The Kremlin’s New Divisions May Actually Reduce Russia’s Military Readiness
Aleksandr Golts
Russian Ground Forces, Russia
The Russian defense ministry may begin creating skeleton units to be staffed by heretofore non-existent reservists.
During a regular ministerial conference call, on May 4, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu clarified previously declared plans to counter the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He noted, “The defense ministry is taking a number of measures to counteract the buildup of NATO forces in the immediate vicinity of Russian borders. Читать дальше...