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Russian Security Council Secretary Warns of Immediate Retaliatory Strike on Kiev, Vows to Maintain Armenian Military Base
On May 28, 2026, Russia's Security Council Secretary warned of an imminent retaliatory strike on Kiev, while reaffirming the presence of a Russian military base in Armenia. The statements, issued by the Russian Security Council Secretary, underscored the permanence of the military presence in Armenia and the readiness to strike at any moment.
The Russian Security Council Secretary stated that there were no preconditions for the Russian base in Armenia to be dismantled, as reported by TASS. This declaration was made alongside a warning that a retaliatory strike on Kiev could occur at any moment. The warning was reiterated in a separate TASS report, which noted the Security Council secretary's remarks on the potential for a hard strike on Kiev.
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StateTASSMay 28, 07:07 PM
Readiness to strike Kiev 'any moment,' Russian military base in Armenia: Shoigu’s remarksThe Russian Security Council Secretary noted that there were no preconditions for the Russian base in Armenia to be dismantled
StateTASSMay 28, 06:10 PM
Retaliatory strike on Kiev which Russia warned about could occur at any moment — ShoiguAccording to the Security Council secretary, Russia warned how hard it can strike