In the military buildup prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there was speculation about how the Kremlin might use the Spetsnaz, the country's special-operations forces. In late January ...
and Russia’s Spetsnaz special forces now receive better equipment, longer training and better officer training. They are also being dramatically expanded. The Marines for example are being ...
The following is an excerpt from Mark Galeotti's book, "Putin's Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine." Most countries' special forces emphasize physical fitness, determination and aggression. Russia's ...
"This was a guy who spanned the ultra-cerebral world of the spymaster and the action man world of Spetsnaz [special forces]," Mr Galeotti says. He would later, in 1981, instigate the creation of a ...
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