A terrifying 2023 message from Russia: The number of soldiers rises to 1.5 million

Russian President Putin attended the extended meeting with senior Russian Defense Ministry officials on 2022 activities with Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.

Noting that the Russian government does not limit support for the Russian military, Putin said: “First aid kit, food, uniforms, shoes, headgear, bulletproof vests, everything must be modern and of high quality. There are no budget restrictions. The government gives everything the army wants.” he said.

Expressing that the Russian economy will not be harmed by supporting the army, Putin said: “We will not repeat the mistakes of the past to increase defensive capabilities. We will not militarize the country and the economy. The level of development reached today and the structure of the economy do not require it. We have everything.” He made the assessment of him.

“IMMEDIATE MISSION TO DEVELOP UAVS”

Emphasizing that the ministry must be open to criticism, Putin said: “I ask the Russian Defense Ministry to respond to all civilian initiatives, including consideration of criticism and response in a timely manner.” he said.

Stating that people sometimes give emotional reactions, Putin said: “However, those who do not cover up existing problems and try to contribute to the solution must be listened to.” he used the phrase.

Underlining that special attention should be paid to the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Putin said: “The development of UAVs and steps to improve their use are an urgent task. Experience in military special operations has shown that the use of UAVs has become widespread almost everywhere and that such munitions are necessary.” he said he.

Putin added that the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, also called “Satan-2”, will soon enter the inventory of the Russian army.

“RUSSIA’S ‘NUCLEAR TRILOGY’ IS AT A HIGH LEVEL”

Shoigu also said that the “Sarmat” intercontinental ballistic missile had been “successfully” tested before and the process of deploying these missiles had started.

Noting that the Russian Air Strategic Nuclear Forces includes “Tu-160M” and “Tu-95M” type combat aircraft, Shoigu shared the information that serial shipment of “Tsirkon” hypersonic missile has started.

Stating that Russia’s “nuclear triad” – strategic bombers, land-based missiles and ballistic missile submarines – has a high level of strategic deterrence, Shoigu said the readiness level of the Strategic Nuclear Forces has been increased to 91.3 percent. hundred.

“WE WILL CONTINUE SPECIAL MILITARY OPERATIONS”

Shoigu emphasized that the security of his country must be ensured, saying:

“Given NATO’s attempts to strengthen its military potential near the Russian borders and to expand with Finland and Sweden, measures must be taken, including the creation of a military contingent in northwestern Russia.”

Expressing that they plan to raise the conscription age for Russian citizens to 30 years, Shoigu said that “Moscow” and “Leningrad” military zones will be created.

Noting that 2 divisions will be established in the Russian Airborne Forces, Shoigu said: “In order to solve the problems related to ensuring the security of the Russian Federation, the number of soldiers in the army must be increased to 1.5 million.” he said.

Shoigu said: “Our main goal for 2023 is to continue the special military operation and ensure peace and stability for the Russian forces in Nagorno-Karabakh and Syria.” he used the phrase. (AA)