I consider the goals of the snap check of readiness fulfilled, the troops have shown their capability to defend the country and I decided to complete the drills in the South and Western military districts.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu

NATO has significantly intensified its military activities in the region, intelligence gathering has increased and the intensity and scope of operational training has been growing. One of the alliance's main coalition groups is being deployed in the Black Sea region.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu