At a Moscow “security conference,” Russia showcased confiscated Western weapons. Minister of Defense Shoigu spoke about further successes.
Moscow – Im Ukrainian War Weapons from around the world are used. Most importantly, NATO countries have tanks and other armaments Ukraine sent. Hence, there have been repeated reports of weapons being seized – on both sides. The so-called Moscow Conference on International Security is used Russia The Minister of Defense is now showing off western weapons.
For the eleventh time, Sergei Shoigu’s Ministry of Defense hosted an annual congress in Moscow. During the conference, Western weapons and vehicles were exhibited in Patriot Park, incl FAZ reported. Photos show tanks and other military vehicles said to be from the US, Australia, UK, France and Sweden.
War in Ukraine: Russian Defense Minister Shoigu talks about alleged success
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Russian army seized the tanks in a “special military operation” – as Moscow calls its war of aggression against Ukraine. About a year and a half after the start of the war, Russia was under pressure to succeed. The “special operation” has ended Western military dominance, Shoigu told the conference.
He also claimed that the Ukrainian army’s resources were “nearly depleted” according to Russian beliefs, as dpa reported. Despite the “total support” from the West Kyiv no achievements. Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine has grown into a “serious test” for its own forces. However, Russia has managed to significantly increase the production of armored vehicles, Shoigu continued.
Ukrainian War: Russia wants to provide information to allies about western weapons
Referring to the supply of Western arms to Ukraine, Shoigu said the weapons represented “nothing unique or invincible”. Addressing international military representatives, he also said Moscow was ready to share its findings on the weaknesses of Western weapons with allies. According to Russian state media, more than 800 representatives from 76 countries took part in the “Moscow Conference on International Security”.
Among others, Shoigu’s ministerial colleagues from China, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Namibia traveled to the conference. According to Shoigu, Russia wants to strengthen cooperation with Asian countries such as India, Vietnam, Myanmar, Mongolia, India and Bangladesh in the future. Western representatives were absent. (grmo/dpa)
