"Russia's defense minister said on Wednesday that the armed forces should use new advanced weapons systems in the conflict in Ukraine.
"It is necessary to continue the modernization and creation of promising systems with their subsequent use during the special military operation," Sergei Shoigu said at a defense ministry meeting of senior generals."
https://m.jpost.com/international/article-723737
"Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country now has the means for providing its "most advanced types of weapons" to allied nations, including the socialist regimes in Latin America.
Putin's pronouncement from Monday suggests that Russia aspires to have a greater presence in Latin America.
It could also be a retaliatory measure against the United States and other Western powers for supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia — which has been an ongoing occurrence since Russian invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24."
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/russia-us-ukraine/2022/08/16/id/1083402/
Ukraine war: Russia 'boosting production of powerful weapons' and Viktor Bout heaps praise on Putin
https://www.euronews.com/2022/12/12/ukraine-war-millions-without-power-merchant-of-death-interview-hunt-for-collaborators