RIA Novosti reports about this.

The diplomat also emphasized that today Russian military personnel are skillfully performing the tasks assigned to them within the framework of the Northern Military District, bringing the overall victory closer.

According to the agency, Antonov made this statement during a reception organized by the Russian Embassy in the United States on the occasion of Defender of the Fatherland Day.

As noted, it was also attended by foreign guests.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russians on Defender of the Fatherland Day.

Also, Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu congratulated military personnel, volunteers and veterans on Defender of the Fatherland Day.