Putin: Russia is stronger than any potential aggressor
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country is stronger than any potential aggressor, while at the same time warning that the military should not let its guard down, Interfax reported.
"There is still much work to be done, but taking into account our achievements, not only military ones, but also our history, geography, the state of the Russian society - we can say with confidence that at present we are stronger than any potential aggressor," Putin stated while addressing the Russian Ministry of Defense.
"If we let ourselves relax even for a minute, delay the modernization of the armed forces or military training, the situation could change in no time,” Putin added.
However, the Russian President also admitted that, "We still lack many things and we have to do much to take nuclear weapons to a higher level, enhance the capabilities of the Navy and the Air Force as well as improve intelligence and communications systems."