Israeli Defense Minister Praises Russia's Understanding of Its Needs in Syria

Israel appreciates Moscow's understanding of its security interests, including those in Syria, Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said after his meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Thursday.

Rusia actualiza varios tipos de aeronaves que han participado en operaciones en Siria

11 tipos de aviones y helicópteros rusos están siendo modernizados considerando los resultados de su uso en combates reales en Siria, ha manifestado este viernes el ministro ruso de Defensa, Serguéi Shoigu, informa RIA Novosti.

Syrian Army stopped 3 attempts by militants to use chemical weapons : Russian MoD

Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoygu stated on Tuesday that the Syrian military had stopped three attempts by the militants to use chemical weapons in the East Ghouta.

Russian defense minister holds talks with Assad

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu had talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus on Tuesday at the instruction of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian foreign ministry reported.

Russian defense minister's plane buzzed over Baltic by NATO jet (video)

A plane carrying Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu was buzzed by a NATO F-16 fighter jet as it flew over the Baltic Sea, but was seen off by a Russian Sukhoi-27 military jet, Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday.

West to Blame for Chaos, Terror Attacks in Mideast: Russian FM

The Russian foreign minister said the Western states, which pursued regime change policies and funded terrormilitants, are to blame for the chaos and terror attacks in the Middle East, especially in Libya.

Moscou sait qui possède des armes chimiques en Syrie

Le ministère russe de la Défense dispose d’informations sur les terroristes possédant des armes chimiques en Syrie, a déclaré mercredi le ministre russe de la Défense Sergueï Choïgou.

Sergey Shoigu slams Carter's claim on Russian efforts in fight against ISIS

Pentagon chief Ashton Carter surely picked the wrong country when he said that Russia’s contribution to the struggle against terrorism in Syria was zero, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said at a meeting with top Defense Ministry officials on Tuesday.

China, Russia pledge to enhance military cooperation

China attaches great importance to military cooperation with Russia and is ready to strengthen bilateral strategic mutual trust, said top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng on Wednesday.

Russian carrier takes part in massive strikes on terrorists in Syria’s Idlib & Homs provinces: Russian MoD

The Russian military has launched a large-scale operation against terrorists stationed in Homs and Idlib provinces of Syria, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday.

Shoigu : The so-called moderate opposition shoot dozens of civilians every day. Political process in Syria has been postponed indefinitely

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that ” the so-called moderate opposition shoot dozens of civilians every day for trying to approach the humanitarian corridors.”

As Russian Ships Complete Passage to Med, Moscow is 'Surprised' by Western Buzz

Russia's aircraft carrier group has concluded its passage to the Mediterranean and was replenished by auxiliary ships last week, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday.

Russia will position troops fifty miles from Alaska

Russia has announced plans to position a new coastal defense military division along its eastern coast, with some troops expected to be stationed approximately 50 miles from Alaska.

Russian defense ministry is optimistic about reaction to humanitarian operation in Aleppo

The first foreign reaction to Russia’s request to support the humanitarian operation in Aleppo is inspiring some optimism, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov told journalists on Friday.

Assad offers amnesty to Syria "rebels" who surrender: SANA

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has offered amnesty to "rebels" who surrender, according to state media reports on Thursday.

Russian defense Minister: Participation in war against terrorism prevented terrorists from returning to Russia

Russian defense Minister Sergey Shoygu affirmed on Friday that his country’s participation in the war against terrorism in Syria has prevented a lot of terrorists from returning to Russia.

Russia to suggest NATO having trust measures for secure flights above Baltic Sea

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered beginning of work on a system of trust measures to raise security of the flights above the Baltic Sea, the ministry’s press service told TASS on Saturday.

Russian Defense Minister holds talks with Syrian President Assad, visits Hmeimim Airbase in Lattakia

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu by the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with President Bashar al-Assad during his working visit to Syria, the Defense Ministry reported.

Kiev issues note of protest over Russian defense minister’s trip to Crimea

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has expressed protest and referred a note to the Russian Foreign Ministry over a recent working trip to Crimea by Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.

Russia: Continued infiltration of terrorists to Syria threatens cessation of hostilities agreement

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu warned that the continued infiltration of terrorists belonging to Jabhat al-Nusra and ISIS through the Turkish-Syrian border threatens the cessation of hostilities agreement in Syria.