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Zakharova expressed her concerns, stating, "For several months, 90,000 forces from 31 NATO member countries, along with Sweden, will be actively engaged near Russian borders, spanning from Norway to Romania."

The NSC, running through Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and further down to India, is viewed as an alternative to Western routes for trade.

Russia claimed the flight was on a route from Chkalovsky to Belgorod for the exchange of Ukrainian military personnel. However, Ukraine insisted the plane was carrying missiles for the S-300 air defense system.

The leaders discussed the intensification of mutually beneficial bilateral ties and the continuation of personal contacts.

In a Telegram post, Medvedev emphasized that such an attack on Russian launchers would not be perceived as an act of self-defense, but rather as a clear and direct justification for Russia to employ nuclear weapons against the offending state.

The Russia Defense Ministry disclosed that formations and military units within the Airborne Troops received more than 780 new and advanced pieces of military and special equipment during the year.

This influx of attack drones in the region allows for a simultaneous deployment of two drones working together, enhancing their effectiveness against DPR/RF soldiers.

Quoting the Foreign Minister, Russian media highlighted his acknowledgment of the U.S. labeling Russia as an adversary and indicated Russia's preparedness for various scenarios in this context.

Lavrov firmly stated, "It is both unacceptable to justify—let alone encourage—attacks and to respond to them using methods of collective punishment, a blatant violation of international humanitarian law."

Slyusar stated, "We have fulfilled the state defense orders. We have fulfilled all signed contracts according to the schedule. Everything has been delivered on time, and sometimes even ahead of the schedule."