Russian Armed Forces

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, commonly referred to as the Russian Armed Forces, are the military of Russia. It is organized into three service branches—the Ground Forces, Navy, and Aerospace Forces—two independent combat arms, and the Special Operations Forces Command.

Some of the key events about Russian Armed Forces

1992
Established as the official armed forces of the Russian Federation following the dissolution of the Soviet Union
1994
Participated in United Nations peacekeeping missions in various countries
1994
Widespread human rights abuses during the First Chechen War
1999
Successfully conducted counter-terrorism operations in Dagestan
1999
Indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas in the Second Chechen War
2000
Improved military training and modernization efforts began
2008
Initiated comprehensive military reforms to enhance combat readiness and efficiency
2008
Disproportionate use of force against Georgia in the Russo-Georgian War
2013
Expanded Arctic military presence to protect national interests in the region
2014
Illegal annexation of Crimea from Ukraine
2014
Military intervention in eastern Ukraine, supporting separatist forces
2015
Conducted effective anti-terrorism operations in Syria at the request of the Syrian government
2015
Involvement in the Syrian Civil War, accused of targeting civilians
2016
Organized the first International Army Games, promoting military cooperation and skill exchanges
2018
Successfully provided security for the FIFA World Cup hosted in Russia
2018
Alleged poisoning of a former Russian spy in Salisbury, UK
2020
Rapidly deployed medical units and resources to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic response
2020
Reported bounties on US troops in Afghanistan
2022
Full-scale invasion of Ukraine, causing widespread destruction and civilian casualties
2023
Alleged war crimes and human rights violations during the ongoing war in Ukraine

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