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At a meeting at the Defence Ministry, President Vladimir Putin summed up the results of training of the Armed Forces in 2003 and determined the priority tasks for 2004

November 18, 2003

The main criterion is that the army should be prepared to reflect modern threats. The military capabilities of the army, its strategy and tactics should be flexible and receptive to everything new.

All steps in the area of military strategy are directed to strengthening the security of the country, in ensuring stable conditions of citizens’ life and work, and towards economic growth and strengthening Russia’s position in the world.

November 18, 2003