28.11.2011
Russian Armed Forces will reach a crucially new level within the next 5-10 years, said Russian Prime Minister and leader of the United Russia party Vladimir Putin addressing the party's congress on Nov 27.
"We must bring our armed forces at a crucially new level in the nearest 5-10 years", Putin said at the
United Russia's congress where he was nominated a presidential candidate.
According to him, the main objective is to create armed forces and defense industry capable to ensure stable peace without shattering economy.
Meanwhile, the premier emphasized all that developments were in need of large-scale financial expenses.
"Don't we realize it? Of course we do. It would be difficult but we must do that if we want to defend dignity of our country, its sovereignty, independence, and protect Russian people", Putin said.
