Russian President Vladimir Putin announced today, Sunday, that Russia can only rely on its military equipment.

During a meeting with graduates of Russian military academies, Putin said, "In these circumstances, we can only rely on ourselves; no one will come and give us anything with an outstretched hand; everything we must do ourselves," according to the Russian news agency Sputnik.

Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin shared clips on his Telegram channel showing President Putin speaking with graduates of military academies, discussing the importance of a stable economy for the Ministry of Defense.

Earlier, Putin affirmed that Russia is continuing to develop its nuclear triad, noting that Russia will work on developing promising weapons and improving the quality and intensity of training for Russian forces.

Putin said, "Our plans include continuing to develop the nuclear triad as a guarantee of strategic deterrence and maintaining the balance of power in the world."