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A grouping of unmanned aerial vehicles will be engaged in monitoring the situation

The Central Military District (CVO) has prepared over 110 consolidated detachments in 29 garrisons to eliminate possible emergencies and incidents in 2022. This was announced by the commander of the Central Military District, Colonel-General Alexander Lapin.

The "Thunder" exercises of the three strategic nuclear forces of Russia will be held in early 2022

Strategic command and staff exercises "Thunder" with the participation of all three components of the strategic nuclear forces (SNF) of Russia will be held in early 2022. A source close to the Russian Defense Ministry told TASS about this.

The British military stationed in Estonia was ordered to simulate activity near the border with Russia, the Mirror tabloid reported.

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Five nuclear powers - China, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, France - have issued a statement of commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and mutual non-targeting of missiles.

Moscow expects that the joint statement of the leaders of the five nuclear-armed countries will contribute to reducing international tensions, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

France wants to make a positive contribution to the tenth conference on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and confirm the priority of this treaty, the Elysee Palace said on Monday.

The statement of the five nuclear powers - China, Russia, Britain, the United States, France - on their commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) will help replace the rivalry of the great powers with their cooperation, Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said on Monday.

Turkish Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalyn said that Ankara is seriously concerned about the tension between Russia and Ukraine and is ready to play a role in de-escalating the situation.

The armed forces reliably ensure the military security of the country, firmly guard its national interests, the Minister of Defense noted

Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu in his New Year's greetings called the Russian armed forces one of the most modern and effective in the world.

The United States could discuss with Russia some specific issues related to Moscow's initiatives to ensure global security, in particular in the area of NATO expansion in the eastern direction, according to Stephen Pifer, an employee of the American Brookings Institution.

The Northern Fleet conducted about 12 launches of hypersonic cruise missiles "Zircon", according to the website of the Ministry of Defense. This year, the Northern Fleet has conducted more than 70 tests of new weapons, including hypersonic "Zircon" and "Dagger".

The combat potential of the Southern Military District (SE) will be increased to ensure the military security of Russia, said the commander of the district troops Alexander Dvornikov.

In 2021, ships and submarines of the Northern Fleet conducted at least 12 successful tests of 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missiles. In total, more than 70 tests of the latest weapons, including Dagger missile systems, took place.

Hungary is interested in successful negotiations between Russia and NATO, which will take place in January, because they give hope for mutual understanding between the parties, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.

On the basis of Russia's proposals on security guarantees, agreements on arms control can be reached in the future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

The dialogue between Russia and the United States through the heads of state is going on intensively, this gives hope for a reduction in tension in the world, in relations between our countries, a member of the international committee of the Federation Council, Senator from Crimea Sergey Tsekov told RIA Novosti on Friday.

Konstantin Zatulin, first deputy head of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and relations with compatriots, commenting on the talks between the leaders of Russia and the United States, told RIA Novosti that it is difficult to expect that everything desired will come true, but the threat of a military clash is gradually disappearing with this year.

NATO's dialogue with Russia will help keep Moscow from escalating against Ukraine, Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets said.

In political terms, the Armenian army does not set itself the task of conquering territories, and ensuring security is the country's biggest challenge, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.