The current military-political situation in the world forces the member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to have a strong army that can quickly respond to various threats. This statement was made by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. RIA News.
As the head of the department noted, the need to have well-trained military personnel is one of the lessons of the Great Patriotic War. He also added that the Armed Forces must be ready to adequately respond to emerging challenges and dangers.
“The current military-political situation in the world makes this necessary,” Shoigu said at the meeting of the CIS Council of Defense Ministers.
He added that on September 29, Russia and its foreign partners will begin joint preparations to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Great Patriotic War.
The Moscow representative also invited his foreign counterparts to discuss the global agenda and issues of cooperation in the defense sector. At the same time, the head of the military department noted the need to expand interaction between CIS countries and look for new areas of cooperation.
Previously Shoigu control Progress in the execution of the state defense order at an enterprise in the Moscow region.