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Aidar volunteers and conscript paratroopers held joint exercises. VIDEO Mobilized paratroopers and Afghan company of Aidar storm detachment of the Ukrainian army held open exercises at a training ground. 10.04.15 11:24 25 911 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

2,000 conscripts trained at a field near Kyiv. VIDEO Almost 2,000 of conscripted soldiers from all around Ukraine learn theory and practice of the war combat. 27.03.15 11:35 21 924 102 Society

Dogs that assist soldiers on Donbas checkpoints are trained in Western Ukraine. VIDEO The dogs are taught to reveal weapons and explosives. Canine handlers and their 'pupils' have conducted several trips to the front line. 25.03.15 12:59 10 645 30 Society

Kremlin announced withdrawal of ‘Iskander’ missile systems from the Kaliningrad region All Iskander ground missile systems and operational formations returned from the Kaliningrad region to the places of permanent deployment. 24.03.15 23:22 42 374 180 Incidents

Rada allows foreign troops to participate in military exercises in the territory of Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine gave consent to the admission of units of the armed forces of other states to the territory of Ukraine in 2015 to participate in the multinational exercises. 17.03.15 22:59 16 667 165 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko asks parliament to allow foreign military units to Ukraine Poroshenko proposes the Verkhovna Rada to approve the admission of units of the armed forces of other states into the territory of Ukraine in 2015 to participate in the multinational exercises. 10.03.15 13:34 102 832 315 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian warplanes exercised strikes on simulated enemy convoys in proximity to Donbas A training mission of warplanes, which involved more than 10 Su-34 strike fighters subordinate to the Southern Military District, was completed today in the south of the Russian Federation in proximity to the hostilities area in Donbas. 19.02.15 13:18 45 032 201 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Putin draws reservists to the color and prepares for war Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on conscription for military training for army reservist citizens in 2015. 05.02.15 16:42 414 289 1 324 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia launched military exercise in occupied Crimea The Russian Federation naval aviation started training and combat operations with launch of missiles at the Opuk training area in the occupied Crimea. 23.01.15 12:09 14 820 52 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Ukrainian Navy flagman held exercise in the Black Sea with the U.S. destroyer 'Donald Cook'. PHOTOS Ukrainian Navy held joint exercises with the U.S. destroyer 'Donald Cook' in the Black Sea. 14.01.15 13:29 49 542 177 Ukrainian Politics

First Joint Exercise of ATO Participants and Social Activists Held in Mariupol. PHOTOS The first special exercise with participation of the Armed Forces servicemen, the National Guard of Ukraine soldiers, and the representatives of the self-defense of Mariupol took place in the city. 20.11.14 14:27 31 679 52 Incidents

Ukraine to Take Part in NATO Exercises in Turkey The regional-scale NATO training to be launched Monday, Oct. 20 in Turkey. They will continue until Oct. 24 with participation of 12 partner countries of the Alliance. 20.10.14 12:48 4 726 35 Incidents

Russian Foreign Office States Joint NATO-Ukraine Exercises Threaten Truce in Donbas Resolution by NATO and Kyiv to perform joint exercises compromises the incipient progress in the reconciliation in Donbas. 11.09.14 16:32 27 793 117 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian-American Exercise "Sea Breeze-2014" held in the Black Sea. PHOTO report from Odesa Maritime and air phases are practised during the Ukrainian-American exercises "Sea Breeze - 2014" with the participation of the invited representatives of other countries' fleets. 10.09.14 11:05 47 813 85 Incidents

Russia to Begin New Large-Scale Military Exercises in the Pskov Region Russia launches the next large-scale Airborne troops exercises on Monday, August 11 with the participation of three thousand troops in the Pskov region. 11.08.14 11:32 33 803 160 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

U.S. State Department Calls Russia’s Military Exercises Near the Ukrainian Border Provocative Washington has expressed concern regarding exercises of the Russian air force which commenced on Monday, August 4. 05.08.14 07:08 43 509 309 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia Starts Military Exercises near Ukraine Involving more than 100 Planes and Helicopters Russia announced new military exercises involving bombers and fighter jets on Monday in a show of strength near the border with Ukraine. 04.08.14 10:58 66 999 470 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia Announces Large-Scale Military Exercises near the Ukrainian Border Large-scale military exercises began in southern Russia. The Russian army aviation will conduct launches of unguided missiles, cannon and mortars shelling of various targets. 29.07.14 16:37 105 077 415 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Hundreds of NATO Tanks and Armored Vehicles Deployed to Russia's Borders for Military Exercises. VIDEO Military cargo ships started unloading NATO tanks in the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda. Armored vehicles delivered by sea to Lithuania will take part in one of the Treaty’s largest exercises "Saber Strike 2014". 06.06.14 10:26 148 280 454 World