MOSCOW, Jumada I 19, 1436, Mar 10, 2015, SPA -- The Russian defence ministry said on Monday it had launched military exercises in the country's southern region of Stavropol, Reuters quoted the news agency RIA Novosti as reporting on Tuesday. The exercises involve artillerymen and multiple launch rocket systems, the agency reported, citing a statement. --SPA 11:24 LOCAL TIME 08:24 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w