Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in his New Year greetings called the Russian Armed Forces one of the most modern and efficient in the world. A video of the appeal is available on the website of the Ministry of Defense.
He noted that the Russian army reliably ensures the military security of the country and firmly protects national interests. According to Shoigu, serving in the ranks of the RF Armed Forces has become honorable and prestigious.
“The road of 2021 was far from smooth, but we firmly followed the set targets, became more experienced, stronger - we re-equipped the army and navy, strengthened their combat capability, improved the conditions of service,” the head of the Russian military department emphasized.
The Minister of Defense thanked military doctors and builders for their selfless and dedicated attitude to their work, which helped save the lives of thousands of people in the context of the pandemic.
The head of the Ministry of Defense expressed special gratitude to "everyone who celebrates this family holiday at a military post, who fights terrorism away from their homeland, participates in special, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations."
Earlier it was reported that Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov, who are on board the International Space Station, made a New Year's address to the Russians, wishing resilience and new achievements.
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