Russian Minister of Defense, General Sergei Shoigu, congratulated the Russian army on Defenders of the Fatherland Day. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
“Dear friends, colleagues! I congratulate you wholeheartedly for these awards. I’m sure the awards won’t be the last. We have a lot of work ahead of us. You fight honorably, and for this you were given state awards. The country appreciated your work, your military work. Only forward, only to victory!” – Shoigu said addressing the military personnel.
Shoigu attended the award ceremony of distinguished military personnel together with Chief of General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov. Russian soldiers and officers were awarded the Order of Courage and the medals “For Courage”.
Before this, Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Friday, February 23, appealed To Russians serving in the armed forces with congratulations in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day.
Putin also noted that Defender of the Fatherland Day has become a national holiday for residents of Russia, as well as one of the most respected and popular.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin published a video message on the occasion of Defender of the Fatherland Day. statedThat Russian strategic nuclear forces are armed with the most modern complexes.