The commander of NATO called the positive aspects of Putin’s rule – RBC

The US and NATO in Europe Philip Breedlove Commander

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Changes in Russia, should they occur, would not necessarily be for the better, said the commander of US and NATO forces in Europe Philip Breedlove. Vladimir Putin is not the worst possible option, he said in an interview with WSJ

Most received the highest Russian leadership solutions aimed at saving mode and change, should they occur, not necessarily for the better, said the commander of the United States and NATO in Europe Philip Breedlove. he said this in the interview Wall Street Journal.

According to the general, solutions in Russia top management is now accepted not one only by Vladimir Putin, but he headed a close group of people who confidently controls the mood of the people and, most likely, will be able to do this for some time, writes the WSJ. However, the head of this group is just Putin that, as suggested by Breedlove is not the worst possible option.

«We are not sure that would have been in a better situation if Mr Putin was not. He is perhaps the most sane person in this group. This is a very strong leader, surrounded by a close group of people making decisions. And we do not believe that the situation will improve when all of a sudden there will be change, “- Breedlove said

Commander of NATO forces in Europe also noted the importance of understanding the views, of which the current leadership of Russia comes to its foreign policy.. According Bridlava, the main thing here disagree with the way the rules have changed, while Russia itself was weak. “Now all of their actions are intended to ensure that on the world stage they looked upon as equal,” – said Breedlove

The US general also praised the progress of Russia in the military sphere.. According Bridlava, many of the problems that undermined the fighting efficiency of the Russian army during the military conflict with Georgia in 2008, to date, been resolved.

«We should not portray them as if they were rising in ten feet, because it’s not, but if we overestimate them, then lose confidence. But I will say this, they can not ten feet tall, but certainly close to the seven “, – said Breedlove

Earlier, Breedlove have already said that during his rule, Putin has created a strong army.. “He [Putin] has created a good army. Have you seen his air force in Syria, where they are tested. He also made a powerful long-range missile capabilities, rockets were launched both from ships and submarine. He has created an opportunity to demonstrate the power and showed what has been achieved, in the Crimea and Donbas “, – said the general in April 2016

In this regard, Breedlove pointed to the importance of the deployment of NATO forces in Eastern Europe and the Baltic states.. “If Putin looks across the border, he realizes that it is NATO, not this or that particular country, and if he crosses the border, he will face with all the NATO”, – Commander said

The powers Bridlava the post. commander of NATO forces in Europe, due to expire in May 2016, it was replaced by Curtis Skaparrotti, which still served as commander of US forces in Korea, where different harsh statements in the DPRK.