Russian officials regularly announce new mega-projects involving the navy, but in reality, the force is battling problems with state financing, ageing shipyards, and delays in fulfilling orders, experts say.The Kremlin is keen to display the strength of its armed forces — organising massive war games on Nato borders, backing President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, or showing off its “invincible” hypersonic missiles.It also relies heavily on hyperbole. During Navy Day celebrations last July, President Vladimir Putin delivered the landmark news that the navy would receive 26 new ships from local builders by the end of the year.But in fact, experts say, …read more
Source: The News International
