For the first time since the Krelim launched a military operation in Ukraine nearly three months ago; US defense secretary Lloyd Austin and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu spoke over the phone on Friday.

A polling in Moscow shows that President Vladimir Putin’s ratings have increased among Russians since the start of a military operation in Ukraine.

Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has visited Syria for talks with President Bashar al-Assad about military cooperation as well as counterterrorism.

Russia and China sign a road map for closer military ties amid rising tensions with the US over its increased military activities near the two countries’ borders.

Ties between Iran and Russia have been close, especially when it comes to the joint military operations while fighting terrorists in Syria.

Russia and China wrap up their five-day joint strategic military drills in Northwest China involving over 10,000 troops and advanced weaponry.

The Russian Defense Ministry says troops from Russia and Uzbekistan have begun joint military drills near the border with Afghanistan.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says the United States is seeking to take root in Central Asia following its withdrawal from Afghanistan, where it has faced a complete failure.

Russia says Daesh militants are moving into Afghanistan from several countries, stressing that it will bolster Tajikistan's military with weapons, equipment, and training amid the "deteriorating" situation in Afghanistan.

The Kurdish-led SDF militant group thanks Moscow for striking a deal with Ankara, which ended a Turkish offensive against Kurdish militants in northern Syria.