On special military operation
Russia will do everything to achieve the goals of its special military operation. "We weren’t the ones who unleashed the war in Donbass but, as I have repeatedly said, we will do everything to end it."
"Our forces are firmly holding the initiative. They are steadily advancing in a number of operational areas, liberating more and more land."
"Our armed forces have gained enormous combat experience. <...> The combat capability of the armed forces has increased manifold."
On fate of potential invaders
It was the West that provoked the conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and other regions, but now, it alleges that Russia plans to attack Europe: "They are talking nonsense."
However, Russian forces in the Western strategic direction need to be reinforced in order to eliminate the threats coming from another wave of NATO’s expansion.
Whoever is considering the possibility of an intervention in Russia must remember the fate of those who did that in the past. "Now, the consequences will be far more tragic for potential invaders." "After all, they must understand that we also have weapons <...> capable of hitting targets on their soil."
Russia’s strategic nuclear forces "are in full state of readiness for guaranteed use."
