# The closer Russia gets to victory, the more aggressive the West becomes, Shoigu says

https://mins.news/en/item/125198

- TASS, 2026-11-02 09:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2211747

> Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said Western efforts to counter Russia are becoming more aggressive and sophisticated as Moscow approaches victory and a successful conclusion to its special military operation. He said there is an active effort to recruit, fund and strengthen people prepared to undermine Russian statehood from within, and said Russia would rely on the unity of its peoples to counter it.

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