The statement comes during the Russian President’s address to the Federal Assembly, in which Putin also underscored the necessity of increasing output of civilian products by the country's defence industry enterprises.

Axar.az reports citing Sputnik.

In his address to the Federal Assembly on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin specifically called for expanding the country’s satellite network, which he said is needed for "a real revolution in communications and navigation".

“It is necessary to increase the capabilities of our satellite network. Russia has unique technologies for this”, Putin pointed out.

According to him, such a task stipulates a qualitative upgrade of Russia's entire space industry.

Putin Warns Against US Missiles in Europe

Separately, the Russian President touched upon the issue of possible deployment of US missiles in Europe.

He warned that if Washington deploys its medium-range and short-range missiles in Europe, it will “dramatically exacerbate international security and create serious threats for Russia”.