“We see great prospects in the training of foreign military personnel, in improving their qualifications,” the president said.

He noted that thousands of military professionals from around the world are proud that Russian military universities and academies have become their alma mater.

According to him, Russia will continue to "work vigorously in this important direction."

Putin also said at the opening of the forum that the military of Russia and Donbass honorably fulfill their duty during the special operation and clearly fulfill all the assigned tasks.

RT broadcast the speech of the head of state.