Minister said.

Whistleblower says Russian troops fed dog food

Last Updated: Saturday, May 21, 2011, 14:55

Interior Ministry troops were fed dog food earlier this year to save money.

Russian troops reach Kyrgyzstan as clashes spread

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 21:28

Russia sent hundreds of paratroopers to Kyrgyzstan on Sunday to protect its military facilities.

Five Russian troops killed in Chechnya

Last Updated: Saturday, February 6, 2010, 10:04

A clash between militants and Russian security forces in Chechnya killed five troops and wounded six others, officials said on Friday.