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Putin Announces Modernization of Russian Armed Forces and Threatens Stronger Response to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced significant progress in modernizing Russia's armed forces during a public address. He warned that Russia would respond to Ukraine's attacks with significantly more powerful strikes. The statements were made amid ongoing tensions in the conflict with Ukraine.
Putin stated that Russia is making 'remarkable progress' in modernizing its armed forces despite 'Russophobic factions' in the so-called collective West. The remarks were reported by Tass, Russia's state news agency. Putin also claimed that Russia will respond in kind to Ukraine’s attacks, with strikes that will be 'much more powerful.' The statements were made on July 13, 2026, during a public address in Russia.
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StateTASSJul 13, 07:10 PM
Modernization of Russian Armed Forces, Russia’s strength: Putin’s statementsThe Russophobic factions within the so-called collective West are fighting Russia, but the country is forging ahead with remarkable progress, the Russian leader said
StateTASSJul 13, 06:28 PM
Russia keeps modernizing its Armed Forces, says PutinRussia will respond in kind to Ukraine’s attacks and its strikes will be much more powerful, the head of state said