The Czech Republic said it would add armored personnel carriers and technology to prevent electronic attacks as part of a military modernization spurred in part by Russian actions in the region.
Due to fluctuation in the value of the ruble against the euro, the government in Moscow made about $1 billion on the postponed deal.
During the flights, which will be flown over a route agreed by Russia, Canada and the U.S., Russian Air Force specialists on board will control the use of surveillance equipment.
Kerry was in Samarkand to meet his five Central Asian counterparts and reassure them of continued U.S. engagement in the strategic region.
The two held talks in the ancient Uzbek city of Samarkand Sunday
After Washington's announcement it would deploy ground troops in Syria, Moscow stressed the need for U.S.-Russia cooperation in the region.
Russia isn't the "partner we thought we had,” the head of United States' command in Europe said Friday.
Russia has been conducting more drills than ever before in regions that are in or close to Europe, such as the Baltic, Mediterranean, Atlantic and Black Sea.
The polish military has launched an investigation after 10,000 of its military personnel received calls from a mysterious Russian number.
Funds for the search effort to locate missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 could dry up by March, prompting calls for China to contribute financially.
Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter revealed more corruption at the football association over the selection process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Ukrainian officials have increased the capacity of the country's military since the start of the conflict 18 months ago, but some basic resources are still lacking.
After 18 months of conflict, separatists announced the beginning of mortar withdrawal as a two-month truce hangs in the balance.
The parents of a 19-year-old Russian soldier were told his death in Syria was a suicide due to an argument with his girlfriend, but they don't believe it.
Comments from Russia's Finance Minister over the country's Reserve Fund have raised further concerns about the real state of the country's economy.
At a moment of heightened terrorism fears, Russia has detained 150 migrant workers accused of ties to militant groups.
The east-west division among Ukraine voters has plagued the country since it became independent in 1991.
The Wookiee was fined the equivalent of $7.50 for canvassing on voting day but said his money is tied up in an intergalactic bank.
As problems mount and uncertainties grow, one local artist has satirized the political contest through the beloved HBO show "Game of Thrones."
The Euroskeptic Law and Justice Party Sunday ended eight years of centrist rule and handed victory to Euroskeptics who oppose refugees and welfare promises.
With more than 140 political parties registered, Ukraine's local elections Sunday could wind up being a referendum on the policies of the national government in Kiev.
Attacks by hackers holding access to computers for ransom are typically traced back to Russia or Eastern Europe, where technical skills are in heavy supply, but jobs aren't.