In a meeting with the Russian president, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported that work on the Avangard missile system has reached a completed phase. The information was conveyed to the public through Interfax and reflected in briefings from the defense leadership.
Shoigu said that Russia stands at a high level of readiness across several strategic systems, noting that work on Poseidon, Peresvet, Burevestnik, and Sarmat is substantially finished. He emphasized that Avangard has been completed and that two regiments are already on combat duty, underscoring a significant milestone in Russia’s strategic deterrent capabilities. The remarks were framed as a demonstration of the current state of Russia’s armament, with Western observers reportedly well aware of the weapons in service and under development [citation: Interfax].
The defense chief also referenced the broader picture of personnel and mobilization, indicating that a large number of mobilized personnel have taken leave, with a limited number not returning to active service in the special military operation area. The statements illustrated the scale and tempo of personnel management as part of sustaining operational readiness [citation: Russian Ministry of Defense].
Earlier statements attributed to Shoigu during a meeting with President Putin highlighted progress in the operations led by the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, including a capability-centered assessment of recent field activities and operations. These remarks were framed as evidence of operational effectiveness with careful calculations to minimize losses during notable actions, including demonstrations of control and logistics in contested zones [citation: official briefings].
In related remarks, Putin was reported to have made a light remark about the concept of governance within the Russian leadership, signaling a tone that mixed formal briefings with moments of wit in addressing high-level strategic discussions. The exchanges reflected the usual cadence of such sessions where strategic priorities, personnel management, and the status of advanced weapon systems are evaluated in the presence of senior military and political leadership [citation: official briefings].