Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, says that at the moment Russia’s successful defense corresponds to a mixed army based on conscription and contract. It has been reported DEA News.
During the interview, Medvedev was asked if he favored maintaining the draft army.
“In my opinion, the successful defense of our Motherland at the moment corresponds to both conscription and a mixed army on the basis of contract,” said the Russian politician.
As Medvedev adds, there is a factor that had the effect of a special military operation, since the strength of the country’s army was tested precisely in the period of hostilities.
Currently, a special operation of the Russian Armed Forces is underway in Ukraine. It was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022. According to him, the purpose of military action is to demilitarize the neighboring country and to navy the authorities.
The decision to run the operation became the justification for new sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.
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