Putin Boards Russia’s Varyag in Naval Uniform — Then Declares: “You Are Also on the Front Lines”

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Putin boarded Russia’s missile cruiser Varyag in a naval uniform — then told Pacific Fleet sailors: “You are also on the front lines.” As Russian warships conducted exercises, Putin stressed combat readiness and security along Russia’s eastern borders. What You Need to Know Vladimir Putin visited the Pacific Fleet’s exercises in the waters around Russia’s Far East and observed the operation from aboard the Guards missile cruiser Varyag. Wearing a naval uniform and peaked cap, Putin watched the final stages of the Pacific Fleet exercise and later met the cruiser’s crew. Putin thanked the sailors for their service and stressed the importance of maintaining the combat readiness of Russia’s Navy and armed forces. In his remarks, Putin said: “You are not in the rear, you are also on the front lines.” Putin also said Russia’s duty is to ensure the security of the Russian state “on all its borders” and across all its territories. The Russian president connected the readiness of the Pacific

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