Two detachments of the Russian Army, along with three airborne units, are ready and waiting in the event conflict with the West escalates into full-blown fighting, Moscow said on Tuesday after a surprise inspection of troops.
After paying a visit to the soldiers, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu told journalists that the personnel met the standards required for the situation. “The troops have shown full readiness and ability to fulfill the tasks of ensuring the country’s military security,” he said.