 Russia to US. You won't win the next arms race. Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy minister for foreign affairs, has said he does not rule out an armed conflict between Russia and NATO, saying there is no way to restore relations. Ryabkov said in an interview with Russian state-run Daily Izveshia, Ryabkov said in response to a question of whether we can expect an armed conflict in the future, it depends on the North Atlantic NATO has a choice. As we already demonstrated, we are ready to protect our national interests by all means. I don't think relations between Russia and NATO will be restored in the foreseeable future. It is impossible for reasons of both principle and practical nature. If someone in the West thinks that we need these relations and will come one day and ask for their restoration, then this is the biggest mistake. He added, Ryabkov said that the US won't win the next arms race against Moscow. If the US expects to win another arms race, then the Americans are mistaken. We will not give in to provocations which are typical of American policy towards Russia, but we will guarantee our security. Despite its isolation on the international stage, following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Kremlin has retained some allies who have continued to boost its arsenal.