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Putin Showcases Russian Military Preparedness to Neighbors
© RIA Novosti. Alexey Nikolsky
16:39 08/05/2014
MOSCOW, May 8 (RIA Novosti) ` Russian strategic offensive and
defensive forces are prepared and proficient, Russian President
Vladimir Putin said Thursday after overseeing a routine drill of the
country's armed forces.
The exercises were attended by the presidents of Belarus, Armenia,
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
"You have all had an opportunity to witness the high level of
preparedness and cohesive action by the groups of the country's
strategic offensive and defensive forces," Putin told the heads of
state.
"I will underline that our army is a secure guarantee of the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country and plays a
substantial role in enforcing global and regional security," he added.
The drill involved strategic bombers, submarine missile carriers of
the Pacific and Northern fleets, and a variety of other military
hardware.
Speaking a day ahead of the Victory Day holiday, celebrated May 9,
Putin also warned the presidents of Collective Security Treaty
Organization (CSTO) about the rise of militant nationalism in Europe,
which has led to the appearance of Nazi ideology.
The drills also included a test launch of an intercontinental
ballistic missile (ICBM), as well as exercise of Moscow's missile
defense system to counter a hypothetical opponent's ballistic missile
attack. The drill also involved maneuvers of formations of the missile
troops, artillery, aircraft and air defense systems in simulating the
destruction of enemy ground forces and missile and air strikes.
Earlier this week, Putin signed a bill making attempts to `whitewash
Nazism' punishable with hefty fines and prison sentences.
The Soviet Union's role in the Allied victory in World War II is an
important component of many Russians' sense of pride and patriotism,
with spectacular anniversary parades and ceremonies held each year on
May 9.
http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20140508/189673156/Putin-Showcases-Russian-Military-Preparedness-to-Neighbors.html
© RIA Novosti. Alexey Nikolsky
16:39 08/05/2014
MOSCOW, May 8 (RIA Novosti) ` Russian strategic offensive and
defensive forces are prepared and proficient, Russian President
Vladimir Putin said Thursday after overseeing a routine drill of the
country's armed forces.
The exercises were attended by the presidents of Belarus, Armenia,
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
"You have all had an opportunity to witness the high level of
preparedness and cohesive action by the groups of the country's
strategic offensive and defensive forces," Putin told the heads of
state.
"I will underline that our army is a secure guarantee of the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country and plays a
substantial role in enforcing global and regional security," he added.
The drill involved strategic bombers, submarine missile carriers of
the Pacific and Northern fleets, and a variety of other military
hardware.
Speaking a day ahead of the Victory Day holiday, celebrated May 9,
Putin also warned the presidents of Collective Security Treaty
Organization (CSTO) about the rise of militant nationalism in Europe,
which has led to the appearance of Nazi ideology.
The drills also included a test launch of an intercontinental
ballistic missile (ICBM), as well as exercise of Moscow's missile
defense system to counter a hypothetical opponent's ballistic missile
attack. The drill also involved maneuvers of formations of the missile
troops, artillery, aircraft and air defense systems in simulating the
destruction of enemy ground forces and missile and air strikes.
Earlier this week, Putin signed a bill making attempts to `whitewash
Nazism' punishable with hefty fines and prison sentences.
The Soviet Union's role in the Allied victory in World War II is an
important component of many Russians' sense of pride and patriotism,
with spectacular anniversary parades and ceremonies held each year on
May 9.
http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20140508/189673156/Putin-Showcases-Russian-Military-Preparedness-to-Neighbors.html