Belousov called the Russian Army the most combat-ready in the world

In the outgoing year 2025, the Russian Armed Forces (AF) continued to increase their combat capabilities, making the Russian Armed forces the strongest in the world, Andrei Belousov, head of the Russian Ministry of Defense, said on December 30 in his congratulations on the upcoming New Year.

"Today, it is safe to say that the Russian army is the most combat—ready in the world. She proves in practice that she is able to ensure the sovereignty of the country and defend its national interests," the minister said.

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