Military history of the Russian Federation

The Russian Federation is a country that was formed in 1991 after the Soviet Union split into many different parts. The military history of the Russian Federation is the history of how it has defended itself and fought wars against other countries. It has a long and proud history of defending itself and its allies against foreign enemies. The Russian Federation has faced enemies in multiple wars and conflicts including the Soviet War in Afghanistan (1979–1989), the First and Second Chechen Wars (1994–1996, 1999–2009), and the Russo-Georgian War (2008). The Russian Armed Forces is the largest in Europe, and it has the fifth-largest military budget in the world. Russian military tactics have evolved over the years, and today it is one of the most powerful militaries in the world.