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Defence Minister Pulls Back Russian Troops After Readiness Inspection

RUSSIA
  • "I believe that the objectives of the surprise check have been fully achieved.
  • The troops have demonstrated the ability to ensure reliable defense of the country.
  • In this regard, I have decided to complete verification activities in the Southern and Western military districts," Shoigu said at a meeting in Crimea on Thursday.
  • The minister assigned the task "to the General Staff, the commander of the military districts and the Airborne Forces to plan and start from April 23 the return of troops to their permanent deployment points, conduct a detailed analysis and summarize the results of a surprise check of the troops."
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