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ARLINGTON, Va., March 24 (UPI) -- The return of Russia as a world power comes after a brief, economically driven absence in the late 1990s. Russia has been through periods of inward retrenchment before. However, with control over massive oil and gas reserves, Russia has re-emerged as a powerhouse. Now that nation is causing friction around its borders on issues from energy supplies to missile defense. New member states of the U.S.-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization have been particular targets.
MOSCOW, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Russian Defense Ministry called reports that top officers have resigned to protest proposed reforms "brazen lies" Saturday.
MOSCOW, April 23 (UPI) -- Russian Air Force commanders insist their resumed strategic bomber patrols over the North Atlantic Ocean comply with international law.
MOSCOW, March 26 (UPI) -- NATO fighters intercepted Russian bombers conducting refueling exercises near Alaska Wednesday, a spokesman for the Russian air force said.
MOSCOW, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- The Russian Air Force has launched long-range air patrol rehearsal missions in its northern region, a leading commander said Wednesday.
MOSCOW, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- The Russian navy says it is in the final stages of its first major exercises in the North Atlantic in 15 years.
MOSCOW, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Russia resumed long-range military flights along the coasts of Alaska and Canada after a 17-year hiatus.
MOSCOW, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- A military spokesman said Russian air force strategic bombers would conduct a series of long-range training flights through Friday.
MOSCOW, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- The Russian air force Friday said it had returned its Su-24 tactical bombers in the Far East to service.
TBILISI, Georgia, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- For the second time this month, Georgia has accused Russia of violating its airspace, which Moscow again vehemently denied.