...Second and fourth President and sixth of the Russian Federation and the first to remain sober. Putin is credited with bringing political stability and re-establishing something like the rule of law, which occasionally results in somebody dropping dead from polonium poisoning. Under Putin, a new group of business magnates controlling significant swathes of Russia's economy has emerged, all of whom have close personal ties to Putin. The old bunch, without close personal ties to Putin, are in jail or in exile or dead...promoted several officers from the Russian Armed Forces, security services, and other law enforcement agencies in Moscow on Thursday.
He the also used the occasion to thank those who participated in Russia’s operations in Syria.
Commending the service men for their contribution to Russian security, Putin noted that the armed forces had been "seriously strengthened" in recent years.
He added that they were now "capable of repelling any aggression against Russia, protecting our citizens, our country, and our allies."
"Today, the highest ranked officers who participated in the operation of the Russian army against
"We will continue to develop the defence potential of the country, equip all types of troops with new generation weapons and equipment. First of all, this applies to the strategic nuclear forces. By the end of 2020, modern weapons should comprise 60 percent, and for certain parameters, up to 90 percent," Putin concluded.
| With what funds does he plan to accomplish this miracle? Oil prices will remain in the current range for the foreseeable future. |