Russian army
Coverage of Russian army in the Nexus archive.
- How the Russian army lost its advantage against Ukraine
A Russian airstrike occurred in Kyiv on July 2, 2026, highlighting the Russian army's loss of advantage against Ukraine.
- Russian Army General Arrested on Fraud Charges – RBC
A Russian Army general was arrested on fraud charges. Major General Alexander Dembitsky led a recently created army corps within the Leningrad Military District.
- Russian War Veteran Reportedly Jailed After Threatening Armed Revolt Against Kremlin
Alexander Lunin, a Russian war veteran, was jailed for threatening an armed revolt against the Kremlin. He claimed the Russian army would 'turn its weapons against the Kremlin' unless Putin met with him to address alleged abuse by military commanders.
- Not Peace Talks – Victory Talks
Russia is described as having lost the war, with Vladimir Putin's isolation and internal regime instability highlighted. Ukraine is urged to pursue victory, secure borders, and justice from a position of strength.
- Russian Army Downs Nearly 700 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
The Russian Army reportedly downed nearly 700 Ukrainian drones overnight. Unverified reports indicated a chemical factory and thermal power plant in the central Tula region were targeted in drone attacks.
- At French Army FPV competition, NATO soldiers race drones and swap tips
The French Army hosted its first international drone competition at Chaumont-Semoutiers airbase, where NATO soldiers raced FPV drones and shared tactical insights. The event combined drone racing with simulated military strikes, reflecting FPV drones' growing role in modern warfare, particularly in Ukraine, where they now inflict 60% of Russian army losses.
- Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled area leaves 10 dead
A Ukrainian drone strike on a university dormitory in Russian-controlled Luhansk killed 10 people and injured dozens. Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the attack and ordered the army to prepare a response.
- British general says we should be scared of 'formidable' Russian army that is 'significantly more lethal' than when it invaded Ukraine
A British general warns that the Russian army is 'formidable' and 'significantly more lethal' than during its invasion of Ukraine. The statement highlights concerns about Russia's enhanced military capabilities.
- Russian Army Preparing ‘Appropriate’ Response After Latvia Accused of Hosting Ukrainian Drones
Russia claims it is preparing a response after accusing Latvia of hosting Ukrainian drone attacks, though NATO has dismissed these allegations. NATO denies allowing Ukraine to launch drone operations from its territory, rejecting Moscow's accusations as unfounded.
- How to escape Russia’s army: Soldiers serving in Ukraine seek a way out
Russia's army is facing a desertion crisis as soldiers seek to escape serving in Ukraine, with many trying to find a way out of the conflict. The Russian army continues to use waves of soldiers to attack Ukraine's defensive positions. This has led to a significant challenge for the Russian military.
- Russian Attack on Ukrainian Cities Kills Four People, Zelenskiy Says
A Russian attack on Ukrainian cities using an Iranian-designed Shahed 136 drone killed four people, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The drone was observed flying over Kyiv during the attack on December 27.