Putin plans to 'comprehensively upgrade' the Russian navy after substantial losses
Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted the Russian Navy is vulnerable after reportedly losing a third of the Black Sea fleet during the war in Ukraine.Russia plans to 'comprehensively upgrade' naval forces, Putin said, as Moscow attempts to rapidly rebuild a fleet that has played a crucial role in his ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Putin plans 'to comprehensively upgrade the Navy, including its ship, aircraft, and coastal components, as well as the infrastructure of bases, to strengthen its positions in the strategically crucial areas of the world ocean, and to drastically improve its combat potential.''A lot has been done in this area, as our Navy is getting new ships,' Putin said adding that 'repairs and profound refurbishments of equipment' are being carried out.
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