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Dvornikov: The Southern Military District has increased its potential by creating new divisions and military units
The commander of the troops noted that the combat potential of the district was quite impressive before
The Southern Military District (SE) has noticeably increased its combat potential by creating new divisions and military units, the commander of the troops of the SE, Alexander Dvornikov, told reporters on Tuesday during the final board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The Northern Fleet in 2021 ensured the security of Russia's maritime communications
According to the commander of the SF Alexander Moiseev, these tasks were solved during the 10th Arctic campaign
In 2021, the Northern Fleet was preparing the Arctic group to ensure the security of maritime communications and areas of maritime economic activity of the Russian Federation, the commander of the SF Alexander Moiseev told reporters on Tuesday.
Shoigu said about the growing tension at the borders of Russia
The military-political situation in the world is escalating. Tensions on the western and eastern borders of Russia are increasing. This was announced on Tuesday, December 21, by the head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu at an expanded message of the board of the military department.
Shoigu showed Putin the latest system that helped fighters to direct strikes in Syria
According to the head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, automated control and communication systems are already being integrated into all management links
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu demonstrated to Russian President Vladimir Putin the newest element of the ESU TK [Unified Tactical Management System], which helped Russian servicemen in Syria to direct strikes at targets. Footage of the inspection of the exhibition, which was organized as part of an expanded meeting of the board of the military department, was distributed by the Ruptly video agency.
A number of Russian security proposals are clearly unacceptable, the rest can be discussed, contacts are possible in early 2022 - Blinken
Some of Russia's security proposals clearly cannot be accepted by Washington, and dialogue on other issues may start in early 2022, the head of the State Department Anthony Blinken said on Tuesday.
The number of Turkish drones destroyed by the Russian "Shell" has been named
Russian missile systems "Pantsir-S1" destroyed more than 40 Turkish drones
During the military conflict in Syria and Libya, Russian Pantsir-S1 missile systems destroyed more than 40 Turkish Anka and Bayraktar attack drones. This number was announced by the head of the Department for the construction and development of the system for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia Alexander Novikov on the program "Vesti Nedelya" on the TV channel "Russia 1".
The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine declares the possibility of resolving the conflict in Donbass only through political and diplomatic means
The end of the conflict in the east of Ukraine is possible through political and diplomatic means, but in case of threats to the territorial integrity of the country will not make any concessions, emphasizes the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry Alexey Reznikov.
Putin splits NATO - Lithuania
Russia's demands to limit the US presence in Europe are aimed at splitting NATO.
This was stated by Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anushauskas during a joint press conference with the head of the German military department Kristine Lambrecht, quoted Rubaltic.ru portal BNS.lt .
Head of unmanned aviation Novikov: Orion will be able to cope with Bayraktar
Russian Orion reconnaissance and strike drones are capable of coping with Turkish-made Bayraktar drones in the event of a collision, Major General Alexander Novikov, the head of unmanned aviation of the Russian Federation, said on Sunday.
Russia's ally bought weapons from a NATO member
Bayraktar drones have entered service in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan has received Turkish Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles. They were examined by President Sadyr Zhaparov, the press service of the head of state reported. Drones, as noted, have entered service with the GKNB Border Service.
The Defense Ministry considers the Turkish Bayraktar drone an easy target for air defense
According to Yuri Muravkin, Deputy chief of the anti-aircraft missile forces of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Bayraktar has such characteristics that it is not difficult to shoot down a drone even for a calculation prepared for a "satisfactory" assessment.
The German Defense Ministry announced possible sanctions against Russia in the situation with Ukraine
German Defense Minister Kristine Lambrecht on Sunday, December 19, in an interview with Bild am Sonntag, said that the German authorities may use threats of sanctions against Russia against the background of the situation with Ukraine.
Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the EU Chizhov: NATO expansion would be a violation of the obligations of the countries of Europe plus the USA and Canada within the OSCE
Russia's Permanent Representative to the EU, Vladimir Chizhov, said that NATO expansion in itself would be a violation of the political obligations assumed by all countries of the European continent plus the United States and Canada within the OSCE
President Putin: the role of foreign intelligence in ensuring Russia's security is growing
The role of foreign intelligence in ensuring the security of the Russian Federation is growing, this concerns the operational and qualitative analysis of international information, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Source: the first test launch of the Sarmat ICBM was postponed to 2022
In case of successful launches, decisions will be made on the adoption of the complex for Strategic Missile Forces, the interlocutor of TASS noted
The first test launch of the newest liquid-fueled heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "Sarmat" has been postponed to 2022. This was reported to TASS by a source in the military-industrial complex.
Borrel intends to present an updated version of the EU security concept in January 2022
The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrel, said that in January 2022 he would submit an updated version of the Strategic Compass security concept to the heads of the Foreign and Defense Ministries of the EU countries for consideration.
India conducted another test of the Agni-5 ICBM
According to Western media reports, as part of the so-called arms race on the subcontinent, India conducted the eighth test of a strategic intercontinental ballistic missile "AGNI-5" (AGNI-5) of its own design. The launch that took place was the first "user launch" after the system was put into service and the first night test of the product.
The United States is concerned about the intention of China and Indonesia to purchase Russian Su-35
China and Indonesia are planning to purchase Russian multipurpose super-maneuverable Su-35 fighters for their air forces. This was reported by the American magazine The National Interest (TNI) with reference to its sources.
Peskov allowed the deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russia will take measures to "balance" the situation if NATO places nuclear weapons near the country's borders, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He also added that in such a situation, "a variety of options are possible."
The Scientific Council of the Security Council of the Russian Federation has developed measures to combat color revolutions
On Monday, the Scientific Council of the Russian Security Council discussed possible challenges and threats to Russia's security in connection with geopolitical changes in the world.