Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that the number of Russian military personnel in the Arctic will increase, and this renovation program should be in effect until at least 2030. This is reported by Russian media, writes UNN.
"I especially ask the government to extend the program of renovating military towns, closed administrative-territorial formations in the Arctic, where our soldiers and officers live, as well as their families," said dictator Putin.
According to him, this renovation program should be in effect until at least 2030 with an annual amount of financial support from the federal budget of at least 10 billion rubles.
Reminder
NATO is considering the possibility of a significant strengthening of its military presence in the Arctic region. New defense plans include strengthening the deterrent potential in the Far North.