Ministry of Defence of Russia

The Ministry of Defence of Russia is the executive body responsible for the command and administration of the Russian Armed Forces. It plays a central role in Russia's national security and military strategy. Currently, the Ministry is newsworthy due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Recent events involving the Ministry include Russia's claim of taking full control of the Luhansk region, the crash of a Russian military transport plane in Crimea resulting in fatalities, and Russian claims of intercepting hundreds of Ukrainian drones. Furthermore, Ukraine has accused Russia of using the Oreshnik missile, a newly developed weapon, in strikes on western Ukraine. These events highlight the Ministry's direct involvement in the war and its response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, including infrastructure. The Ministry's actions and statements are significant in understanding the trajectory and intensity of the conflict.