Russia says its weapons outperform the West: Video
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has insisted that Russian-made weapons outperform Western military systems, touting Moscow’s defence capabilities while accusing Western countries of maintaining “neocolonial” influence abroad.
Speaking at a forum in Moscow on Saturday, November 8, Lavrov said Russian arms have “proven their effectiveness” in comparison to Western equipment.
Lavrov stressed that Russia, along with state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, is working with “friendly nations” to bolster their sovereignty and reduce reliance on Western countries.
He criticised former colonial powers, claiming many states remain economically dependent despite gaining political independence.
“Many countries that are now freeing themselves from the neocolonial dependence of their former metropolises... still remain economically dependent on the West,” Lavrov stated, adding that Russia’s defence cooperation helps partners build “full-fledged, independent statehood.”
Lavrov also referenced previous cooperation with NATO, recalling that the alliance once relied on Russian helicopters for operations in Afghanistan before opting for its own hardware.
His comments come after Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov announced earlier this week that Rosoboronexport has supplied weapons to more than 120 countries over the past 25 years, with export deliveries exceeding $230 billion.
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