Russian Defence Minister chairs special wrap-up teleconference
26.12.2023
At the extended board meeting, we reviewed the Armed Forces' activities in 2023.
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief highly appreciated the work of leadership and personnel of the Ministry of Defence, thanked for the conscientious fulfilment of the tasks.
During the year, efforts were focused on achieving the objectives of the special military operation.
The most important of these is to disrupt the counter-offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces that has been loudly proclaimed by Ukraine and its NATO allies. This task was successfully completed.
This was made possible by a number of decisive factors: the creation of an effective system of lines of defence, the high level of combat readiness of all units and formations, the reliability and effectiveness of Russian military hardware.
And, above all, the skilful and determined actions of those who defend the Fatherland, selflessly ensuring that the country and its citizens remain safe.
We commemorate every comrade who sacrificed his life fulfiling the Motherland's tasks.
Comprehensive support for victims' relatives, as well as social protection for all participants of the special military operation and their families, has been and remains a priority.
In order to ensure the continuous supply of the forces deployed in the zone of the special military operation, the enterprises of the military-industrial complex temporarily increased the production of the most popular types of weapons and armament, many of them were put into 24-hour production mode.
In fact, those working in the defence industry challenged the vaunted Western military-technical potential.
The support provided by civil society to the military personnel has been no less important.
I would like to mention the unprecedented support of our people, who, through patriotism and unity, continue to provide reliable support to those fighting in the special military operation.
I would like to emphasise that it was the combined efforts of the front and the rear that enabled our troops to seize the initiative on the line of contact today.
The Russian troops are steadily gaining more and more advantageous positions and are expanding thier areas of control in all directions.
We are making consistent progress towards the achievement of the stated objectives of the special military operation.
In the current circumstances, the Ministry of Defence is continuing with its planned activities to build strong, reliable, well-equipped, and motivated Armed Forces.
That is how we can ensure the peaceful social and economic development of Russia and create conditions for the stabilisation of the situation in certain conflict-ridden regions and worldwide.
Esteemed colleagues!
I would like to thank all of you for the work you have done in the outgoing year, for your honest and responsible approach to the work you have been assigned.
Congratulations to all of you for a Happy New Year!
My best wishes for good health, success in your endeavours and all the best.
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief set the Ministry of Defence's priorities for 2024 at the extended board session.
We are going to discuss it on the teleconference in January.
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