At least 50 Russian jets, including many of Russia’s advanced Su-34 “Fullback” fighter jets, began aerial combat exercises just miles from Russia’s western borders with NATO nations Estonia, Latvia and Finland — military drills that see the deadly jets firing live ammunition and guided missiles.
The exercises taking place in the skies over Russia’s Western Military District appear designed to show the west that even as the conflict in Ukraine rages on — despite this week’s new ceasefire agreement — the United States and European sanctions have not diminished Russia’s military might.
“We are not experiencing any deficit in supplies which is why we are able to conduct snap drills to test our battle readiness,” said Deputy Russia Defense Minister Arkady Bakhin, who himself is the target of sanctions that include bans on his personal travel to the west, and freezing of his financial assets.
“Believe me, these sanctions mean nothing to me. It will get worse for them and they will come running back to us,” Bahin scoffed.
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