Russia (bbabo.net), - Ensuring Russia's defense capacity remains the most important task of the state, and the Armed Forces serve as a reliable guarantee of national security. Vladimir Putin stated this congratulations on the occasion of Defender of the Fatherland Day.
On February 23, the President of Russia laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin wall. So he honored the memory of the fallen soldiers. The head of state traditionally comes to the Alexander Garden on the day when Russia celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day. During the commemorative ceremony, servicemen of the Presidential Regiment placed a wreath with a ribbon in the colors of the Russian flag and the inscription "To the Unknown Soldier from the President of the Russian Federation" at the memorial. The ceremony ended with a solemn march of the Guard of Honor company.
The President also in his video message congratulated veterans, the Russian Armed Forces and all citizens of the country on February 23. "I cordially congratulate you on the holiday, on Defender of the Fatherland Day - a holiday that is not only traditionally, but also rightfully celebrated nationwide, throughout the country," the head of state said. Putin recalled that the military history of our thousand-year-old country is based on her glory and victories have always been patriotism and the unity of the people. Separately, the Russian leader expressed gratitude to the veterans of the Great Patriotic War. "We will always remember that it was you - the valiant generation of victors - who crushed Nazism, saved your country and the whole world from this barbaric, merciless, deadly force," he said.
The personal qualities of Russian soldiers were of great importance at any time
The President also pointed out that a difficult situation is developing in the world now: the arms control system is being shaken, the military activity of the NATO bloc is growing. "At the same time, Russia's calls to build a system of equal and indivisible security that would reliably protect all countries remain unanswered," the head of state said. Putin stressed that Russia has always been open to direct and honest dialogue, to search for diplomatic solutions to the most complex problems. “But I repeat: the interests of Russia, the security of our citizens are unconditional for us. Therefore, we will continue to develop and improve the army and navy, to ensure that their efficiency increases, so that they are equipped with the latest technology,” Putin said.
The President recalled that much has been done in recent years for the qualitative modernization of the Armed Forces. "They have become more mobile, gained new combat experience. During the operation in Syria, they actually proved that they are capable of solving the most complex tasks," the head of state said.
Putin also said that a weapon that has no equal in the world has been put on combat duty. "We will continue to develop promising weapons systems, including hypersonic and based on new physical principles, to expand the use of advanced digital technologies and elements of artificial intelligence. Such systems are truly weapons of the future, which significantly increase the combat potential of our Armed Forces," the head promised. states. At the same time, the President recalled that even the most advanced technology is controlled by people. "The personal qualities of Russian soldiers, such as patriotism, steadfastness, selflessness, mutual assistance, have always, at any time, been of great importance," Putin noted, adding that the role of a commander is indispensable in their formation. "Our officer corps is not only the backbone, foundation, backbone of the army and navy - they are people who are sincerely devoted to Russia and their military duty. Thank your faithful and honest service to the Motherland, for the responsible training of personnel, for fulfilling your duties conscientiously and with high dedication, sacredly preserve the spirit and character of the national military school," the president said.
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