Joint exercises: Putin's pledge to protect Russia and allies

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country's military exercises are both defensive and offensive. He also pledged to strengthen the Russian military.

On Thursday, President Putin made these commitments during the visit of the Vostok-2018 military exercise in Russia, China and Mongolia.

He said the Russian military will be provided with more sophisticated weapons and technology. These tools will play a role in protecting Russia and allies.

Putin said that it is our responsibility to keep the military ready for the protection of the country's sovereignty.

Russian Defense Ministry says Russia is running the biggest drill after the end of the Cold War. In addition to the three hundred thousand soldiers of Russia, along with the army of three thousand and three thousand.

The exercise started last Tuesday and it will continue till 17 September. This exercise is going on in five regions of Russia. Thousands of tanks, combats, helicopters, junkies, warships and submarines are taking part in it.

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