Russia's new ground forces capabilities, limitations and implications for international security

This Whitehall Paper provides an in-depth analysis of Russia's Ground Forces, including airborne and naval troops. It examines their role in Russian foreign policy, reforms to units' equipment and operational roles, performance during combat operations against Ukraine, and current unit dep...

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Main Authors: Sutyagin, Igor (Author), Bronk, Justin (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Abingdon RUSI 2017
Series:Whitehall paper series 89
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • 1. Military Force as a Tool of Russian Foreign Policy
  • 2. Equipment, Organisational and Doctrinal Reforms of Land Forces
  • 3. Geographical Distribution and Mission Assignments of Russian Military Units-- Conclusions
  • Appendix I. Estimate of the Strength of Russian Ground Troops
  • Appendix II. Estimate of the Strength of Russian Land Forces in 2014