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Russia: White Swan Strategic Missile Bomber
The Russian defence forces recently unveiled a new Tupolev Tu-160M. It is a missile bomber. It is also known as “White Swan”. About White Swan The White Swan can fly at an altitude of 600 metres. The bomber has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
US – Russia Key Dialogue on Ukraine
On January 10, 2022, the US and Russian officials met in Geneva. They are to discuss on several issues including the tensions around Ukraine. Why has the dialogue come up? The US and other western countries are under the fear ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Russia formally exits from Open Skies pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed a law formalizing Russia’s withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty, after United States withdrew from pact in 2020. Key Points Open Skies Treaty is an international treaty that allow nations to collect information on one ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
US- Russia Open Skies Treaty
US administration led by Biden, does not seek to re-join Open Skies Treaty with Russia. Highlights The treaty is a key arms control agreement, that allowed US and Russia to fly surveillance aircraft over their military facilities According to US ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
S-400 Triumf SA-21 Growler
The Russian Government has agreed to deliver the first regimental set of S-400 Triumf SA-21 Growler Air Defence System to India. India and Russia have signed a 5.43 billion USD contract on the defence system. The NATO reporting name of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
New START Treaty
The US President Joe Biden recently proposed to extend New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) Treaty by five years. Russia has welcomed the proposal. Key Features of New START Treaty The New START Treaty was signed between United States and ..