Russian Ministry of Defence

The Russian Ministry of Defence is the main administrative and executive body of the Russian Armed Forces. It is responsible for the command, control, and administration of the military. The Ministry is newsworthy due to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and its involvement in international conflicts. Recent news articles highlight the Ministry's role in the conflict in Ukraine, including reported shelling of Belgorod, and missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. The Ministry also confirmed that Russian forces assisted in repelling an ISIL attack on Niger's airport. These events underscore the Ministry's continued active role in military operations both within Ukraine and abroad, making it a significant actor in international relations and security.