Russia's military not hurt by crisis: Medvedev

[Coventina]

Source: Reuters

CHITA, Russia (Reuters) - President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday Russia's military readiness would not be compromised by budget cuts.

Russian commanders have been concerned by spending cuts, part of Moscow's attempts to rein in its budget deficit that is expected to reach at least 8 percent of gross domestic product in 2009.

"The most important thing is that the credibility of the army is kept at the highest level ... Now, it's not easy, especially during the economic crisis," Medvedev said at a meeting with military leaders in eastern Siberia.

Medvedev said the main task was to maintain funding for new weapons programs and equipment. "This must fund a new image for the armed forces," he said.



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[qerra22]

1. Crisis

Alternative energy sources are, I think,
and there is that direction which will deduce the world from crisis.
The epoch of oil and gas monopolies will end.

[Mr. Hyde]

2. Sounds like they have their priorities in order as usual.

:sarcasm: