Russia’s annual Army 2024 International Military-Technical Forum in Moscow witnessed a noticeable decline in international participation this year, according to a recent defence intelligence update from the Ministry of Defence.
The forum, which serves as an arms sales exhibition, usually attracts a mix of Russian and foreign defence manufacturers.
However, the update notes that “international attendance has reduced since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”
The forum typically runs alongside Russia’s International Army Games, a global military competition, but this event was “called-off again this year,” as highlighted in the UK Defence Ministry’s update. The cancellation marks a continued impact on Russia’s military engagements since its conflict with Ukraine began.
The event was officially opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Belousov. In his address, Belousov characterised the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as an “armed conflict between Russia and the collective West,” a statement quoted directly in the UK Defence Ministry’s update. This framing aligns with Russia’s broader narrative that its actions in Ukraine are part of a larger confrontation with Western powers.
The intelligence update reflects on the broader implications of the forum, noting the decline in international attendance as a significant indicator of Russia’s growing isolation on the global stage, particularly in the defence sector.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to influence Russia’s ability to engage with international military partners, as seen in the reduced scope and impact of this year’s forum.
Saddam Hussein and his regime was destroyed for less than the mad mullahs have done to it’s own people. surely the same as Iraq suffered for, will be visited by the west on Iran.
Hopefully someday but for now they have cosied up to Russia and China so that short of risking WW3 what can be done?
I think the ball is in their half of the court. We have to watch and wait.
Also even if the Russians were able to translate attendance into sales it’s obvious to all that their equipment is nowhere near good enough
They could move into manufacturing chocolate fireguards?
“Nobody has anything like the Russian equipment” (V Putin) – I wholeheartedly agree – other countries have equipment that works: nobody else has such useless equipment.
Remember a lot of Ukranian equipment is Russian donated.
Do you think Zelensky sent Mad Vlad a note thanking him for his contributions?
“Dear Vlad,
Thank you for the 4th Guards Tank Divison’s vehicles and ammunition.
Big Z.”
You’d hope that he’d have taken the opportunity to jot that down and get it in the post!
I’m a little surprised they got anybody there. They need everything they can possibly make. What could they possibly have which is a match for weapons from the west. Better to buy western weapons surely in which case don’t be seen at a Russian event.
Russian kit has always been cheaper than western kit. There’s also the question of political alignment. The bigger question is becoming less “Russian or Western kit,” but “Buy Russian or Chinese?”
As long as Russia can supply men for their war effort, then this barbaric inhumane assault on Ukraine will continue. The braindead Russian Z zombie’s have shown no compassion for human life nor military excellence, despite all this bravado and lies they spout to domestic and international audiences. I’ve said for a long time that ex Soviet state’s need to form an alliance against Russian imperialism which is happening before our very eyes. If Putin achieves his goals, then in years to come it won’t be long till we see Chinese tanks in parts of Europe as the Belt and… Read more »
That’s…….. a lot
That’s some post mate 👍 🇬🇧
😁 just my opinion buddy
Steven, much respect to you 👏 🙌
The Sunflower growing convention on the other hand…