Medal "For Strengthening Military Cooperation"

Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, and in some cases to ordinary citizens of Russia or foreign citizens for merits in strengthening the brotherhood of arms and fostering military cooperation with friendly nations. Type 1 medal (left) was awarded between 1995 and 2009. The type 2 medal (center) with new ribbon and reverse was awarded between 2009 and 2017, the type 3 medal (right) with new ribbon has been awarded since 2017.