"We are carrying out tests of the readiness of the Russian
armed forces. It was announced in November last year. The
exercises will involve all branches of the armed forces across
the country," said Putin speaking to reporters at the Defense
Ministry.
(Reporting by Darya Korsunskaya, Writing by Thomas Grove,
Editing by Gabriela Baczynska)
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