Not just armoury, Putin reveals tech upgradations for this key ministry amid war with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Rescue Worker’s Day by praising the country’s emergency services personnel for their courage, professionalism, and global reputation for effectiveness. Addressing members of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), he said rescuers are “always ready to come to the aid of others” in the most difficult and dangerous conditions, emphasizing that their efforts have saved hundreds of thousands of lives over the ministry’s 35‑year history.