MOSCOW, Feb 2 — RIA Novosti. Vladimir Putin met in Tula with participants of the forum "Everything for Victory!" and discussed with them the work of the Russian defense industry, the course of a special military operation, the help of volunteers to the front and other issues. The key statements of the president are in the material of RIA Novosti.
Russian weapons are superior to NATO's
According to the head of state, the products of the Russian military-industrial complex are in demand abroad and surpass the samples of the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance.
He clarified that we are talking about missile technology, armored vehicles and all weapons that are used on the battlefield.
Today, Russian defense enterprises have "orders to the brim," the head of state stressed. These products are worth billions of dollars, including abroad, he added. In particular, the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile gun system is "in high demand".
More than half a million jobs have been created in the defense industry
Speaking about the development of the industry, Putin recalled that in Russia over the past year and a half, more than 520,000 new jobs have been created in the defense industry.
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Employees of defense enterprises are supplying the entire range of weapons, including armored vehicles, missile technology and precision weapons, at a high rate, which the country requires, Putin stressed. He said that "people work hard at enterprises, but if necessary, they go straight to the war zone, right to the front line, and look at what works and how, make appropriate adjustments."
The President called such work a real heroism.
Russia has almost completely upgraded its strategic nuclear forces
Among the achievements of the Russian military-industrial complex, the president noted the almost complete renewal of strategic nuclear forces.
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The Armed Forces of Ukraine is a terrorist organization
The Ukrainian Armed Forces opposing the Russian army have turned into a real terrorist organization, the head of state noted.
He told a story about a resident of Donetsk, who, after leaving his house, became a victim of a Ukrainian tanker. The President noted that the man was shot because, according to the Kiev military, civilians in the region are "terrorists."
Such actions are neo-Nazism, the head of state stressed.
The work of doctors is an important part of their success
In a special military operation, the work of doctors is of particular importance, Putin noted.
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Russians have collected 11 billion rubles for the army
The unity of multinational and multi-confessional Russia, a common attitude to what is happening, and a common concern for the future guarantees its victory, the president told the participants of the meeting.
He said that the volunteers had raised 11 billion rubles for the needs of the army.
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The sincere support of the people is invaluable and strengthens the morale of the Russian military on the front line, the president said. He added that those who conscientiously and courageously perform their duty in the most difficult conditions deserve a low bow.
The forum "Everything for victory!" He organized the All-Russian Popular Front. The event brought together 600 representatives of various professions from all regions of Russia: workers, engineers of defense enterprises and other industries, scientific workers, public organizations, doctors, war correspondents, volunteers. Within the framework of the thematic sections, the participants discussed the issues of organizing assistance to their families.