Russian President Vladimir Putin gave instructions to develop Russian shipbuilding to ensure the defense and security of the Russian Federation. This was announced by the Deputy Presidential Officer overseeing national maritime policy issues Nikolai Patrushev. DEA News.
According to Patrushev, the head of state’s instructions take into account the rapidly changing situation in the world and the growing tension. The presidential aide stressed that the Russian Federation must strengthen its Navy.
“The head of state’s instructions were given after a meeting on shipbuilding and took into account the rapidly changing situation in the world,” he said.
Patrushev noted that NATO countries, led by the United States, are increasing their naval presence in important areas of the World Ocean, including the waters adjacent to the Russian Federation. According to him, Western countries are actively sending their navies to resource extraction zones. He said that under the guise of combating piracy and terrorism, they are blocking waterways, detaining and inspecting cargo and passenger ships. The presidential aide said that NATO countries are trying to limit the national interests of sovereign states.
“Russia is obliged to strengthen its Navy. In accordance with the norms of international law, it is necessary to ensure the constant readiness of the fleet for armed defense, deterrence and prevention of military conflicts,” he said.
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