NATO entering the war?

Shoigu also drew attention to the fact that NATO is rehearsing an invasion of CSTO countries.

He added that due to the efforts of Western countries, mercenaries and extremists of international terrorist organizations are being transferred to Ukraine.

Growing number of provocations 

Shoigu also drew attention to the fact that NATO is rehearsing an invasion of the CSTO countries, and the number of provocations in the air is growing.

"On the northern and western lines of the collective security zone, the military presence of the Alliance is increasing, new weapons systems are being deployed. The number of provocations in the airspace is increasing, numerous military exercises are being held, where the invasion of the territories of the CSTO countries is also practiced," the secretary of the SB emphasized.

According to him, there is an obvious attempt by Western countries to turn the Eurasian region into an arena of geopolitical confrontation, and for this purpose a wide range of means are used, including direct interference in the country's internal affairs, blackmail, and threats.

New terrorist camps in Afghanistan cause concern. In addition, Shoigu assessed that new camps for the preparation of extremists are appearing in Afghanistan, terrorists are being transferred from Syria and Iraq.

According to him, the situation in Afghanistan causes deep concern, the probability of the spread of terrorism outside the country's borders is increasing.

He added that this requires effective measures to stabilize the situation in the region, which is not possible without the full participation of the current Afghan authorities.