Russia===Ministry of Defence (Russia)

The Russia===Ministry of Defence (Russia) published a list of European drone production sites, which Dmitry Medvedev later suggested could be potential targets. This action directly contributes to the heightened geopolitical tensions.

The Russia===Ministry of Defence (Russia) has sought to replace the Wagner Group in Africa by coordinating security operations through the Africa Corps. It sometimes competes or coordinates with the Russia===Foreign Intelligence Service in its African endeavors.

The Russia===Ministry of Defence (Russia) reported downing 87 Ukrainian drones, including those over the Sea of Azov and the Russia===Krasnodar Krai region, in response to the attacks on Russian infrastructure. This demonstrates its role in national defense.