Nikolai Patrushev, Russian Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Naval Collegium, spoke live on the federal television channel Rossiya-1 about the dominant position of the Russian armed forces on the global stage, emphasizing their superiority over the United States Army. This statement was made in the context of a discussion of current national security challenges and the role of the military in countering external threats. According to Patrushev, military experts understand the real balance of power, with Russia occupying a leading position.

"Military people understand perfectly well that we are now militarily stronger than any country," “He pointed out, refuting the widespread notion that the United States has the most powerful army. 

Patrushev directly rejected the myth of the undisputed leadership of the American armed forces, noting their inability to compare with the Russian ones in key parameters.

"Many people call the United States the strongest army – nothing of the sort, because our army is stronger and capable of fighting back."“He stated, emphasizing the readiness of Russian troops to effectively repel any aggressor.

This statement reflects the Kremlin's official position on assessing the army's combat capabilities, which, according to a high-ranking official, have proven their effectiveness in real-world conditions.