Shoigu

The Russian president has turned to his close ally Sergei Shoigu, former Emergencies Minister, after the Defence Minister was engulfed in a corruption scandal.

One of country’s most prominent politicians believes the capital should be located further away from its Western borders. 

Sergei Shoigu says 'utter nonsense' that army is 'total wreck'.

Russian technology is capable of delivering aircraft to land on water and ice and bringing vital links to Siberian communities, Shoigu says.

Society’s president Sergei Shoigu - Russian defence minister - even hinted at possibility of cloning during annual meeting.

Revamped airfields on target in key Siberian locations as military is boosted in energy-rich region.

Head of state believed to be in scenic Khakassia after his presidential plane spotted in Abakan.

Swift response by the Russian president to Canada's move to claim seabed under the North Pole and surrounding waters.

The manoeuvres involved around 160,000 troops, 5,000 tanks, 130 combat aircraft and 70 warships.