He noted that the Russian army is confronted by a very motivated enemy, which must be taken very seriously.

“This is an existential choice for our Motherland – either we or they.

Today we have engaged in a deadly battle with a fierce enemy that calls into question the entire existence of our country.

Therefore, our motivation should be to go to the end, ”RIA Novosti quotes Rogozin.

Earlier, the commander of the united group of troops in the area of ​​​​the special operation, Army General Sergei Surovikin, said that the Russian Armed Forces had resumed the offensive in certain areas.

On November 13, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the release of Mayorsk in the Donetsk direction.