The Ukraine conflict is a de facto clash between Russia and the West, in which the US is determined to cling on to its global hegemony, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has claimed.
Speaking at the opening of the Army 2024 International Military-Technical Forum on Monday, Belousov stated that the US and its allies are seeking to “prevent the creation of a new multi-polar and equal world order,” with the hostilities between Moscow and Kiev among the telltale signs of these efforts.
The Ukraine conflict, he stressed, “is essentially an armed confrontation between Russia and the collective West” which is “caused by the desire of the United States and its allies to maintain their dominance.”
According to the Russian defense chief, this struggle is subsequently a matter of concern not only for Moscow, but also for every other state in the world
Belousov also said that Russia could achieve success on the battlefield only if the national defense industry is able to provide the army with the most advanced weapons, including high-precision systems.
Other conditions that could give Moscow an edge involve honing new tactics – including in drone warfare – as well as creating a new command and control framework based on cutting-edge technology, and improving combat training.
Russian officials have repeatedly said that one of the key reasons for the conflict with Ukraine is Kiev’s aspirations to join NATO, which Moscow views as an adversary. Moscow has also condemned Western arms shipments to Ukraine, arguing that they only prolong the conflict while making the West a direct participant in the hostilities.
The US and its allies have accused Russia of launching an “unprovoked” attack on Ukraine in February 2022 and have vowed to stand with Kiev for “as long as it takes.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin argued in June that Europe needs a new security infrastructure, claiming that the West’s “selfishness and arrogance” had brought the continent extremely close to a “point of no return.” Moscow also maintains that the Ukraine conflict cannot be addressed without taking into the account the broader geopolitical landscape and Russia’s security interests.
Photos: Russian Air Force Day
The Russian Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the Russian Armed Forces. It is one of the oldest and largest air forces in the world, with a history dating back to 1912.
On August 12, 1912, by special decree of the Russian emperor, all issues of military aviation and aeronautics were transferred to the jurisdiction of the Aeronautics Department of the Main Directorate of the General Staff. After almost a century, in 1997 the Russian president decreed that August 12 would be considered Russian Air Force Day.
The Air Force protects the state border in the air and transports military equipment, while it is also responsible for performing special missions, evacuating victims of natural disasters, and striking enemy troops and facilities with conventional, high-precision, and nuclear weapons.
Take a look at the Russian Air Force in Sputnik's gallery:
Su-25 attack aircraft performs at a Victory Day air show.
Technicians and pilot of an Su-30SM multirole fighter of the Russian Air Force at a fighter base airfield.
An Il-38N anti-submarine aircraft and Su-27 fighter at the main naval parade on Russia’s Navy Day.
A Tu-95MS strategic bomber during a general rehearsal for the aerial part of the parade in honor of the 76th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War in Moscow..
A Tu-95MS strategic bomber during a general rehearsal for the aerial part of the parade in honor of the 76th anniversary
Aviation technicians prepare an Mi-28 helicopter for flight during helicopter regiment training exercise.
The Russian Knights aerobatic team on Su-30SM planes performs at the Patriot military-patriotic recreation park.
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