In Pictures: Putin Inspects Massive Russian War Games Sep 13, 2018 - 12:48 pm The Vostok-2018 drills taking place in eastern Siberia involve 300,000 Russian troops and will include joint exercises with the Chinese army. Kremlin.ru "This is the first time our army and fleet have undergone such a difficult and large-scale test," Putin said in comments published on the Kremlin website. Kremlin.ru The exercises also involve over a thousand military aircraft as well as up to 36,000 tanks. Kremlin.ru At the games, President Vladimir Putin promised to strengthen the army and supply it with new generation weapons. Kremlin.ru The games come amid tense relations between Russia and the West that have fallen to a post-Cold War low. Kremlin.ru The games are Russia's biggest since the fall of the Soviet Union. Kremlin.ru Putin told soldiers that Russia was a peaceful country ready for cooperation with any state interested in partnership, but that it was a soldier's duty to be ready to defend his country and its allies. Kremlin.ru "We are going to further strengthen our armed forces, supply them with the latest generations of weapons and equipment and develop international military partnership," Putin said. Kremlin.ru Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Defense More image galleries In Photos: Moscow Prepares to Celebrate Chinese New Year Red decorations can be seen across the Russian capital ahead of the holiday. 1 Min read In Photos: Ukraine Evacuates Civilians from Key Stronghold of Pokrovsk as Russians Advance Russian forces have been approaching Pokrovsk, a key logistics outpost for Kyiv in the frontline Donetsk region, for months. 1 Min read In Photos: New Tatar State Academic Theater Building Opens in Kazan The new building of the Galiasgar Kamal Tatar State Academic Theater incorporates elements of nature, Kazan, and Tatar national symbols. 1 Min read In Photos: Russians Celebrate Epiphany By Plunging Into Freezing Waters The annual tradition sees believers dunk themselves in frigid seas, lakes and rivers. 1 Min read
In Pictures: Putin Inspects Massive Russian War Games Sep 13, 2018 - 12:48 pm The Vostok-2018 drills taking place in eastern Siberia involve 300,000 Russian troops and will include joint exercises with the Chinese army. Kremlin.ru "This is the first time our army and fleet have undergone such a difficult and large-scale test," Putin said in comments published on the Kremlin website. Kremlin.ru The exercises also involve over a thousand military aircraft as well as up to 36,000 tanks. Kremlin.ru At the games, President Vladimir Putin promised to strengthen the army and supply it with new generation weapons. Kremlin.ru The games come amid tense relations between Russia and the West that have fallen to a post-Cold War low. Kremlin.ru The games are Russia's biggest since the fall of the Soviet Union. Kremlin.ru Putin told soldiers that Russia was a peaceful country ready for cooperation with any state interested in partnership, but that it was a soldier's duty to be ready to defend his country and its allies. Kremlin.ru "We are going to further strengthen our armed forces, supply them with the latest generations of weapons and equipment and develop international military partnership," Putin said. Kremlin.ru Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Defense
