This is the 374th most frequent Russian word.
позиции
"Positions" (locations, stances, or viewpoints).
In this sentence, 'позиции' refers to strategic stances or views in a diplomatic or tactical context.
Наши позиции на переговоры были сильными.
Our positions in the negotiations were strong.
Here, 'позиции' denotes physical or tactical locations occupied by military forces.
Военные позиции государства были укреплены.
The military positions of the state were reinforced.
In this context, 'позиции' means an individual's standing or status within an organizational structure.