Putin hails Russian navy's performance in Pacific drills

By Associated Press

Apr 17, 2023 7:40 pm

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Monday hailed the Russian military's performance during massive naval drills that have involved his country's entire Pacific Fleet, a show of force amid the tensions with the West over the war on Ukraine.

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Putin that the exercise that began last Friday involved 167 warships, including 12 submarines, 89 aircraft and 25,000 troops.

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