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Lavrov at @IMEMO_RAN/@interfax_news 'virtual' Primakov readings:
Some solid #stratdela-related stuff after ~0:30.
A full readout will likely be released here: mid.ru/ru/foreign_pol…
(Everything's in Russian:))
Some solid #stratdela-related stuff after ~0:30.
A full readout will likely be released here: mid.ru/ru/foreign_pol…
(Everything's in Russian:))
Russian readout of Lavrov Q&A at Primakov Readings yesterday posted. Too much for a thread, but expect an English translation soon: mid.ru/en/foreign_pol… 
Okay, anyway:
- P5 summit won't focus on nuclear issues (not to pressure China), but it will be an important topic
- Russia interested in the statement that a nuclear war can't be won, the US not so much
- Ryabkov/Billingslea working groups (post-Vienna) will meet Julya 27-30
- P5 summit won't focus on nuclear issues (not to pressure China), but it will be an important topic
- Russia interested in the statement that a nuclear war can't be won, the US not so much
- Ryabkov/Billingslea working groups (post-Vienna) will meet Julya 27-30
Full interview w. deputy minister of defense A.Krivoruchko available online: oborona.ru/includes/perio…
Some major takeaways in a thread.
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Some major takeaways in a thread.
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Planned deleveries to the Navy:
2020 - 22 combatant ships (incl. unspecified number of SSBNs)+15 support vessels
2021 - 20 combatant ships (incl. 1 SSBN)+20 support vessels
2022 - 19 combatant ships (incl. 1 SSBN)+19 support vessels
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2020 - 22 combatant ships (incl. unspecified number of SSBNs)+15 support vessels
2021 - 20 combatant ships (incl. 1 SSBN)+20 support vessels
2022 - 19 combatant ships (incl. 1 SSBN)+19 support vessels
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Air Defense:
Contracts signed on (brgd sets)
- 8 Tor-M2
- 2 Tor-M2DT (for Arctic)
- 7 Buk-M3
- 1 S-300V4
1 S-400 to be received in 2020, new contract being prepared on annual deliveries till 2024
New contract being prepared on 4 S-350, deliveries in 2021 and 2023.
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Contracts signed on (brgd sets)
- 8 Tor-M2
- 2 Tor-M2DT (for Arctic)
- 7 Buk-M3
- 1 S-300V4
1 S-400 to be received in 2020, new contract being prepared on annual deliveries till 2024
New contract being prepared on 4 S-350, deliveries in 2021 and 2023.
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Another "Anniversary Interview" by SRF commander Karakayev:
redstar.ru/yadernyj-shhit…
Stay tuned for a thread.
#RVSN60 #stratdela #hyperhype
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redstar.ru/yadernyj-shhit…
Stay tuned for a thread.
#RVSN60 #stratdela #hyperhype
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Lots of stuff said elsewhere over last few weeks, or even earlier.
5 ICBM launches in 2019 (3xPL, 2xKY),6 planned for 2020 (5xPL, 1x??).
KY test range modernization completed in 2019: new set of measuring and comms equipment, real-time information for Central Command Post.
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5 ICBM launches in 2019 (3xPL, 2xKY),6 planned for 2020 (5xPL, 1x??).
KY test range modernization completed in 2019: new set of measuring and comms equipment, real-time information for Central Command Post.
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#NewSTART mentioned A LOT:
- ceilings as the only numbers that can be disclosed on SRF (~60% of delivery vehicles and warheads).
- ~70% of 18 annual inspections by the US are on SRF objects
- expressed hope that "common sense" will prevail with regard to US stance on extension
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- ceilings as the only numbers that can be disclosed on SRF (~60% of delivery vehicles and warheads).
- ~70% of 18 annual inspections by the US are on SRF objects
- expressed hope that "common sense" will prevail with regard to US stance on extension
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