Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia
They were joined by Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate Metropolitan Antony of Volokolamsk and Metropolitan Irinej of Bačka of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
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They were joined by Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate Metropolitan Antony of Volokolamsk and Metropolitan Irinej of Bačka of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
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Key statements by the President at the meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission
🔸In 2024, nearly all defence enterprises fulfilled defence contracts in full, on time, and to a high standard, with some weapons even supplied ahead of schedule.
🔸Last year, the production of ordnance in Russia more than doubled. The troops received over 4,000 armoured vehicles and 180 combat aircraft and helicopters.
🔸Over 1.5 million drones of various types were supplied to the Russian Armed Forces in 2024. The production of FPV drones will be increased further.
🔸The weapon systems that are in the highest demand on the frontlines are being rapidly improved, and their performance parameters are being upgraded, taking into account practical aspects of their use in combat, as well as the evolution of enemy countermeasures.
🔸The experience Russia gained in the special military operation in terms of both tactics and weapon technology development is being studied by all the world's armies. Russia must be one step ahead, as it has done many times recently.
🔸It is necessary to update the curricula for military schools and academies, as well as schools for junior and non-commissioned officers, with a view to incorporate the actual combat experience. Additionally, combat manuals for the Ground Forces must be overhauled accordingly.
🔸Global military technology trends must receive as much consideration possible, which involves predicting and having an idea of what armed conflict will be like in the future.
🔸It is imperative to ramp up the production of robotic systems designed for various purposes and operational environments. Special attention must be paid to unmanned boats and other naval systems.
🔸Another pertinent task is developing laser systems capable of dispatching various targets, including primarily drones, as well as other military targets in the future.
🔸Russia must complete establishing a satellite constellation comprising spacecraft of various purpose to conduct intelligence operations of all types and ensure stable and continuous communication protected against any kind of intrusion or jamming.
🔸The domestic production of well-protected software and AI-based technologies should be increased and their use expanded, so that they can be employed in integrated automated command and control systems.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
🔸In 2024, nearly all defence enterprises fulfilled defence contracts in full, on time, and to a high standard, with some weapons even supplied ahead of schedule.
🔸Last year, the production of ordnance in Russia more than doubled. The troops received over 4,000 armoured vehicles and 180 combat aircraft and helicopters.
🔸Over 1.5 million drones of various types were supplied to the Russian Armed Forces in 2024. The production of FPV drones will be increased further.
🔸The weapon systems that are in the highest demand on the frontlines are being rapidly improved, and their performance parameters are being upgraded, taking into account practical aspects of their use in combat, as well as the evolution of enemy countermeasures.
🔸The experience Russia gained in the special military operation in terms of both tactics and weapon technology development is being studied by all the world's armies. Russia must be one step ahead, as it has done many times recently.
🔸It is necessary to update the curricula for military schools and academies, as well as schools for junior and non-commissioned officers, with a view to incorporate the actual combat experience. Additionally, combat manuals for the Ground Forces must be overhauled accordingly.
🔸Global military technology trends must receive as much consideration possible, which involves predicting and having an idea of what armed conflict will be like in the future.
🔸It is imperative to ramp up the production of robotic systems designed for various purposes and operational environments. Special attention must be paid to unmanned boats and other naval systems.
🔸Another pertinent task is developing laser systems capable of dispatching various targets, including primarily drones, as well as other military targets in the future.
🔸Russia must complete establishing a satellite constellation comprising spacecraft of various purpose to conduct intelligence operations of all types and ensure stable and continuous communication protected against any kind of intrusion or jamming.
🔸The domestic production of well-protected software and AI-based technologies should be increased and their use expanded, so that they can be employed in integrated automated command and control systems.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
The President discussed the development of the military-industrial complex with permanent members of the Security Council
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Talks between Vladimir Putin and US Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff begin at the Kremlin
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The President congratulated commanders on the Kursk region liberation
With regard to completing the Kursk region liberation, Vladimir Putin had a phone call with the military group commanding officer, and commanders of the detachments that had distinguished themselves the most during this operation, congratulated them on the victory and commended their heroic actions.
With regard to completing the Kursk region liberation, Vladimir Putin had a phone call with the military group commanding officer, and commanders of the detachments that had distinguished themselves the most during this operation, congratulated them on the victory and commended their heroic actions.
The President of Russia has declared a ceasefire for the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War
By order of Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, the Russian side, guided by humanitarian motives, announces a ceasefire for the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War to last from May 8, 00:00 Moscow time to May 11, 00:00 Moscow time. Any military operations will be ceased during this period.
Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example.
In the event of any violations of the ceasefire by the Ukrainian side, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will give a proportionate and efficient response.
The Russian side reiterates its willingness to enter peace talks without preconditions, with a view to eliminating the root causes behind the Ukraine crisis and establishing constructive interaction with international partners.
By order of Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, the Russian side, guided by humanitarian motives, announces a ceasefire for the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War to last from May 8, 00:00 Moscow time to May 11, 00:00 Moscow time. Any military operations will be ceased during this period.
Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example.
In the event of any violations of the ceasefire by the Ukrainian side, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will give a proportionate and efficient response.
The Russian side reiterates its willingness to enter peace talks without preconditions, with a view to eliminating the root causes behind the Ukraine crisis and establishing constructive interaction with international partners.