Once hailed as Russia’s elite rapid-reaction force, the VDV has struggled disastrously in Ukraine, with units mauled and key cities like Kyiv and Mykolaiv slipping from their grasp. Designed for ...

“The planet is burning and spinning, Over our Motherland now smoking. And that means we need one victory. One for all – we will not stand for the price.” — Russian Airborne Forces’ service march, 1970 ...

The Soviet RPD was a weapon that was ahead of its time, yet soon after its widespread adoption was quickly superseded by superior firearms. Yet in many ways it was ...