Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Russian military to an unannounced drill that will test the battle readiness of regular forces, reservist units and the state of Russia’s military arsenal depots, according a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
Snap drills of Russian military units have regularly been conducted since relations between the West and Russia deteriorated during the Ukraine crisis in 2014. NATO has repeatedly accused Russia of using such drills to elevate tension and display military prowess. Russian officials have argued these measures are defensive and intended to maintain Russia’s readiness to protect itself in the …read more
Source: Newsweek
