A COVERED MARKET COLLAPSED IN MOSCOW
Russian Emergency Situations Minister Sergei Shoigu joins a rescue operation at the scene of a collapsed market building in Moscow, February 23, 2006. The Bauman market in the eastern part of Moscow collapsed possibly due to the weight of snow on its roof, killing at least 45 people and trapping others in the rubble. (UPI Photo/Anatoli Zhdanov)
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The first wing of Russian fighter jets will arrive at a military airbase in Belarus later this year, Russia's defense minister said Tuesday.
Russia aims to defend its western frontier with missile defense and fighter jets at a military base in Belarus, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
Russian citizens taking part in a public opinion survey said they were generally satisfied with the performance of their government, data show.
China's new leadership, seeking closer military cooperation with Russia, agreed to buy 24 Su-35 fighter jets and four submarines from Moscow, state media said.
The Chinese government aims to shore up military and political ties with Russia, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
Russia's armed forces need to be modernized and be capable of responding to "hot spots" near its borders, newly appointed Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says.
China will work with Russia to further develop overall and military relations, President Hu Jintao said in his meeting with Russia's new defense minister.
Russian President Vladimir Putin named Col. Gen. Valery Gerasimov to head the armed forces General Staff after firing Gen. Nikolai Makarov, officials said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday he fired his defense minister amid one of the biggest corruption cases the country has seen.
A fire on a Russian nuclear submarine in dry dock appears to have been caused by violations of fire safety regulations, officials said Friday.
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