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The Russian Armed Forces have a powerful potential of personnel and equipment, which is a firm basis for success in military reform, President Vladimir Putin announced at a presentation ceremony for superior officers on the occasion of their appointment to high-ranking positions and the conferment of higher military and special titles upon them

July 29, 2003

The President said that the next few years will in many ways be decisive for military construction, and that the guidelines should be technical re-equipment of the Armed Forces, increasing the capabilities of formations on constant alert, and also strengthening the officer and sergeant body.

The President believes that the war on international terrorism remains a priority for activity of all enforcement departments.

July 29, 2003