Russian President Vladimir Putin said today local time that the Russian Navy will receive 30 new warships this year.
Putin made the announcement at a ceremony marking Russia’s Navy Day in the country’s second largest city, St. Petersburg, according to Reuters and Tass news agencies.
“Today, Russia is confidently fulfilling the large-scale goals of its national maritime policy and continues to increase the strength of its navy,” Putin said after watching a parade of warships, “which this year alone will include 30 warships of various classes.”
President Putin congratulated the Navy on Navy Day, calling it an indomitable defender of Russia’s borders.
“Our Navy meticulously fulfills its missions, 카지노사이트넷 fights bravely and demonstrates true heroism,” he said, “The qualities of naval servicemen – courage, bravery and determination – have been fully demonstrated.”
“Our navy has existed for centuries and remains an indomitable defender of our country’s borders, pride, and glory,” Putin added.