Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold an extended meeting of the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Defense on December 19. This was reported by RIA News Citing the Kremlin press service.
The message says, “The results of the activities of the Russian Armed Forces in 2023 will be summarized at the meeting to be held at the National Defense Management Center.”
In addition, the next year’s tasks will be determined at the event and priorities for the further development of the Russian army and navy will be determined.
The Kremlin added that the opening speech will be made by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The meeting will also be attended by military district commands, branches and branches of the Armed Forces of Russia, heads of central military command and control bodies and representatives of federal executive authorities.
Shoigu in early December said Russian troops are expanding their zone of control in all directions of the special military operations (SVO) zone, he said in a conference call. According to the minister, the Russian Armed Forces are in more advantageous positions and continue to engage in active defense.
According to the minister, “all-out mobilization” and Western weapons did not help Ukraine change the course of hostilities. More details in the material “socialbites.ca”.
Previously Shoigu appreciated Consequences of the Ukrainian counter-offensive