Much is written and claimed about the Spetsnaz. Rather less is known for sure, despite what is now quite an industry in Russian-language books on them, from memoirs to survival skills guides.

In December, Russian social media outlets were quick to tout how an American M1 Abrams main battle tank (MBT) was being sent to the Uralvagonzavod research and development facility for evaluation.

WW3 fears as Russia has boosts its covert operations spy and special forces battalions whilst 'stubborn' western leaders ignore the growing threat to NATO and its allies ...

He committed an alleged crime when he said in a radio interview that “Lithuanians opened fire at Lithuanians” when the Soviet Spetsnaz forces were regaining control over the Vilnius ...