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Three Decades of Reform: Building More Mobile & Powerful Russian Army

Three Decades of Reform: Building More Mobile & Powerful Russian Army

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Three Decades of Reform: Building More Mobile & Powerful Russian ArmyToday, Russia celebrates Armed Forces Day. On May 7, 1992, the presidential decree... 07.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Three Decades of Reform: Building More Mobile & Powerful Russian ArmyToday, Russia celebrates Armed Forces Day. On May 7, 1992, the presidential decree titled "On the Establishment of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation" opened a new chapter in the long history of the country’s army and navy.Since then, the Russian Armed Forces have gone through major reforms, transforming them into a more mobile and capable force. Their primary purpose is to repel any aggression against Russia, safeguard the country’s territorial integrity, and carry out missions in line with Russia’s international obligations.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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