Teachings of their strategic nuclear forces Russia the president was present Vladimir PutinThis is reported by the state news agency RIA.

The Russian president, speaking at a meeting with intelligence chiefs from the former Soviet republics, reiterated his claims about Ukraine’s “dirty bomb” plans.

He also said that the risk of conflict in the world and the region is high, while noting that security around key infrastructure needs to be strengthened.

Earlier, the Kremlin said it would continue to warn the international community that Ukraine intended to use a “dirty bomb”.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Moscow wants a tough response from the international community.

Ukraine and the West have dismissed Moscow’s claims, made in recent days by several Russian officials, that Kyiv is preparing to use a “dirty bomb,” that is, conventional explosives laced with radioactive material.

The issue was discussed yesterday Tuesday in the UN Security Council on the initiative of Moscow.

^{According to REUTERS}