“Today, the military potential and capabilities of almost all major NATO countries are actively used against Russia.

Nevertheless, our soldiers, sergeants and officers are fighting for Russia courageously and steadfastly.

Confidently, step by step, they solve the tasks set,” he said.

Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the US desire to maintain American hegemony and drawing Washington into the conflict in Ukraine puts it on the verge of a direct clash with Moscow.