Putin: Russia must be ready to defend itself

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia must be prepared to defend itself, given the practice of use of force in contemporary international relations.

Izvor: Tanjug

Tuesday, 18.09.2012.

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NOVOROSSIYSK Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia must be prepared to defend itself, given the practice of use of force in contemporary international relations. "Look what's happening in the world, you see that, unfortunately, the use of force in international relations in increasing. All this suggests that we should be willing to defend ourselves, we need to strengthen the defense capability of Russia," Putin said on Monday. Putin: Russia must be ready to defend itself He was visiting a training ground in the Krasnodar region, where the Caucasus-2012 strategic military drill is taking place. The president added said that the government will continue to strengthen its defensive orientation, equipping troops with modern techniques, and solving "social problems" of soldiers. According to Putin, the armed forces need to demonstrate a willingness to respond to any challenges and threats to the national security of the country. Putin also presented awards to fourteen officers who distinguished themselves during the maneuvers. The command and staff drill will last until September 23 with the participation of about 8,000 troops and several hundred units of military hardware. The maneuvers will be carried out in two stages on the four polygons in the surrounding waters of the Black and Caspian Seas, and managed by the chief of staff of the armed forces of Russia, and First Deputy Defense Minister Nikolai Makarov. The exercise will include battleships from Black Sea and Caspian fleets, and naval infantry units, and will also see tests of Iskander - M and Bastion rocket complexes. Putin attends the drill on Monday (Beta/RIA Novosti) Tanjug

Putin: Russia must be ready to defend itself

He was visiting a training ground in the Krasnodar region, where the Caucasus-2012 strategic military drill is taking place.

The president added said that the government will continue to strengthen its defensive orientation, equipping troops with modern techniques, and solving "social problems" of soldiers.

According to Putin, the armed forces need to demonstrate a willingness to respond to any challenges and threats to the national security of the country.

Putin also presented awards to fourteen officers who distinguished themselves during the maneuvers. The command and staff drill will last until September 23 with the participation of about 8,000 troops and several hundred units of military hardware.

The maneuvers will be carried out in two stages on the four polygons in the surrounding waters of the Black and Caspian Seas, and managed by the chief of staff of the armed forces of Russia, and First Deputy Defense Minister Nikolai Makarov.

The exercise will include battleships from Black Sea and Caspian fleets, and naval infantry units, and will also see tests of Iskander - M and Bastion rocket complexes.

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