Vladimir Putin: No one will be able to achieve military superiority over Russia – TVNZ

Vladimir Putin: No one will be able to achieve military superiority over Russia – TVNZ

– No one should have no illusions that it is possible to achieve military superiority over Russia, have at it any whatsoever pressure. On such adventures we will always have an adequate response, – said Vladimir Putin, speaking at a gala evening dedicated to the Day of Defender of the Fatherland.

– In Russia, for centuries respected military, which, according to Peter the Great, was the first from worldly affairs as the most important for the defense of the Fatherland – President congratulated the military. – And our people have always been proud of its fearless warriors.

Today, the country has invested heavily in the modernization of the armed forces, and is waiting for the corresponding result.

– In recent years, much has been done to improve the effectiveness of the military control for the formation of groups of troops in key strategic areas, – Putin said. – Successfully implemented a large-scale rearmament program the army and navy, including actively improving the system of aerospace defense and nuclear power. This guarantee global parity. We will continue to do everything necessary to the armed forces is steadily increasing its potential. Emphasize that in all circumstances military construction plans will be implemented, there is no doubt.

The head of state added that continue the program and to create decent conditions of service. In particular this applies to address issues with permanent and service housing, development of health and social welfare, development of modern military towns.

– Soon we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory over Nazism – he looked slightly forward. – This is a sacred holiday for us. It is the people, the army of the Soviet Union made a decisive contribution to the defeat of Nazism. In heavy fighting our forces not only drove the Nazis from their land, but also about the great liberating mission – to get rid of the enslavement of Europe, and then hit the aggressor and the Far East, put the winning point in the whole of World War II.

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