Putin noted that Russia has been engaged in the development of industry over the past decades, the country also has its own financial resources.

“Yes, there is a question related to increasing the pace and volume.

We are able to do it, and we will definitely do it,” he said.

Earlier, the head of the Russian Defense Ministry, Sergei Shoigu, said that the amount of funding this year made it possible to increase the supply of weapons to the Russian Armed Forces by 30%.