Russian nuclear forces placed on high alert after Putin order -Interfax

(Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry on Monday said its nuclear missile forces and Northern and Pacific fleets had been placed on enhanced combat duty, the Interfax news agency reported, in…

Putin to oversee nuclear drills during standoff over Ukraine

By Tom Balmforth MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin will oversee exercises by Russia's nuclear forces on Saturday involving the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles, the defence ministry said,…

Russia starts navy drills in Barents Sea – report

MOSCOW (Reuters) - More than 20 ships from Russia's Northern fleet have started drills in the Barents Sea, the Interfax news agency cited the fleet as saying on Tuesday. The…

Russian navy holds anti-submarine drills in Norwegian Sea

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vessels of Russia's Northern Fleet have completed anti-submarine drills in the Norwegian Sea, the Russian defence ministry said on Monday, part of a broader naval exercise amid…